When it comes to rising food costs, this is something that affects us all and something we should all be paying attention to. According to Canada’s Food Price Report for 2018, food prices are expected to rise another 1%-3% which is slightly lower than what was predicted for 2017, but none the less, still rising. There […]
Finance
How To Limit Holiday Spending
When it comes to the holidays, spending is at an all-time high. So how do you handle the financial pressures around the holidays? And what most people forget is the extra spending that comes with the holiday season, which is more than just gifts. That’s why we created a checklist to help you limit your […]
The Amount People Are Spending This Holiday Season
It’s no surprise that December is the most expensive month of the year, but do you know how much you’re really spending this time of year? The amount people are spending this holiday season is up again from last year, averaging about $482 on gifts just this season alone. And that’s just gifts! According to […]
Canadians Need to Save More Money
The results are in and it’s true. From October 20th to October 21st, 2017 an online survey was conducted among 1,523 randomly selected Canadian adults and according to CIBC’s latest results, 85% of Canadian citizens agree that they should be saving more money than what they currently are. In fact, BNN reported that eighty-five percent […]
The Costs of “Treating Yourself”
Naturally, most people are much better spenders than we are savers. Especially when you’re putting purchases on credit cards compared to paying in cash and not physically seeing the impact of your spending. These guilty pleasure purchases have become a catchphrase that when you hear of someone “treating themselves”, the conversation usually follows up with […]
Shopping In The Digital Age
When it comes to shopping, you have more options than ever with the internet and our mobile devices constantly connected and only being a few clicks away. This means changes in the retail market have advanced and created new ways to shop. And if a store isn’t online, they’re behind and missing out big time. […]
Common Impulse Purchases
There are many different kinds of shoppers out there. Those who only shop online, those who only shop when they absolutely need something or there’s a special occasion, or those who shop as a hobby because they genuinely enjoy it. Regardless of how you spend your money, there are always items that we can be […]
Common Sense Money Tips People Forget To Do
When it comes to your finances are you staying on top of your spending or do you trust that the numbers you see in your account are correct? Money moves quickly, we all know that which is why you cannot be financially lazy and taking advantage of money tips because that is when things start […]
Are You Back To School Ready?
When it comes to back to school season, it can be a stressful time for both students and parents for many different reasons including financially. No matter what age or grade a student is going into, school expenses can be costly. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favourite back to school tips to make sure […]
The Unexpected Costs of Moving
When it comes to moving, there are many surprise costs that can come up. You would think that moving to a new property it is the physical place that you are moving into that is the only thing that is going to cost you, but you would be surprised how much moving from one place […]