Online Shopping Tips & Tools Made To Save You Money

Online shopping is a huge industry and has completely changed the way consumers shop. In 2016 alone, Canadians spent $19.2 billion dollars on internet purchases and it’s expected that number will hit $39 billion by 2019. With online shopping making such an impact on the way people shop, there’s no question that, like always, people […]

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The Secrets of Shopping at Costco

Bulk retailers like Costco are known for offering a big selection of bulk-size groceries and household goods at cheaper or discounted prices. And people are definitely drawn to buying in bulk as Costco boasts 84 million card-carrying members worldwide. So what is it about Costco that shoppers love so much? We break down the secrets to […]

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How To Save This Valentine’s Day

When it comes to special occasions, do you budget for them? Days like Valentine’s Day, birthdays, Mother’s & Father’s day, these are all special occasions that come every year, but for most, it’s a last minute way to break the budget. So how can you avoid splurging when it comes to holidays like Valentine’s Day? […]

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Tis the Season for Spending

Between the holidays quickly approaching and big sale days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the biggest shopping season of the year is here. According to a survey from shopping retail website, RetailMeNot.ca,  Global News reported that shoppers plan on spending an average of $1,400 per person – $653 of which will only be for […]

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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 […]

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