A U.S. shopping tradition is once again heading north of the border. Thanksgiving may have already come and gone in mid-October, but that doesn’t mean we can’t partake in Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have taken Canada by storm – Boxing Day is no longer the busiest shopping day of […]

With Financial Literacy Month coming to a close, I thought it would be the perfect time to discuss why financial literacy matters. In high school we learn about algebra, chemistry, history and even physical education, but when it comes to personal finance we’re on our own. The fact that we even have to have a […]

We all know owning a car is expensive, but are you aware just how expensive it really is? According to the Canadian Automobile Associate (CAA), the average motorist spends over $10K a year on their car – ouch! In fact, for most families owning a car is your second most costly household expense behind putting […]

Everyone makes money mistakes – I’m no exception. With a net worth of over $500K before age 30, it’s hard to imagine I’ve made many money mistakes. Although my net worth may be impressive, I’m far from perfect. Before I began my journey towards financial independence, I made plenty of money mistakes. Those money mistakes […]

I woke up Sunday morning to discover I didn’t have any hot water. When I turned on the taps, the water was lukewarm. My hot water heater is rented, so I called the water heater company to have it serviced. I figured this would be a routine service call covered under my warrantee since I’m […]

I attended the latest event hosted by the fine folks at MoneySense, Canada’s best-selling personal finance magazine. Dubbed “four hours that will change your financial future,” MoneySense Retire Rich 2014 more than lived up to the hype. Even though I already consider myself financially literate, I learned a thing or two and felt more motivated […]

Driving a car is expensive. After you drive your brand-new car off the lot, the expenses don’t end there. There are a slew of costs you’ll have to deal with, including fuel costs, repair and maintenance, license and registration, and car insurance. The average annual cost of driving a car is a whopping $10,456, according […]

Would you rather earn regular interest or double your interest? I’d assume you’re going to choose double the interest. Which is perfect, because with Tangerine’s 2015 TFSA Kick Start Account, you can start saving for your 2015 TFSA contribution and earn double the interest today! Are you a super saver who has already reached your […]

Paying for university today is more expensive than ever. Tuition and other compulsory fees are predicted to rise by 13 per cent – well above the rate of inflation – to $7,755, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. In fact, tuition fee have almost tripled over the past two decades alone. Ontario, where […]

Discount supermarket customers rejoice – PC Plus has finally arrived at No Frills! For over a year Loblaws customers have been enjoying the digital rewards program. Those who have been enjoying free groceries with the PC Financial MasterCard and no-fee debit card will have a new way to save money. What is PC Plus? Unless […]