50% of Canadian pet parents avoid taking their pets to a veterinarian: study reveals
Half of Canadian pet parents say they’ve skipped or declined vet care for their pets, according to a PetSmart Charities of Canada-Gallup study (1). The biggest reason? Cost. But travel distance matters, too — the farther a clinic is, the more likely pet parents are to put off a visit. The research offers a first-ever […]
Car-free living: Ontario’s best transit-friendly neighbourhoods and hubs
Toronto’s subway and streetcar lines link up with GO trains and dozens of local bus systems, which means you can live in a quieter suburb outside of the city and still be at Union Station in time for your morning coffee. The TTC alone carries more than a million riders on a typical business day, […]
Canada Post strike threatens business bottom lines
Canada’s postal service is in the midst of an ongoing labour disruption that continues to affect businesses and consumers across the country. Since September 25, more than 55,000 postal workers walked off the job in a national strike, halting much of the country’s mail and parcel delivery. On October 10, the nationwide shutdown was replaced […]
A bitter cup: why your coffee is costing more
Coffee isn’t just a morning ritual — it’s a staple in Canadian daily life and wallets. As of 2024, Canadians spend roughly $504 a year on coffee outside the home, (1) making it clear that rising prices hit more than just the taste buds, they can also put a real dent in household budgets. By […]
Canada just lost its top spot with the U.S. — and your wallet will feel the shift
Canada has lost its nearly 30-year position as the United States’ largest buyer of American goods. New U.S. Census data shows Mexico imported slightly more U.S. products than Canada between January and August 2025 — US$226.4 billion (C$319 billion) versus Canada’s US$225.6 billion (C$317.9 billion) (1). This shift is part of a longer trend. In […]
The ‘Godfather of AI’ says the rapidly developing technology will spike unemployment- should you be concerned?
Geoffrey Hinton, called the ‘godfather of AI’ because of his pioneering computer science work earning him a Nobel Prize in 2024, is predicting a major spike in unemployment because of the technology. In an interview with Financial Times, (1) Hinton explained his concerns with AI and how he predicts that the capitalist system is going […]
Canadians are increasingly keeping more cash on hand as the world becomes more digitized — Is this a smart move?
“Cash is king." For millennials and generations before them, this phrase reminds them of a time before digital wallets, online payments and plastic payment methods. Now you might think the notion is obsolete given the technology in our pockets. But, according to a recent Bank of Canada (BoC) report surveying payment methods of Canadians, it […]
Elderly woman shocked to see one unpaid bill tanked her credit score — How to recover before it’s too late
A Canadian woman had a startling wake up call on the importance of having a good credit score after hers hit rock bottom. Speaking with CTV News, Gloria — a pseudonym given to hide her true identity — said she received a credit card bill in February for $389, which she believes she paid. Her […]
My sister’s a freelancer and somehow never has enough cash when her rent is due. But I feel like I’m becoming a crutch, should I stop bailing her out?
If you’ve helped out a loved one when they’ve been short on cash, you’re in the majority. A LendingTree survey found that 51% of respondents had loaned money to a friend or family member in the previous five years, and 27% of the time it was to a sibling (1). Now, imagine you’re 36-year-old Mia: […]
Rising mortgage costs put Canadian homeowners at risk
A growing number of Canadians could face difficulties making mortgage payments when they renew their loans this year and next, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC). The housing agency says it is monitoring the situation closely as higher interest rates push monthly payments higher. “My overall expectation is that delinquencies and arrears […]