Costco Canada: Are the deals worth It? Canadians have their say
Grocery bills are eating up a sizeable portion of Canadian household budgets, and families are looking for every possible way to stretch their dollar. In 2023, the average household spent about $12,000 a year on food, according to Statistics Canada — roughly $1,000 a month when you include groceries and restaurant meals. Just keeping the […]
RBC poll finds Canadian entrepreneurship aspirations hit eight-year high, but official numbers lagging
Entrepreneurial ambition in Canada is rising to levels not seen since before the pandemic. According to the 2025 RBC Small Business Poll, 59% of Canadians say they aspire to own a business — the highest share since 2017. The findings suggest Canadians are not only dreaming of entrepreneurship but see it as a realistic path […]
A Manitoba worker’s fight with the province and Canada Life over denied disability pay shows how the system really works
A Manitoba government employee is suing the province and insurance provider Canada Life after her long-term disability claim was denied by the company, CBC News reported (1). The woman was the manager of the Legislative Assembly gift shop and an employee of the province for over a decade. She was diagnosed with long COVID and […]
Canadians are leaving thousands in free travel on the table — here’s how to turn your points into unforgettable trips
Despite stubbornly high interest rates and the rising cost of living, Canadians are still prioritizing travel. A recent Deloitte survey found that 67% of Canadians plan to take at least one leisure trip each year up from 62% from the year before. This rebound in travel spending is not necessarily driven by renewed consumer optimism. […]
Canadian snowbird retirees are being forced to sell their Florida homes amid skyrocketing insurance costs, plunging loonie — is this temporary or long-term exodus from the Sunshine State?
For years, Ontario retiree Cesidia Cedrone and her husband escaped Canada’s brutal winters by retreating to their cozy Florida condo. But this year, instead of packing their bags for the sunshine, they packed up their belongings in Florida — for good. “Things changed so drastically. The Canadian dollar is not at par with the U.S. […]
Best towns to live in BC
It’s called Beautiful British Columbia for a reason. If you’ve been contemplating a move out to Canada’s west coast, don’t worry! There is something for everyone in BC. From world-famous mountains to the cool Pacific Ocean breeze, BC has some of the best places to live in Canada. If you’re flirting with a change of […]
At 65 and set to retire with $357,000 in the bank: How much money can you comfortably spend each year?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. John spent the last 30 years working, and like many Canadians, thought that in itself was enough to be ready to retire. Unfortunately, he didn’t begin saving until about 15 years ago. Let’s say that hypothetically, despite some obstacles, John managed […]
Burnout is rising among Canadians — and many say their workplace isn’t helping
Canadian workers are being exhausted at rising rates, with 39% saying they feel burnt out, up from 35% last year, according to a new national survey from Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) and Canada Life. Behind those numbers is a familiar story: Employees are struggling to keep up with workloads, stress and economic pressures — […]
Stop wasting $100+ a year on credit card fees — 5 smart ways Canadians can escape them for good
Canadians love their rewards — nearly 90% of households own at least one credit card, and 55% of rewards cardholders pay an annual fee to unlock perks like travel points, cash back, and insurance, according to a report released by the Canadian Bankers Association. With fees ranging from $24 to $699, these costs can quickly […]
5 of the best low-risk investments for Canadians that protect your cash — and earn you more in 2025
One of the keys to building wealth is understanding the relationship between risk and reward. Canadians are always on the lookout for low-risk investments, but you must understand that free lunches do not exist. A risk-free investment (like a GIC) has a lower expected return than a high-risk investment (like an individual stock). As an […]