Scooping up the cost: Chapman’s Ice Cream freezes prices despite ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs
Chapman’s Ice Cream has been a staple in grocers’ freezers for almost a half a century and the Ontario-based creamery has stayed proud of and true to their origins as one of the favourite ice creams of Canadian families. The recent trade war with the U.S. is no exception. In response to U.S. tariffs on […]
Tariff turmoil: Alberta drivers slammed by soaring insurance costs tied to U.S. trade war
President Donald Trump’s tit-for-tat tariff war has led to innumerable impacts, not all of them obvious. For instance, virtually no one predicted how the on-again-off-again U.S. tariffs would impact Alberta’s insurance market. Sadly, that’s exactly what has happenened. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recently commissioned Deloitte to undertake an analysis on the impacts of […]
$10,000 question: How much are you willing to risk lending to family when the odds of payback keep shrinking?
A few years ago, your brother borrowed money to help pay for groceries for several months, and paid you back. But now, he finds himself short of cash again and you’re not sure whether you want to lend her more money. Wanting to help out a friend or family member when they’re in a financial […]
Ontario drivers get long-term break at the pump
As of July 1, 2025, Ontario drivers are paying less at the pump, for good. The province has made its long-running fuel tax cuts permanent, locking in a 5.7 cent per litre discount on gasoline and 4.3 cents per litre on discount propane used in road vehicles. Originally introduced in mid-2022 as a temporary response […]
Despite national pride, economics are still guiding Canadians’ purchasing decisions
Following another Canada Day, it seems the nation’s citizens might be resting their elbows just a little – not due to a decline in national pride, but simply because of cold, hard costs. A new survey from PwC Canada shows, for example, that while Canadian consumers express a willingness to pay a premium for locally […]
Learn how to get out of debt
Debt: almost all Canadians have it. In fact, Equifax Canada’s Market Pulse Consumer Credit Trends and Insights Report found that consumer debt levels rose to $2.5 trillion in the second quarter of 2024; this is a 4.2% increase since the second quarter of 2023. Card holders carry over $4,300 in credit card balance on average, […]
‘I have no money now’: This retiree sunk nearly her ‘entire life savings’ into a half-built house in Florida that her bankrupt builder won’t finish — and she’s not alone
Some homebuyers in Citrus Springs, Florida, are in shock after the Van Der Valk Construction company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April, leaving many homes unfinished. The Citrus County-based company is leaving many homeowners, mostly retirees, holding the bag financially. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what […]
Even rich seniors are scared to spend money in retirement: Here’s how to spend more and be happier without the risk of outliving your cash
You’ve worked hard to save for retirement and the time is finally here. Now, the challenge isn’t about how you’ll spend your time. A far more pressing concern is the fear of outliving your savings, which may influence how you spend your money. In other words, this apprehension could lead to spending less and truly […]
Auto theft claims up 442% — and every Canadian driver is paying the price through rising insurance premiums
Auto theft is no longer just a city crime story — it’s a nationwide insurance crisis. Despite efforts to curb auto theft, the impact of stolen vehicles and damage due to auto break-ins is pushing the value of auto theft claims into triple-digits — and the person who ends up paying the cost are everyday […]
12 best places to visit on a budget
Ever scroll through Instagram and think, "Dream trip, but my bank account says absolutely not"? Yeah, I feel you. Here’s the thing though: Travel doesn’t have to drain your savings or max out your credit cards. I’ve spent way too much time researching (okay, maybe rabbit-holing) the cheapest places to travel, and let me tell […]