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 […]

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. […]

“Free” iPhone 17? Why that bank promo might cost you more than you think

Free iPhone 17 just for opening a bank account? Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Canadian banks and fintechs continually roll out flashy promotions to lure in new customers — offering everything from Apple gear to cold hard cash. While these perks are tempting, the fine print can turn that “free” iPhone into a surprisingly expensive […]

Made a mistake on your taxes? CRA is making it easier to come clean

There’s good news for Canadians who may have accidentally or unwillingly made a mistake on their taxes in the past. Starting October 1, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will roll out changes to its Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP). This initiative is designed to help taxpayers correct past mistakes without facing the full brunt of […]