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 […]
Bank bundles: Yay or nay, and why?
I love to bundle up. And I’m not talking about adding extra layers of clothing when it’s cold outside. I mean that I enjoy saving money when companies offer bundling bonuses or discounts to customers who get more than one product from the same merchant. It’s an especially popular marketing strategy with telecommunications, software and […]
Canadian cross-border travel hits pandemic lows as costs and concerns rise
Cross-border trips from Canada to the United States hit a pandemic low in February, according to new data showing a sharp decline of nearly 500,000 travelers compared to last year. In February 2025, Canadian travel to the US dropped by 235,000 trips, according to CBP data, marking the steepest year-over-year decline. This trend comes on […]
Canadians spent $26 billion on food delivery — the Competition Bureau says these hidden fees ripped us off for nearly a decade
The Canadian Competition Bureau has launched legal action against DoorDash for what it calls "deceptive marketing practices" — specifically, for luring customers with low prices that don’t reflect the real cost at checkout. The central issue? Something known as drip pricing, a tactic the Bureau says misleads customers and undermines fair competition. What DoorDash is […]
12 best neighbourhoods in Calgary
Calgary has been steadily growing in popularity over the last decade or so, thanks to affordable housing (compared to Canada’s other urban centres), a booming job market and proximity to some of Canada’s most stunning landscapes. If you’re thinking of moving there, check out this list of 12 of the best neighbourhoods in Calgary. Methodology […]
Canada Post strike could delay CPP and OAS: Here’s how seniors can protect their income
As talk of a Canada Post strike heats up, many Canadians — especially seniors — are wondering what it means for their monthly income. For those relying on government programs like the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), or the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), the fear of missing a payment can cause real […]
Mortgage or market? With interest rates at 3.91%, here’s what Canadians stand to gain (or lose) by paying down their home loan vs. investing an extra $1,000 a month in 2025
You’ve got some extra cash — maybe from a bonus, a side hustle, or just cutting back on spending. Or, maybe you’re spending time figuring out where best to put your money, towards a comfier retirement or being debt-free So what’s the smarter move: Put it toward your mortgage or invest it? Paying off a mortgage […]
Anti-aging pill for dogs one step closer to reality as it’s certified ‘effective’ by FDA. What does this mean for your budget?
There’s a famous quote that goes "the only thing ‘wrong’ with dogs is that they can’t live forever." A dog’s lifespan can range anywhere from nine to 15 years on average, and when you consider a dog as part of the family, that’s just not enough time. But what if there was a pill that […]
Tesla protests, saving astronauts, xAI, DOGE — Should you invest in Elon Musk?
Elon Musk is one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time, with ventures spanning from electric vehicles (EV) and space travel, to artificial intelligence (AI). But recently, Musk stepped into politics, and not every investor is happy about it. Recently, a wave of protests, known as the “Tesla Takedown,” have been targeting Tesla dealerships […]
10 totally legit ways to get free money from the Government of Canada
The phrase "free money" might set off your internal scam alert but when that money’s coming from the Government of Canada, why turn it down? The federal and provincial governments offer all kinds of cash incentives to live life the way they want you to, from going to school to making your home more energy […]