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Strategic Shopper

Money-saving gifts that keep on giving: MoneySense’s 2025 holiday guide

Some of the most memorable gifts are the ones that save your friends or family money over time. Take...

Money-saving gifts that keep on giving: MoneySense’s 2025 holiday guide

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Newcomers to Canada

Balancing personal and financial goals as you build a new life in Canada

Set yourself up for success in Canada with strategies for credit, savings, and debt, while still making room for...

Balancing personal and financial goals as you build a new life in Canada

A person uses the calculator app on their phone and works on a spreadsheet in a photo illustration made in Toronto, on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025.

How to break free from a scarcity mindset and build financial confidence

Experts explain how a scarcity mindset can quietly hold you back—and how to shift toward a healthier relationship with...

How to break free from a scarcity mindset and build financial confidence

Relocating is more than a farther move — it’s setting up a whole new life in a different local economy.

Relocating? How to budget for a whole new life

Planning a move to a new city involves budgeting, accounting for hidden costs, and using expert advice to navigate...

Relocating? How to budget for a whole new life

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Air Canada flight attendants strike outside Montreal–Trudeau International Airport in Montreal, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.

Thinking of going on strike? Here’s how to budget for your union’s next job action

Learn how to strike-proof your finances with savings, frugal living, and union support so you can weather income interruptions...

Thinking of going on strike? Here’s how to budget for your union’s next job action

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Financial literacy

The best free personal finance and investing courses in Canada

Canadians have more options than ever to learn about personal finance. Here are the best free courses available—online or...

The best free personal finance and investing courses in Canada

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CPP payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan

Here’s how Canada’s retirement pension plan works, who’s eligible for CPP, when you can start receiving CPP, and CPP...

CPP payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan

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Is pet insurance worth it in Canada?

To determine if pet insurance is worth it, take a look at the current costs of pet care in...

Is pet insurance worth it in Canada?

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Restaurants Canada report shows three in four Canadians are eating out less often due to the high cost of living, and that share is even higher among those aged 18 to 34. (Montreal, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.)

Restaurant visits drop as Canadians tighten wallets

As living costs rise, Canadians are cutting back on dining out, shifting spending toward value meals, brunch, and snacks.

Restaurant visits drop as Canadians tighten wallets

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