Gifts

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Year of the Dragon 2024: Lucky money, gifts and other Lunar New Year customs

Giving “lucky money” is one of the traditions that celebrate Chinese New Year. Here’s how many Asian Canadian families...

Year of the Dragon 2024: Lucky money, gifts and other Lunar New Year customs
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Strategic Shopper

Money-saving gifts that keep on giving: MoneySense’s 2023 holiday guide

Looking for great gifts and great value? Our editors share their picks for presents that are fun, thoughtful, cozy,...

Money-saving gifts that keep on giving: MoneySense’s 2023 holiday guide
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Shopping

Canadians spending less on gifts (and donations) for the 2023 holiday season

Feeling financial pressure, many Canadians are tightening our Black Friday and holiday shopping budgets—and we’re looking harder to find...

Canadians spending less on gifts (and donations) for the 2023 holiday season
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The best charities to donate to for impact in Canada for 2023

For every $1 you give to a Canadian charity, what’s the measurable return? Charity Intelligence crunched the numbers. Find...

The best charities to donate to for impact in Canada for 2023

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Investing

How to invest as a teenager in Canada

How to invest as a teenager in Canada
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Want to save money on gifts? Embrace holiday sales, and start early

It seems like Black Friday sales have been running since October. Find out why—plus which days of the week...

Want to save money on gifts? Embrace holiday sales, and start early
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Financial gifts: What you need to know before giving money or investments

Whether you're giving to a family member or a cause you believe in, these considerations will help ensure your...

Financial gifts: What you need to know before giving money or investments
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Learn

New year, new money habits: 5 personal finance books for a fresh start

Great reads for anyone who wants to get more from their money, chosen by our editors.

New year, new money habits: 5 personal finance books for a fresh start

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Should I return a wedding gift for cash?

Get a tacky wedding gift? There's a proper etiquette to follow

Should I return a wedding gift for cash?

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