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Are you among the 40% of Canadians planning a home reno? What you should know and more in the daily roundup.
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Are generic brands always a better buy?
Generic brands aren’t always the cheaper option. MoneySense’s Stefania Moretti on when it pays to spend a little more.
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Generic vs. name brand goods
Sometimes it pays to spend a little more on brand-name items, but other times you might as well flush that money down the toilet. We poured through studies and Consumer Reports data to learn which generic goods make the cut. We also polled MoneySense readers for their thoughts on a number of household items.
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Fix your cash flow issues
You have to get to the end of the month before you get to the end of the money, says Gail Vaz-Oxlade. Often that means making some tough choices.
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Few breaks for families in budget
UPDATED: The federal government’s 2013 budget contains a select few initiatives aimed at reducing costs at the household level including efforts to close the U.S.-Canada price gap for young families.
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Preparing for an economic slowdown
Are your balance sheets ready to weather an economic storm? Here’s how to prepare.
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Car buying: Driving a hard bargain
Buying a vehicle means going head-to-head with a wily salesperson. You can get the upper hand by understanding these common tactics.
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Play your (credit) cards right for big rewards
Reward points credit cards require extra attention. Lose track and they could cost you more money.
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March Break without breaking the bank
MoneySense’s Bruce Sellery talks to Breakfast Television’s Dina Pugliese about setting a holiday budget and sticking to it, all while having fun with the kids.
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Shopping for the basics on a budget
What wardrobe basics to buy to stretch your money as far as possible.
