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Dollar breakfasts, used Billy bookcases: Ikea’s latest affordability pitch

Ikea is leaning into low prices, used furniture, and cheaper meals as Canadians face higher living costs.

Dollar breakfasts, used Billy bookcases: Ikea’s latest affordability pitch
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Tech

Buying used tech is becoming more popular, but new report highlights growing generational divide

A recent report found that more Canadians are choosing used technology due to cost and environmental concerns, but major...

Buying used tech is becoming more popular, but new report highlights growing generational divide
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Save

Money and the price of indecision

Why do we know we're overpaying and still do nothing about it? A personal look at loyalty, inertia, and...

Money and the price of indecision
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Budgeting

In defense of the “dumb” purchase

Optimization culture says that every dollar must be maximized and every latte is a betrayal of your future self,...

In defense of the “dumb” purchase

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Real Estate

Selling your home without a Realtor can save money—but is it worth it?

Thinking of selling your home without a Realtor? Here’s what DIY sellers need to know about commissions, legal risks,...

Selling your home without a Realtor can save money—but is it worth it?
Tourists enjoy the beach before the arrival of Hurricane Grace, in Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. Residents and tourists along the Caribbean coast began making preparations for Grace, a storm that drenched Haiti and Jamaica and is now forecast to hit Mexico´s Yucatan peninsula like a hurricane early Thursday morning.

Travel

Saving money on vacation doesn’t have to mean sacrificing fun

Summer travel doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how to save with strategic timing, flexibility, and smarter booking.

Saving money on vacation doesn’t have to mean sacrificing fun
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Travel

Are budget airfares worth it?

Before you jump on a bargain flight, check the fine print so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

Are budget airfares worth it?
Air Canada flight attendants strike outside Montreal–Trudeau International Airport in Montreal, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.

Budgeting

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 educator Eduek Brooks estimates the cost of returning to the office five days a week could range anywhere between $800 and $1,000 a month. (Aug. 22, 2024.)

Budgeting

Five days in the office again? Here’s how it could impact your budget

Going back to the office isn’t like pre-pandemic days. Discover how shifting needs and higher costs are reshaping budgets.

Five days in the office again? Here’s how it could impact your budget

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