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Shoppers on Sainte-Catherine Street in Montreal on Black Friday

News

What’s included in Canada’s GST holiday—and how not to overspend

The temporary tax break will save Canadians money, but financial experts caution shoppers to do the math and avoid...

What’s included in Canada’s GST holiday—and how not to overspend
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My MoneySense

“Get to know and minimize the investing fees you pay”: Michael McCullough, MoneySense contributing editor

A long-time financial journalist shares his take on debt, investing and misconceptions about growing wealth.

“Get to know and minimize the investing fees you pay”: Michael McCullough, MoneySense contributing editor
Grocery store shelf full of products

Spend

To save money, Canadians are buying more private-label grocery brands

With food prices rising due to inflation, shoppers have been buying more private-label products at grocery stores. That trend...

To save money, Canadians are buying more private-label grocery brands

MoneyFlex

Underconsumption core: How to stop spending money

One key to underconsumption core is to stop spending money. Here’s how.

Underconsumption core: How to stop spending money

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Spend

Why is booze so expensive in Canada?

Making, let alone serving, alcoholic beverages is an invariably complex manufacturing process that’s affected by cost inflation from all...

Why is booze so expensive in Canada?
A woman shops for produce at a supermarket

Shopping

As food costs rise, our grocery shopping habits are changing

Checking flyers, price-matching and buying local are just a few of the tactics Canadians are using to keep...

As food costs rise, our grocery shopping habits are changing
A mom and daughter look at a laptop

Financial literacy

What kids and teens will learn from Ontario’s expanded financial literacy education

Ontario students will benefit from financial workshops, and high-school math will cover financial literacy in 2025. As a mom...

What kids and teens will learn from Ontario’s expanded financial literacy education
To save money, make your own coffee at home

Shopping

Why is coffee so expensive in Canada?

We examine the factors that have contributed to a 30% price jump in Canada in just two years.

Why is coffee so expensive in Canada?

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A technician works on a heat pump attached to a house

Renovations

Heat pump, furnace or hybrid—which is the better option in Canada?

Need a new furnace or central AC? Consider installing a heat pump. Here’s how to choose one, plus details...

Heat pump, furnace or hybrid—which is the better option in Canada?

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