spending habits Archives

“Yes, concerts are experiences—and I’m spending my money on them!”

I explore the impact of prioritizing spending on experiences over material things through my Bruce Springsteen concert experience. With...

“Yes, concerts are experiences—and I’m spending my money on them!”

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10 simple ways to save money

As life in Canada becomes more expensive, it’s important to have a savings strategy. Here are 10 steps you...

10 simple ways to save money

Kristine Beese in front of a mural saying "Believe We Can"

My MoneySense

Untangled Money’s Kristine Beese on why financial plans aren’t gender-neutral

Kristine Beese, founder and CEO of Untangle Money, has redesigned financial planning with women’s needs in mind. We asked...

Untangled Money’s Kristine Beese on why financial plans aren’t gender-neutral

A customer leaves a tip at a restaurant in Canada using a POS machine.

MoneyFlex

How much should you tip at restaurants in Canada?

“Tip-flation” is driving up tip amounts at restaurants, cafés and other businesses. Are they asking too much? Here’s what...

How much should you tip at restaurants in Canada?

Friends together enjoying a coffee, as the topic of spending on experiences and affordability comes up

A Rich Life

Spending money on experiences—be honest, can you really afford it?

Canadians are focussing on spending on experiences over material things. But is that the right way to spend our...

Spending money on experiences—be honest, can you really afford it?

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A Rich Life

Investing Beyond the Numbers: Understanding financial flashpoints

Financial flashpoints are significant emotional events that shape our beliefs and behaviours towards money, ultimately influencing our financial and...

Investing Beyond the Numbers: Understanding financial flashpoints

Photo of Kerry K. Taylor, journalist and podcaster

My MoneySense

“My first experience of buyer’s remorse has guided my spending ever since”

Financial journalist and podcaster Kerry K. Taylor shares her early financial lessons and regrets, and how a past recession...

“My first experience of buyer’s remorse has guided my spending ever since”

Strategic Shopper

How much Canadians spend on their skin-care routines—plus, the best products to splurge and save on

The pandemic made online shoppers of many of us, even for our skin-care products. Read on for Canadians’ shopping...

How much Canadians spend on their skin-care routines—plus, the best products to splurge and save on