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What is money actually for?

Columnist Vickram Agarwal spent more money than he ever thought he would on two Oasis concerts. The spreadsheet hated...

What is money actually for?
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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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World Cup tickets cost a fortune but you still have options

FIFA's soaring ticket prices don't have to sideline fans. Learn where to find discounts and free World Cup watch...

World Cup tickets cost a fortune but you still have options
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Travel

How to find cheap flights anywhere

From Google Flights alerts to credit card points and smart booking timing, here’s how to save on airfare just...

How to find cheap flights anywhere

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Credit Cards

How cashback credit cards work

Learn how cash back credit cards work in Canada. Compare flat-rate, boosted, and customizable rewards, see how to redeem...

How cashback credit cards work
A person uses the calculator app on their phone and works on a spreadsheet in a photo illustration made in Toronto, on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025.

Financial Planning

How often should you check in on your finances?

From budgeting to credit scores and taxes, experts share a simple monthly, quarterly and annual financial checklist for Canadians.

How often should you check in on your finances?

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The MoneySense guide to inflation (2026)

Inflation is the rise in prices for goods and services over time, reducing the purchasing power of your money....

The MoneySense guide to inflation (2026)
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Strategic Shopper

Money-saving gifts that keep on giving: MoneySense’s 2025 holiday guide

Some of the most memorable gifts are the ones that save your friends or family money over time. Take...

Money-saving gifts that keep on giving: MoneySense’s 2025 holiday guide

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There’s an array of choice when it comes to picking the right credit card, each having its own unique features and perks. Credit cards are displayed in Montreal, Wednesday, December 12, 2012.

Credit Cards

Fee-based credit cards come with perks—but they aren’t for everyone

Premium credit cards can offer great rewards, but the annual fee is only worth it if the perks fit...

Fee-based credit cards come with perks—but they aren’t for everyone

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