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Which savings should retirees draw down first?

Seniors seeking a decumulation strategy may be asking the wrong questions. Start with your spending plan, then model how...

Which savings should retirees draw down first?

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The best credit cards for families in Canada in 2025

We’ve rounded up the credit cards that are uniquely suited to family spending.

The best credit cards for families in Canada in 2025
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Taking care of tech: How to get the most life out of your smartphone

Canadians are keeping their mobile phones for longer. Follow these six tips for extending the life of your phone.

Taking care of tech: How to get the most life out of your smartphone
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Why is the cost of hearing aids so expensive in Canada?

Many Canadians live with hearing loss, but many don’t get hearing aids. One reason: the high cost. Here’s how...

Why is the cost of hearing aids so expensive in Canada?

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Shopify weathering softening consumer spending

The e-commerce company’s diversity of merchants has helped it cope with lower consumer spending caused by high inflation and...

Shopify weathering softening consumer spending
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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?
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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
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Credit Cards

How cash back credit cards work

From making the most of tiered rates and shopping categories to redeeming your money, we break down how cash...

How cash back credit cards work

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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

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