Food Costs are Going to Rise; How will You Deal?
Starting in the summer of last year, Canadians were continually warned about the rising food prices that were about to hit all of our dinner tables. After last year’s severe drought that hit the Midwestern and southern states, wheat and soybean crops were hit especially hard. And not only does that affect things like grains…
Read moreTeranet-National Bank Index Shows Fifth Month of Cooling
The Teranet-National Bank Housing Index is an independent rating system that measures Canadian single-family homes, the amount of sales, and the prices listed on those homes. The index tries to paint a coast-to-coast picture of the country’s home prices, as it covers Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa-Gatineau, Montreal, Quebec City, and Halifax….
Read moreMoney Talks: Volume 13
With the RRSP deadline officially just five days away, most of the talk around the web and blogosphere this week has revolved around these accounts, how to get the biggest tax breaks, and guides that break them all down for you. But while the blogs might be clogged with RRSP talk, we dug out the…
Read moreDoing the Oscars, on a Budget
The Oscars are tomorrow night and as you wait and watch to see if our favourite Hollywood actor or actress is taking home an award, you also want to get a taste of all the glamour! That’s why Oscar parties are so extremely popular, and why they can be the most fun event you throw…
Read moreAre Gen Y-ers Really So Bad Off?
The Globe and Mail recently ran an article titled “Dear Gen Y: Your retirement is in trouble.” That may be true, but unfortunately The Globe chose to use it as an opportunity to not only tell Gen Y that their retirement was in trouble, but also to blame it (heavily) on the Baby Boomers. But is…
Read moreUsing the Internet to Save Your Money
There are lots of ways to use the Internet to save your money. You can come right here to find out more about mortgages and debt consolidation loans; or you can use auction sites like eBay to find the best deals on that one hard to find item. There are some sites though that are…
Read moreHow to Create a Budget
With household debt levels at all-time highs, and not seeming like they’re about to go down any time soon, everyone’s wondering how they can keep more money for themselves and still get out of debt at the same time. The answer, while it can be complex, always starts with one step – creating a budget….
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