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• Ontario's winter hydro rates just changed — shifting your laundry and dishwasher to off-peak hours could save $96 this season

  By Amy Tokic| 11.05.2026
• 1 in 4 Canadians spend half their income on housing — 31% now skip meals as food costs hit $17,572 for a family of four

  By Amy Tokic| 11.05.2026
• 41% of young Canadians now skip meals over grocery costs as food insecurity hits a four-year high, Salvation Army report finds

  By Leslie Kennedy| 11.04.2026
• 80% of Canadian restaurants raised menu prices in the past year — and half plan to hike them again in 2026

  By Amy Tokic| 11.03.2026
• Canadians spent $74.6B at retailers in August — up 1.2% with every category rising as inflation hits 3.1% and the Bank of Canada holds rates

  By Amy Tokic| 11.02.2026
• Ontario bettors lost $2.9 billion as $82.7 billion flowed through gambling apps — here's why treating betting like investing always costs you

  By Melanie Huddart| 11.01.2026
• Villa Vie Odyssey residents paid US$230K for lifetime suites — now the ship's bankrupt and they had 7 hours to leave

  By David Saric| 10.31.2026
• Jay-Z's Super Bowl halftime deal barely pays a dime — the real wealth lesson Canadians can copy with a TFSA

  By Amy Tokic| 10.28.2026
• Brady Tkachuk picked up dinner for 10 former Senators teammates — here's why copying that generosity could wreck your budget

  By Leslie Kennedy| 10.26.2026
• Canadians spent $170.2M on OnlyFans in 2026 — and 73% went to tips, not subscriptions. Here's how to cap your fun budget

  By Amy Tokic| 10.26.2026
• 56% of Canadians say inflation is shaping their holiday plans as average spending drops $64 to $911 — how to protect your budget before Black Friday

  By Amy Tokic| 10.24.2026
• Canadian families expected to spend $17,600 on food in 2026 as Competition Bureau investigates grocery pricing practices

  By Grant Surridge| 10.23.2026
• Avis billed a Toronto man $5,900 for 28,933 km in 7 days — a data entry error he fought for weeks to reverse

  By Romana King| 10.22.2026
• Canadian convicted of stealing Las Vegas flamingo faces up to 4 years in prison — and none of his costs are covered

  By Leslie Kennedy| 10.22.2026
• Lotto Max now costs $6 a ticket — here's what that buys you and why your jackpot odds actually got worse

  By Romana King| 10.20.2026
• Canada ranks 22nd out of 27 countries in financial literacy — and 39% of TFSA holders aren't investing their money

  By Amy Tokic| 10.20.2026
• TFSA limit likely rising to $7,500 in 2027 — the first increase since 2024. Here's how to plan for Jan. 1 without triggering penalties.

  By Romana King| 10.19.2026
• Spear-phishing losses hit $57.7M in 6 months as 'changed bank details' scam targets contractors, renovators and small businesses

  By Steven Brennan| 10.17.2026
• C.D. Howe study finds Canada's bottom 60% of households spend more than they earn — middle group overspends by 12%

  By Colin Graves| 10.17.2026
• Ontario couple denied $22K refund after cruise line swapped their European river route 24 hours before departure

  By Amy Tokic| 10.13.2026
• 76% of Canadians accept executor duties unprepared — here's the real time, cost and tax risk on a $500K Ontario estate

  By Amy Tokic| 10.13.2026
• 67% of Canadian hospitality workers say tips have fallen — what the 'tipping recession' means for your wallet and how to tip smart

  By Steven Brennan| 10.11.2026
• Lululemon, Canada Goose and Ikea now run resale programs in Canada — here's how to save on used gear and avoid store-credit traps

  By Amy Tokic| 10.10.2026
• 66% of Canadians made financial sacrifices to afford housing — 36% cut groceries, 25% drained emergency savings

  By Amy Tokic| 10.08.2026
• 75% of Canadians expect a rough 2 years for local shops as U.S. tariffs hit $28B in goods — here's how to help them survive

  By Amy Tokic| 10.06.2026
• Domestic fall travel searches up 25% as Canadians ditch big cities for small towns — here's what 4 trending destinations actually cost

  By Amy Tokic| 10.03.2026
• A single office day costs $2,898 a year — but you'd need a $4,120 raise to break even after taxes

  By Amy Tokic| 10.03.2026
• Kraft Dinner soda hits Canadian shelves at $2.95 a can — here's what it tastes like and whether it's worth the splurge

  By Leslie Kennedy| 10.02.2026
• Nova Scotia's $400 heating rebate opens Oct. 1 — but Atlantic Canadian seniors could stack up to $1,200 more in grants

  By Amy Tokic| 10.01.2026
• 98% of finfluencers lack financial credentials, yet misleading posts pull 70% more views than accurate advice

  By Leslie Kennedy| 09.27.2026
• 7 big ticket costs Canadian retirees can cut now to free up cash flow

  By Vishesh Raisinghani| 09.25.2026
• October 1 minimum wage raises hit 5 provinces — here's what workers actually keep after tax, CPP and EI

  By Amy Tokic| 09.24.2026
• 51% of Canadian parents still pay their adult kids' bills — on average giving $6,151 per year, RBC survey finds

  By Amy Tokic| 09.23.2026
• Adidas and Tim Hortons launch Tims Run Club collection — shoes, hoodies and gear from $24.99 to $129.99

  By Amy Tokic| 09.22.2026
• Same barcode, 3 different answers: 'Buy Canadian' apps aren't regulated — here's what that means for your grocery bill

  By Amy Tokic| 09.22.2026
• Ottawa woman loses $1,000 in seconds to fake Poshmark buyer — e-transfer fraud hits $36 million as phishing scams surge across Canada

  By Brett Surbey| 09.20.2026
• 96% of Canadians say grocery bills have risen — here's how store-hopping and private labels are fighting back against food inflation

  By Amy Tokic| 09.19.2026