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Online Shopping Site Offers Cash Rebates
Filed under: Bargains & Freebies, Shopping, TechnologyThe Great Canadian Rebates website offers rebates for shopping online at your favorite retailers. The Canadian innovation also has lots of US...
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What Does the Future Hold For Dollarama?
Although they still seem anxious to be thought of as one, Dollarama isn't technically a dollar store any more. And while a lot of people grumbled about the addition of $2 and $3 items, it didn't hurt...
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Four Ways to Save Money on Personal Grooming Products
Filed under: Budgeting & Planning, Family Finances, Health, ShoppingWe all want to be well-groomed and advertisers are out to make you believe you absolutely can't live without their clients'...
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Four No-Cost Ways to Prepare Your Home For a Quick Sale
Filed under: Family Finances, House & Home, Real EstateThose of us who've been through the process a couple of times know that it takes more than plunking a For Sale sign on your front lawn to sell...
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Dollar Stores Expand Medicinal Offerings
Filed under: Family Finances, Health, ShoppingThe cost of medicines to cure what ails you can make your wallet feel poorly, too. As dollar stores expand their medicinal offerings, they are able to...
View ArticleFive Things You Should Never Share - Part Two: The Real World
Filed under: Consumer Complaints, Family Finances, Fraud, Identity TheftThere are things that should remain securely locked in your brain and/or safety deposit box. Apart from staying safe by heeding...
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Renters Beware: Know Your Rights
Filed under: Buyer Beware, Consumer Complaints, Family Finances, House & Home, Real Estate True story. A couple in their late 50's decide to sell the home they'd lived in for 26 years and rent...
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Survey Says: Downsizing Boomers Are Shunning Condo Living
Filed under: House & Home, Retirement and RRSPs, Real Estate When my parents downsized, they sold their house and bought a condominium. That was in the seventies. Condo and apartment living was the...
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Get More Bang For Your Spring Cleaning Buck
Filed under: Economizer, House & Home, Shopping, Going Green It's the time of year when we want to fling open windows and let the fresh air and sunshine into our homes. The downside of letting the...
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Six Travel Mistakes That Can Cost You
Filed under: Family Finances, Identity Theft, Travel, HolidaysWhen we travel, all we're thinking about is getting away from routine and having a good time. But good times can go bad quickly if you make...
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Consider These Four "R's" Before Buying a Condo
Filed under: Buyer Beware, Consumer Complaints, Family Finances, House & Home, Real Estate, Mortgages Condos offer first-time buyers an affordable entry into home ownership but buying a condo isn't...
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Drop These 8 Bad Habits to Help Advance Your Career
Filed under: Employment & CareersWe've all got 'em; bad habits. In the workplace, bad habits could be keeping you from moving up in the company. Drop these eight bad habits to help advance your...
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Spring Clean Your Car For Less With Brand Name Products From Dollarama
Filed under: Bargains & Freebies, House & Home, Shopping, Pop's WalletOnce warmer weather arrives, those of us who own a car can't wait to wash all the winter grime off our rides. If, unlike...
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The Dollarama Toy Story
Filed under: Bargains & Freebies, Family Finances, ShoppingIt's been years since I've shopped for toys. When my kids were little, Toys R Us was the go-to destination for what they craved. Even when...
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How to Save Money on Camping Supplies
Filed under: Budgeting & Planning, Family Finances, Travel, Holidays Camping season will soon be here and, for many families, it's a great way to get away. Once you have the gear, camping is a...
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How to Decorate Your Outdoor Rooms For Less
Filed under: House & Home, Real Estate, Shopping, Your HomeIf you're like me, you can't wait until the weather is finally warm enough to move some of your activities out of doors. We all want to...
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Improve Your Home's Exterior For a Quick Spring Sale
Filed under: House & Home, Real Estate, Your HomeSpring is the busiest season for the housing market. When it comes to selling your home, first impressions count. Having it neat and tidy on the...
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The Social Media Mistakes That Could Get You Fired
Filed under: Family Finances, TechnologyTwenty years ago, you were less likely to get yourself fired for something you said or did outside the office. With the advent of Facebook, YouTube and Twitter,...
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Which Points Cards Are Really Worth it?
Filed under: Credit Cards, Family Finances, ShoppingAccording to recent surveys, more than 90 percent of Canadians belong to a least one loyalty program with the average citizen cramming nine rewards...
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Five Ways to Make Your Old Computer Run Like New
Filed under: Family Finances, Technology, Pop's WalletYour old computer isn't running like it used to but you don't have the money for a new one. Not to worry, there are several easy things you can do...
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