Image courtesy of Wiley Recently, Michael helped to update the Canadian version of Personal Finance for Dummies (7th edition), a comprehensive guide to everything from budgeting and spending…
Read more “Get to know and minimize the investing fees you pay”: Michael McCullough, MoneySense contributing editor – MoneySenseShe also said her pre-existing notion that private-label food might be lower quality has been challenged. “I started to kind of recognize that the store brand, private label…
Read more To save money, Canadians are buying more private-label grocery brands – MoneySenseShoppers are switching stores or travelling farther for better deals For some Canadians, saving money on groceries involves switching stores—something the major grocers have taken note of, as…
Read more As food costs rise, our grocery shopping habits are changing – MoneySenseWhat was the biggest money lesson you learned as an adult? The understanding of how big a role your identity plays in your finances. Finance is deeply personal…
Read more Ellyce Fulmore is putting the personal back into personal finance – MoneySenseBut when unicorns and hearts make an item more expensive than one with dinosaurs or space ships, her mother draws a line. “I started buying more gender-neutral colours…
Read more How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items – MoneySenseEmotion regulation: Engaging deeply in an enjoyable activity boosts your mood and generates positive emotions, which in turn strengthens your ability to manage stress and navigate difficult emotions.…
Read more Flow state vs. cash flow: Make better money decisions by discovering your flow state – MoneySenseIs it secondhand? A secondhand washing machine? Yep! Buying a model that is energy efficient and secondhand gives you the power and water-saving benefits down the road, but…
Read more How to buy the best washing machine and dryer to save money and the environment – MoneySenseNews RBC’s takeover of HSBC: What will happen to HSBC Canada customers? HSBC Canada bank accounts, credit cards, mortgages and investments are moving to RBC. What steps should…
Read more 20 free and affordable date ideas across Canada – MoneySenseFor the friend who loves dining out (but not the prices) Dining out is getting more expensive, including tip-flation. Treat a friend to home-delivered meal kits—they can choose…
Read more Money-saving gifts that keep on giving: MoneySense’s 2023 holiday guide – MoneySenseWang started her content creator side hustle as a creative outlet when she was a pharmacy student. She posted her OOTD (outfits of the day) snaps on Instagram…
Read more What do de-influencers really do? – MoneySenseCanadians are already planning to spend less, according to Deloitte Canada’s 2023 Holiday Retail Outlook. This is an annual forecast for retail businesses—but this year, there’s little for…
Read more Canadians spending less on gifts (and donations) for the 2023 holiday season – MoneySense
