In November 2025, Statistics Canada reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up about 2.2% year‑over‑year, driven by higher grocery and other household prices. Grocery prices alone rose almost 4.7%…
Read more Real money hacks to use when prices feel out of control – MoneySenseGift-giving spending trends The holidays can be expensive. In addition to gifts, people spend on travel, food and drinks, special events, and yearly charitable donations. Still, gift-giving remains…
Read more Holiday spending is rising—and younger Canadians are leaning on credit – MoneySenseRecently, 14 financial institutions—including all 6 Big Banks—agreed with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) to offer low- and no-cost bank accounts to all Canadians. Bank account…
Read more Cut unnecessary costs with one simple change to your banking – MoneySenseStablecoins promise fast, low-cost international transfers Stablecoin advocates, however, think they can help. “You can quickly send money anywhere in the world for less than a penny,” said…
Read more Stablecoins may offer a faster, cheaper way to send money overseas – MoneySenseThe small business group has, however, noted that not all processors have been clear that they’ll pass on the savings, pointing for example to Stripe where not all…
Read more Canadians will see savings from reduced credit card processing fees – MoneySenseDragon’s Den cast: Wes Hall, Michele Romanow, Arlene Dickinson, Brian Scudamore and Manjit Minhas. Who is your money hero? One of my fellow “dragons,” Wes Hall, who I…
Read more “I have the dream job”: Brian Scudamore on making meaning with your money – MoneySenseAccording to Statistics Canada, store-bought alcoholic beverages rose in price by 5.9% between March 2022 and March 2023, and the price of liquor in general rose another 2.3% from June 2023 to…
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Read more Pay for Your Seat Location? No Way. Here Are 16 Ways to Save at the MoviesWe’re living longer than ever before, and doing so in better health. So what can you do when you retire and want to keep your mind sharp or…
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