All across Canada, and to a lesser extent in the U.S, price of groceries is no longer a small conversation between family members on the dinner table, or between friends, but has become a full-fledged political crisis in some circles. Although the general inflation rate has come down from highs of 3-4% just a few…
Canada’s cost-of-living squeeze continues to hit household budgets, especially at the grocery store. On January 26, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new set of federal measures designed to help Canadians cope with rising food and essentials costs — but not everyone agrees that the plan goes far enough. What the Government Announced Carney’s…
We’ve all been there: the late-night “Add to Cart” itch. My 2016 Kindle was acting up-the battery was draining in days instead of weeks, and the interface felt like it was running through molasses. I was convinced it was time to upgrade. I had the 2024 Kindle Paperwhite pulled up on Amazon Canada, and the…
Ever walked into Walmart, Costco, or another grocery store with a whole list of items to buy, only to walk out with just one? That almost never happens — and that’s the joke. What really happens is the opposite: you walk in for one or two things and somehow leave with a cart stuffed full…
When the Covid pandemic lockdowns forced us to stay home for months and months, one of the companies to benefit the most were food deliveries such as Ubereats and SkipTheDishes. They made it so convenient to order food and relieve you from all the hassle of having to go out for grocery shopping and making…
For over 150 years, Canadians have been using one of the big 5 banks to do their banking, be it personal banking, mortgages or investments. But in the last 20 years, others have joined the lucrative banking and investment arena, most in the form of online banking, with no physical presence. Wealthsimple is one of…
Easter may not garner the same fanfare as Christmas—often seen as its overlooked sibling—but it still brings the joy of the Easter Bunny, colorful eggs, and cherished traditions that make the season special. But unless I accidentally bought literal golden eggs, I still can’t quite wrap my head around how my Easter shopping — mostly…
Last year, I took the time to look for a better and more affordable home and auto insurance, even though the cost of my existing insurance was average and not too expensive. With a home and more than one car to insure, I set out to shop around and try to get something at least…
It was a simple promotional message from a local telecom company that I would otherwise usually ignore. But I am glad I did not! Last week, I got a message about a mobile offer from Rogers. At first, I didn’t pay much attention to it, after all, I have been with my current carrier (Fido)…
On a recent grocery shopping trip, my eyes were intrigued by something completely unusual. It was something I had never seen before, or at least in my 28+ years of grocery shopping as an adult. No, I didn’t come into contact with a smart robot that was there to shop for its human owner, nor…
When it comes to making substantial investments in big ticket items, a thoughtful and informed approach can make all the difference. Balancing cost considerations with the long-term value, warranties, and reviews can help you find the perfect fit for your needs and budget.
Inflation has become a reality in every facet of life in the last 12 months or more, but it is nowhere as evident than at the grocery store. It is almost depressing to know that for the same budget, you are getting much less than what you used to do back in 2021 or beyond….
I am no slave to junk food. I may eat it once or twice a week, sometimes with the family. But despite it not being a daily habit, it still goes a long way towards causing damage to both my pocket and health, especially with the rising prices for food of late. So for 2022,…
Netflix-Starbucks-Amazon : the axis of time, money and space misuse!
Tangerine now its own credit card which it brilliantly like to describe as a card that lets you ‘Spave’ (Spending + Saving) . I have been using the Tangerine cash-back Master Card for a few months now and I really like what I see. Based on my usage of the last few months, I will…
If you have a credit card, chances are you get some form of loyalty rewards for using it. Some get points, others get travel rewardss or airmiles while the latest craze is ‘cash-back’ credit card. Each has a preference and every card has certain advantages, but personally, I use the “Signature RBC Rewards Visa” ….
Merchants pay up to 3% of every transaction back to the credit card company. Not only that, but these credit card companies have a lot of power and influence while small business don’t have any choice. One way to help your local small business is to use cash or debt when paying. Cash is even…
A lot of us prefer to buy-and receive-gift cards this Christmas season than real gifts. They are good for a variety of reasons. They save time, give the receiver the option to spend it on things they like and more. But when buying a gift card for friends and family this Christmas season, or for…
Don’t be surprised if the word ‘Christmas’ gets replaced with the word ‘Commercialism’ in the near future, because that is what it has unfortunately turned into. People feel so much financial stress and anxiety around Christmas time, trying to come up with money and gift ideas to buy for their close friends and family. And…
People often wonder how to find the best deals for computers like Dell. It’s tricky, especially when there are so many different brands, uses, speeds etc. Decide what you need in a computer When you’re looking for a computer, the best thing you can do is to do a quick search on the Internet. Look for…
Canadians have often been known for being polite, soft, apologetic, charitable and generally friendly. But could these nice attributes be the very reason why Canadians are also such sloppy and not very wise consumers? Unlike their neighbors to the south, they let retailers and companies gouge and walk all over them, and not say or…