You can swipe, tap or insert a charge card to make everyday purchases and earn rewards, just like a credit card. Charge cards don’t have pre-set spending limits (which means they typically offer more buying power), … Read More

Debt can be a helpful means to an end – it lets you make major purchases or cover unexpected bills without having all the cash up front. On the other hand, taking an extended period of … Read More

When it comes to the many different aspects of personal finance, it’s tough to know where to start. We all approach managing our finances differently given our unique backgrounds, lessons, and personal experiences.

In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” While there isn’t much that can be done about the former, the latter comes around once a year like … Read More

Finding the perfect gift for the little ones in our lives gets harder and harder every year. It’s challenging to strike the balance between a gift that a child wants and one that won’t drive the … Read More

The path towards investing can seem a distant prospect for many, especially when factoring in the challenges of saving after housing and living expenses. Don’t lose heart, there will come a time where savings will accumulate.

First-time homebuyers have plenty on their minds between searching for the perfect house and securing a mortgage. While hunting for a home itself can be emotionally straining, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be. Here are … Read More

I remember staring at the ultrasound monitor before my son was born, excited for the pitter-patter of little feet. I also remember the endless sensation of sticker shock as we went out to buy the items … Read More

For more suggestions, read our updated blog post on the best-money saving apps in Canada The rise of the smartphone has been meteoric. Living up to the promise to “change everything,” smartphones now find themselves in … Read More

Raising a family is not for the financially faint of heart. There are extra mouths to feed, little minds to educate and bored teenagers to entertain. The financial commitments add up and cam get expensive very … Read More