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Holiday shopping apps that will save you big money
iStockphoto According to a recent survey by wireless carrier, Mobilicity, 70 percent of Canadians don’t use smartphone apps to help them with holiday shopping. If you’re part of that majority, take...
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How to recover from a debt hangover
Getty Images Ah, the first week of January — time to toss the tree, put away the decorations and focus on those new year’s resolutions. That is until the bills flow in and drag you back to reality by...
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Are these wellness resolutions worth the money?
The party’s over, the Christmas tree is out on the curb, and it’s time to face your new year’s goals. From losing weight to getting fit, Canadians across the country are determined to be their best...
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How to lower your heating bill this winter
iStockphoto My father-in-law lived through the war and spent years working in both the Arctic and Antarctic. In the winter, he keeps his thermostat at a chilly low temperature, but it’s not because he...
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Which is cheaper: liquid or bar soap?
Photo, iStock. When it comes to getting clean, people seem to prefer the pump to the bar. According to a 2012 study by Mintel, a Chicago-based research firm, Americans spend more on liquid soap (US$2.7...
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Why you shouldn’t rely on the Canada Pension Plan
Photo, Getty Images. What are you planning to live on when you retire? Well, if you’re like a lot of Canadians you might think you can fall back on the Canada Pension Plan. According to new research by...
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10 common money myths busted!
Photo, iStockphoto. Myth 1: Running the A/C in your car uses more gas Once upon a time, I experienced a long and very hot July drive with a frugal boyfriend who insisted that A/C would drain the gas...
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Should you pay off debt or contribute to your RRSP?
Getty Images Paying off debt should always be top of mind, but does that mean we should swap out our retirement and savings goals because of it? After all, your RRSP contributions can help reduce your...
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Outsmart marketing ploys and save money on toilet paper
Photo, iStockphoto. When it comes to saving money, I’ll admit I don’t often focus on what happens in the toilet. But there are plenty of frugalistas out there obsessed with saving money on toilet paper...
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Five money talks to have before having a baby
Photo, Masterfile. Congratulations! You’re about to embark on one of life’s greatest adventures: parenthood. For the untested, welcoming a little sprog into your life is basically a giant leap into the...
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Seven ways to get money while spring cleaning
Photo, Getty Images. It’s been a long, brutal winter and like most Canadians I’m glad to see the back of it. I’m opening the windows, getting out the dusters and getting ready to declutter the cold...
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Five signs that you’re actually cheap, not frugal
Photo, Masterfile. Here at Chatelaine I spend a lot of time writing about how to save money — from making a food budget to finding extra cash from a spring cleaning. Some people call these habits...
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What to do when you can’t afford to go to a wedding
Photo, Getty Images. Have you ever turned down a wedding invitation because you couldn’t afford to attend? If so, you’re not alone. A recent survey by TD bank shows that being invited to weddings are a...
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Three important questions new home buyers should ask themselves
Photo, Masterfile. As the average Canadian house price tops $400,000, bidding wars are erupting in bigger markets like Toronto where the media price of a single family home is now over $1 million. But...
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Eight tips to help you save for your summer vacation
Photo, Getty Images. Summer is approaching and you might already be considering a family trip or a romantic getaway. If you’re like a lot of Canadians, you might be relying on borrowed money to pay for...
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Six ways to go from broke to rich
Photo, Ryasick/ Getty Images. 1. Automate your savings If your entire paycheque goes straight into your bank account, it’s easy to spend the whole thing. Ask your bank to set up automatic transfers...
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Five best interest rates in Canada
Photo, Getty Images. Saving. It’s all about cutting back, saving often, and making it a priority. Saving can be hard work and yet it’s so worth it when you see how much you can accumulate over time....
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How to talk to your parents about their will
Photo, iStock. Last time you sat down with your folks for a conversation this awkward, you’d barely hit puberty and it was all about the birds and bees. And while the time for that kind of “talk” is...
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4 ways to end the thermostat war in your house
Photo, iStock. It starts on the first warm day of summer; my husband runs around the house slamming all the windows shut then turns the thermostat to full-on snowflake setting. And I, when he’s not...
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5 money bloggers you need to be following
Photo, iStock. 1. Squawkfox Kerry K. Taylor’s site is the gold standard for personal finance blogging. You’ll find snappy writing and pictures that pop and topics that hit close to home: Is Costco...
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