Blogs

My $500 Sears credit card adventure

Store credit cards can be enticing, especially when they offer discounts and “no payments” plan. But are they such a good deal?

What to look for in an e-reader

Whether an e-reader makes financial sense will depend on a few things. Here are some to consider.

Reducing the cost of appliances on standby

The average household has 40 items drawing power at any one time, even when not in use. Reduce your energy consumption with these tips.

Safe passwords and the Rule of 8

Passwords are an often overlooked, but critical aspect of online security. Here are a few tips to smarter password creation.

10 things to consider when picking a summer camp

Children's summer camps can cost from under $100 to over $1,000 a week. Here are 10 things to consider when you pick one.

Executive fired for dishonesty gets $364,661 bonus

A senior executive fired for misappropriating company funds was still awarded a six-figure bonus.

Why unlimited chequing accounts are popular

There's a growing preference among customers for unlimited chequing accounts.  We look at what they offer.

Choosing a bank: Where to start

Many people fall into their banking relationship without giving it much thought. Here's how to choose.

We opted for a buy now, pay later furniture plan

Buy now and pay later deals, also known as deferred payment financing, can be used to your advantage.

Why we've locked in to a 10-year mortgage

We considered the down payment, mortgage terms, and pre-payment privileges very carefully.