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Real money hacks you can use when prices get out of control

Introduction to Saving Money in Canada In November 2025, Statistics Canada reported that the consumer price index (CPI) increased approximately 2.2% year-over-year, driven by higher food and other household prices. Food prices alone rose by almost 4.7% over the same period - one of the highest increases since the end of 2023. Meanwhile, polls show Canadians are still under pressure, with more than four in five Canadians citing inflation as their top concern, and more than half saying their income could not keep up with rising prices. Understanding the Need to...

How to break...

Introduction to Financial Mindset An emotional, fear-based response, a mindset of financial scarcity, often causes people to fall down a rabbit hole of overthinking, believing...

Move? How to...

Introduction to Moving to a New City When considering a move to a new city, it's essential to think about the financial implications of such...

Are you thinking...

Introduction to Financial Planning Dealing with a wage disruption, such as a strike, requires careful planning and preparation. According to experts, this planning should start...

Restaurant visits fall...

Introduction to the Canadian Food Service Industry The Canadian food service industry is facing an "alarming" trend, according to Kelly Higginson, Managing Director of Restaurants...

Five days in...

Introduction to the New Normal The pre-pandemic standard of working in the office for five days is making a comeback for many Canadians. However, this...

Canada’s income tax...

Understanding Canadian Tax Classes for 2025 The Canadian tax system can seem complex, but understanding the different tax classes is essential for estimating your tax...

Creating a Safety...

As a self-employed individual, managing finances can be challenging, especially when it comes to planning for unexpected expenses. Without a traditional employer-employee relationship, self-employed...

Achieving Financial Freedom:...

Achieving financial freedom is a dream for many self-employed individuals. It means having the ability to live life on your own terms, without the...

The Financial Realities...

Self-employment, often in the form of freelancing, has become an increasingly popular career path for many individuals. The freedom and flexibility that come with...