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Most Canadians feel confident about affording life milestones—but many are still putting them off

But long-term confidence doesn’t mean that Canadians are untouched by the current economic environment. While 68% said they’re confident they’ll ultimately meet their milestones, over half (51%) said that they’re currently putting off at least one major financial goal.  How can Canadians make sure that they hit the milestones they’re planning for? FP Canada’s survey … Read more

Round-up of fab birthday freebies 2025!

Nicola Kelly 4th Oct 2025 If you play your (birthday) cards right, you could treat yourself to a whole week – or even month – of amazing freebies. Loads of companies want to help you mark your special day with free food, vouchers and more.  Of course you will have to sign up to a … Read more

10 Signs That You’re not Ready For Retirement

Retirement looks different for everyone, but there are clear signs you’re not ready for retirement that too many people overlook. You might have money saved, yet still feel uneasy about whether it’s enough, or wonder if hidden expenses could derail your plans. Have you ever asked yourself if you’re truly ready to step away from … Read more

WIN! Snug Bud wearable hot water bottle

Michele Lucato 3rd Nov 2025 We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a Snug Bud wearable water bottle from Bar-Be-Quick, worth £59.99. the prize It might be getting colder but that doesn’t mean you have to go through winter feeling a bitter chill. The Snug Bud is the hot water bottle you can … Read more

The Best Advent Calendars for Christmas 2025

Annie 1st Nov 2025 Reading Time: 12 minutes We have been working hard to test and review the best advent calendars available this year, from classic chocolate ones, to make your own, to luxury advent calendars. Check out this list to find one to treat yourself or a loved one and enjoy the run-up to … Read more

Do you pay GST/HST when you build or renovate a house?

How to Trim Household Fixed Overheads Without Cutting Comforts

There are some unique considerations when you build or substantially renovate a home that are important for anyone considering it. And there may even be rebates available that can put money back into your pocket. Is it a substantial renovation? The concept of a so-called substantial renovation is important for residential real estate and sales tax implications. The … Read more

M&M’S Halloween Rescue Squad is Back for 2025 — With Snooki and More Free Candy Than Ever!

M&M’S® Halloween Rescue Squad is returning for year three and teaming up with Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi to ensure fans are ready for the biggest Halloween in years by offering more candy than ever before. Halloween 2025 is shaping up to be one for the books! 🎃👻 For the first time in over a decade, Halloween … Read more

50 Things You Should do (or Try) when you turn 50

Turning 50 can feel like standing on a bridge between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. You’ve seen, learned, loved, and lived through enough to know what truly matters, yet it’s easy to wonder what’s next. Discovering new things to do when you turn 50 can turn this decade into one filled with meaning, … Read more

Young Canadians sue CPP Investments over climate risks

The four allege in a lawsuit filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on Monday that the investment manager for the Canada Pension Plan is breaching its duty to invest in their best interest, and subjecting their contributions to undue risk of loss by its approach. “I do not want to be suing my … Read more

Why retirement planners are getting defensive

Of course, those with guaranteed-for-life, taxpayer-backed, defined benefit pension plans may well be in an enviable position. I often wonder why the usual media financial profiles of senior couples even bother when their subjects both enjoy such pensions. Sadly, most of us are not in such a fortunate position. We may have cobbled together a … Read more

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