Personal Finance
Ten habits that give away someone grew up in a poor household
Growing up with very little often leaves behind lifelong habits that have nothing to do with how much money someone has today.
9 reasons why so many Canadians are making decent money but feeling broke
A combination of skyrocketing housing costs, heavy tax burdens, and everyday inflation means making a historically “good” salary no longer guarantees a comfortable middle-class life in Canada.
The 10 worst advice people give about retirement planning
Planning for retirement is one of the most critical financial decisions you will ever make and there’s plenty of bad advice you need to steer clear of.
10 things I wish I’d learned about money before turning 60
Budgeting and debt management, investing and retirement planning, these lessons have transformed the way I approach and deal with my finances today.
Lifestyle
15 funny facts that will brighten your day
Sometimes the world takes itself a bit too seriously, but nature and history are full of completely ridiculous, lighthearted surprises.
10 urban legends that are scarier because they’re actually true
A sewer alligator and a man under a hotel bed. Turns out, some urban legends weren’t just stories after all.
15 hilarious pickup lines that will at least get you a laugh
They might not win you a date, but these pickup lines are at least good for a laugh.
10 things Canadians don’t realize about their own country, from a local who moved to the US
After moving to the United States, I started noticing things about Canada that I had completely taken for granted while living there.
Travel
10 things about daily life in Germany vs. Canada
From shopping to work and social customs, daily life in Germany and Canada has some interesting differences.
10 ‘boring’ Canadian cities that are actually hidden gems
These Canadian cities don’t always make the top of travel lists, but visitors often discover they’re full of charm, great food, beautiful scenery, and friendly locals.
14 Canadian towns with names Americans can’t pronounce
From Indigenous and French names to centuries-old place names, these Canadian towns often leave American visitors taking a second try.
If you’re new to Vancouver, please stop doing these 10 annoying things
Moving to Vancouver comes with a few unspoken rules, and avoiding these common mistakes will help you fit in much faster.