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
10 depression-era foods that kept Canadian families fed
During the crushing poverty of the Great Depression, Canadian families had to be incredibly resourceful in the kitchen, turning cheap staples, resilient root vegetables, and clever ingredient substitutes into filling meals just to survive.
These US cities run on Canadian electricity and don’t know it
The American and Canadian electrical grids are so deeply interconnected that several major US cities depend on a massive, quiet stream of Canadian hydropower to keep their lights on every day.
10 tiny behaviors that make someone hard to stop thinking about
Being unforgettable often comes down to the little things, not the big ones.
The 7 worst donuts at Tim Hortons and 7 favorites everyone loves
Not every donut at Tim Hortons is worth ordering; some are customer favorites, while others rarely make the top of anyone’s list.
Travel
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.
Canada’s 13 most beautiful beaches most people don’t know about
Whether they’re secret stretches of white sand or tucked-away coastal treasures, these beautiful Canadian beaches are less-travelled destinations you can’t help but fall in love with.