Personal Finance
14 ‘small’ money habits making middle-class Canadians feel broke
Many middle-class Canadians earn a decent income, but small everyday spending habits can quietly make them feel like they’re always short of money.
9 Canadian grocery chains ranked from cheapest to most expensive
Not all Canadian grocery stores charge the same prices, and where you shop can make a noticeable difference to your weekly food bill.
10 times when you shouldn’t use your credit card
Credit cards can be useful financial tools, but using them in the wrong situations can quickly become expensive.
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.
Lifestyle
10 special things about my Canadian childhood that my American friends find weird
You don’t notice the little quirks of a Canadian childhood while you’re living them, but Americans certainly notice when you tell them about them.
10 things you should never use aluminum foil for
Aluminum foil may be one of the handiest things in your kitchen, but using it in the wrong place can ruin food, damage cookware or even create a safety risk.
14 junk items that will never be useful again. You can throw them out
We hold onto an astonishing amount of junk simply because we convince ourselves it might become useful again someday.
10 things mature women wear that men hate seeing
Fashion is deeply personal, but when men were surveyed about the styles they dislike on mature women, these 10 choices came up repeatedly.
Travel
I moved away from Toronto and here are 10 things that I don’t miss at all
Toronto will always have plenty going for it, but moving away made me realize there were some parts of daily life I was more than ready to leave behind.
The 15 friendliest countries in the world, ranked
Hospitality looks different around the world, but these countries are especially known for making visitors feel comfortable and included.
10 everyday travel norms that confuse Americans when they visit Canada
Americans visiting Canada often discover that everyday things work just differently enough to catch them off guard.
15 countries where people shower the least
From water shortages to cultural customs, many factors influence how often people shower around the world.