Personal Finance
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.
10 situations where being frugal likely isn’t worth it
While saving money is great, you should know that not all cost-cutting measures result in long-term savings and sometimes, spending a little extra is the smarter move.
Lifestyle
11 reasons why Canada is the best place to live
From universal healthcare to stunning natural beauty, Canada consistently ranks among the world’s best places to live and these are the reasons why.
15 major differences between Canadians and Americans
While sharing a continent, a language, and a massive border makes Canadians and Americans look identical from the outside, the two nations operate on fundamentally different cultural, social, and political wavelengths.
10 simple comebacks for dealing with rude people
The smartest way to deal with rude people is often with calm, simple comebacks that shut the situation down without losing your dignity.
15 wrong spellings by Americans that leave us scratching our heads
Some English phrase mistakes have become so common in America that millions of people now use them confidently without realizing the original expression was completely different.
Travel
The 9 countries where cooking at home is a waste of money
Many travelers are shocked to discover that in some countries, street food and local restaurants are so affordable that cooking at home can actually cost more in both money and effort.
15 ‘secret’ Canadian attractions that tourists don’t know about
Most tourists in Canada visit the same famous spots, but some of the country’s most unforgettable places are the hidden towns, parks, and landscapes many travelers have never even heard of.
11 reasons why travel isn’t always good for your mental health
Many people romanticize travel as all sunshine and rainbows, but hitting the road can sometimes cause problems for your mental health.
15 “safe” cities that are actually dangerous
No matter how safe you might feel in a city, there are often a ton of problems under the surface that are anything but secure.