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Spring has finally arrived and brings with it lots of opportunities for weekend getaways in Ontario for couples. Whether you’re looking for adventure, some R&R, culture, or retail therapy, there’s a city or town in Ontario that’s got what you’re looking for!
Old house renovation failures are legendary and in great supply. Heck, they’ve even made a movie about it (see Tom Hanks and Shelley Long in The Money Pit ). And no matter how many HGTV shows you’ve watched, you still may not be prepared for the harsh realities of a home renovation, particularly when it involves an older home.
As a parent, your child’s first credit card is a pretty scary thing, and not just because you’re potentially cosigning on the account. Kids can receive a lot of mixed messages about credit and how to use it and it’s important to make sure that the first credit card advice they receive is crystal clear.
Since the inception of this particular savings vehicle 10 years ago, Canadians have been able to sock away a nice chunk of change – the average balance in a TFSA account is about $27,000. Despite this, there still seems to be quite a bit of confusion over the incentives and the rules for funding the account. We’re going to try to clear it up!
Hats off to those of you who manage the family budget. It’s a pretty thankless job, and you’ll often find yourself having to say “sorry, no” or “maybe next year” to loved ones. And some months, no matter how hard you try, you’ll go over budget. Fear not, though. We’ve got some strategies to help right the ship if you’ve blown your budget for the month!
You’re not sure how it happened, but it happened. One moment you were admiring a new pair of ankle boots and a couple of hours later, you were waltzing out of the mall with armfuls of shopping bags. There’s a reason this type of shopping excursion is referred to as a “spree”, which is defined as “a spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity”.
Snow is a fact of life in Canada, but that doesn’t make driving in it any less stressful. Getting stuck on the road during a snowstorm can be downright frightening. So, what should you do when these kinds of conditions present themselves?
Throwing a Super Bowl party can be a lot of fun but doing something original to separate this party from others in the past can be a challenge. Here are some ideas to boost your party to the next level without breaking the bank.
Winter is such a magical season and here in the Great White North we get plenty of it! There are unlimited ways to enjoy the winter weather – skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating but one of our favorite ways to celebrate the season is attending winter festivals.
The morning routines of successful people are frequently documented for public consumption. Investor Warren Buffet is famous for going through the McDonald’s drive through every morning. Oprah Winfrey starts each day with meditation. Seth Godin whips up the same breakfast (a banana smoothie) every morning. So how can you improve upon your morning routine?
