An overwhelming majority of Canadians (98%) say their self-care habits are here to stay in a post-pandemic world, according to a Scotiabank Survey. Most Canadians (79%) are partaking in at least one self-care activity since the pandemic began and nearly 60% of those are spending an average of $282 on self-care in the past 12 months. The […]
Finance
It’s Switch Week! Time to stop overpaying and start switching
Competition works best when you shop around. Businesses need to offer you good value for money if they want to keep you as a customer or win you over as a new one. Make this work in your favour to get a better deal for your everyday services. By switching your telecom, insurance and banking […]
Millennials and women worrying more about finances due to COVID-19
Nearly 40% of Canadians are worrying more about their finances since COVID-19 began, spending an average of 16 hours a week worrying. Meanwhile, 28% of Canadians say that they do not spend any time worrying about their finances. Millennials age 18-34 (45%) are worrying more about their financial health since the start of the COVID-19 […]
How Money Savvy are You?
Disclosure: This is a partnered post with Tangerine Bank. However, all opinions and views on this post are 100% my own. November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month. It is also a challenging time for many Canadians who may be struggling financially due to the COVID-19 […]
November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada
What is Financial Literacy Month November is Financial Literacy Month. During Financial Literacy Month, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) engages with Canadians and works together with organizations from the private, public, and non-profit sectors to help strengthen the financial literacy of individuals and families. Throughout the month, organizations from across the country are […]