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Being a young adult may afford you the freedom to live on your own. But for most people, that means renting a space—more than 80% of individuals aged 25 to 29 are renters. What’s more, younger Canadians who live in urban areas make up the largest group of renters, according to a study by RBC.... More »
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It’s been quite a year for numbers, hasn’t it? From rising interest rates to steep stock market drops, finances have been headline news throughout 2022. It’s almost enough to make you forget about tax season. But with the tax deadline approaching, you have a few reminders (see the dates below).... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: September 6, 2021 + MORE Sep 5th
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The rich get richer as rates go lower
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RRSP top-ups in retirement could cost you Mar 8th
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Black Friday: How To Cross The Border For Cheap
– ratesupermarket.ca
Black Friday is bedlam.
If you’ve never been, by all means take part – but prepare yourself for a swirling mass of bodies clambering over one another to get to the best deals. According to a BMO poll, 47 per cent of respondents planned to cross the border for Black Friday in 2013. That’s up from 41 per cent in 2012 – and each shopper expects to spend an average of $292.
This shopping holiday isn’t for the faint of heart; “door crasher” sale isn’t an abstract term, as there may be some actual door crashing involved. There will be the sharp smell of consumer sweat and lines stretching around all sorts of corners. There will be stress, and lots of it – heightened tensions, passive aggression and surreptitious sale scouting.
So now, consider yourself warned. Still hell-bent on scoring those ridiculously sweet savings south of the border? Here’s some sage advice for getting to the States on a dime.
Black Friday 2014 Mission: Head South
While a growing number of Canadian businesses and retailers are participating in the shopping holiday this year, the authentic Black Friday experience still lies south of the border…
Your Black Friday 2014 Savings Guide
– ratesupermarket.ca
Today marks the official countdown to the holidays – and the push to spend, spend, spend. Black Friday has grown from its humble beginnings as a post-U.S. Thanksgiving sale to an international shopping bonanza.
Not only has the shopping event crossed the border to Canada, but the calendar as well – this year, retailers are ringing in the deals even sooner with Gray Thursday. It can be easy to get caught up in the seasonal madness – and spend more than you really want to. But have no fear – we have you covered, from selecting real deals to crossing the border for cheap.
In Personal Finance: Black Friday 2014 To Be Bigger Than Boxing Day
Are you ready for Black Friday 2014? A recent study finds the shopping holiday has grown so much, it now trumps Boxing Day in Canada. Read on for our top tips for scoring big ticket items and saving your time and money.
Read Sean’s Blog | Black Friday 2014 To Be Bigger Than Boxing Day
In Mortgages: Senior Home Buyers Are Fuelling the Market
First time home buyers may get all the attention, but it’s actually the senior segment that’s really driving Canada’s hot housing market, according to the CMHC’s 2014 Canadian Housing Observer…
