I don’t know about you, but I love going away in the winter. As soon as I see snow on the ground, I start planning a quick escape so that I can go hang out in the sun somewhere and work on my tan.

The holidays are the perfect time of year to enjoy family and friends – and get into the spirit of giving. We want to know how you celebrate the holidays, whether you observe Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, the winter solstice, or really, really get into New Year’s Eve.

The holiday shopping season is officially under way, now that Black Friday is over. Hanukkah is right around the corner and Christmas is fast approaching. As you get into your holiday shopping, you know you're going to pull out the credit cards.

Once your finances are in order you might be wondering what to do with your extra money each month.

If you haven’t already seen the first snowfall of the year, chances are that you will see it soon. You want to get your home ready for winter before things get too cold. Preparing your home is good practice. Not only is it good for your home, but it can also save you money.

If you follow our blog, you probably already know that November is Financial Literacy Month. A time to get savvy about your spending and get smart about your future. Seeing that we’re in the business of saving Canadians time and money, it’s kind of our favourite month of the year.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” -- especially if you’re a retailer or credit card company!

Black Friday marks one of the biggest days for deal finders and savvy shoppers alike - some even say it's bigger than Boxing Day. Traditionally Black Friday has always been celebrated by our American friends after their Thanksgiving, but in recent years the shopping frenzy has crossed north into Canada.

“Can you book the trip for me on your credit card? I have some issues with my credit card from my college days.”

Before I even started working, my dad lectured me about putting my money into property. Fast forward to today: I’d love to buy, but I don’t have a plan for funding my dream house.