There’s a lot of buyer beware information out there about credit cards and its ugly step-cousin, consumer debt. While many of these ‘kid in a candy store’ warnings are good reminders of why it’s important to be responsible, there can be some definite pluses to owning a plethora of cards (Okay, maybe not a plethora but you get my point).

You love the great outdoors. You’ve been waiting all year for the six feet of snow to melt, the flowers to bloom, and the leaves to come out. Summer has come and now it’s time to get your tent on…or your trailer. While camping has a reputation for being a cost-effective way of doing your vacation, there are still ways to stay on budget. Check out the savings below:

Good morning and happy Friday!

We found a number of good reads to start your weekend off on the right foot, so let's get into it. I hope your weekend is full of long naps, yummy brunch and warm sunny weather.

Grad season is here! It’s an exciting time for your teen as they get ready to celebrate the end of high school and the beginning of the next stage of their life. While grad can be a wonderful experience, it can also get really expensive for you and your teen. Whether they plan to go all out or want a smaller affair, here are some cost-cutting ways to keep it classy:

The beauty about a book is that you pay $10-20 for years worth of wisdom and experience.

We’re continuing our series on whether it’s a better deal to rent or buy in Canada’s major cities. Check out previous posts on Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. Today, let’s tackle the largest city in La Belle Province, Montreal.

I can’t believe how much thought young people will put into where they go on a Friday night and how little thought they put into buying their first home.

It’s the best place on the internet to get a deal on just about anything.

“Do you remember your first summer job?”

Sadly, summer isn’t only about drinks on the patio. For some reason a friend asked me this a little while back. I started thinking about my multiple summer jobs. I almost forgot about some of the odd jobs that I held during the summer months. As a teenager (and adult too) I’ve always used my summers as a chance to make tons of money. I’ve never been much of relax-in-the-summer type of guy. I see this as the perfect time to make money and build up my savings.

Is travelling your passion? Do you like to get the best bang for your buck? These travel rewards credit cards will help you get to where you want to go. Check out my favourite ten travel rewards cards, five with annual fees and five without. Make sure you are comparing credit card offers to make sure you're getting the best deal.