Canadians coast to coast to coast are awaiting their first post-holiday credit card statements. 

British Columbia is one of the most interesting housing submarkets in Canada.  The province is home to the largest and most expensive regional market in the country, but also offers more affordable homes along the interior and to the north.

Does that mean you can afford a home in the country’s most western province?  Well that depends on a number of factors, including what BC can expect from 2014 onward.

Did you make a New Year’s resolution in the closing hours or minutes of 2013?  Many people resolve to save more money to steer clear of unmanageable debts, or relying extensively on credit cards to pay for everyday expenses.

Eastern Canada is still recovering from the powerful ice storm last weekend that left hundreds of thousands without power.

Christmas Day has arrived, and families are preparing for their morning rituals surrounding the tree.  Thoughts of holiday credit card bills and committing to sound New Year's resolutions are pushed aside this morning as the spirit of the season takes hold across Canada.

The following is a guest post by Eric Tippelt, a professor at Loyalist College who also goes by Uncle E.

With much of the country in an early deep-freeze, it’s time to get to work on winterizing your home if you haven’t already done so. The Farmer’s Almanac says this winter will be extra-frigid, so you shouldn’t delay any longer! Winter-proofing prevents damage to your home, lowers your heating bill, and above all, keeps family and visitors warm and safe.  

It’s that time of year when most Canadians are focused on holiday shopping.  The malls are filled with people, products are being pulled from the shelves, and online sales help others avoid the frenzy at the malls.