[ad_1] There are thousands of unsold condominiums in Canada’s two priciest cities for housing, with not many buyers in sight. Who blinks first — buyers or sellers — is the biggest question that will determine whether sales pick up. A wildcard could be private equity groups, which are already eying inventory in Toronto and Vancouver, […]
Brigette’s $69 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan fo…
[ad_1] We had 11 inches of snow on Saturday (4th biggest snow on record here!) and everything was shut down for a few days. When I went to the store today, most of the shelves were empty and I couldn’t buy most of the things on my list. I’m guessing nothing has been restocked since […]
Why the Feel-Good Wealth Effect From Real Estate Beats Stock…
[ad_1] There’s an endless debate over whether real estate or stocks are the better asset class. Although I’m a fan of both, I just realized the feel-good wealth effect adds another feather to real estate’s cap. In my post about avoiding the real estate frenzy zone if you want to get the best deal, I […]
Garry Marr: Why 2026 could be the year of the renter
[ad_1] Could 2026 be the year of the renter ? After 15 straight months of rental price declines , the power balance may finally be swinging back into the hands of tenants, something that should come as a relief to cash-strapped Canadians, though not all will be in position to take advantage. At the end […]
Frugal Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special for Kids
[ad_1] Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to remind your kids just how much you love them. To help you create special memories — without stressing yourself out or stretching your budget — we’ve rounded up simple, meaningful ways to celebrate. From hands-on crafts to thoughtful gestures that spark kindness, these Valentine’s Day ideas are […]
Lose Weight By Embracing Your Inner Economist and PF Nerd
[ad_1] I have wanted to lose 10 pounds (~6% of body weight) ever since I started Financial Samurai in 2009. I have come close, dropping five to six pounds in some years, but never quite hitting the double digit goal. As a result, for more than 16 years, I failed to accomplish something that should […]
Automatic tax filing is a good idea, but here's how the…
[ad_1] I like many things that are automatic : automatic transmissions, automatic doors, automatic bill payments, automatic software updates. In each case, the automatic feature makes my life easier by handling routine functions or frictions that I’d otherwise have to spend time on or endure. Automation is often a clear improvement when things work as […]
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AI Can Be A Great Therapist For Many Of Your Problems
[ad_1] Although I’m convinced AI will eliminate millions of jobs and leave many young graduates unemployed and disoriented, there is one surprising positive I recently discovered: AI can be a great therapist for everyday problems. I’m not talking about replacing licensed professionals. I’m talking about something far more accessible. AI can give you knowledge to […]
Maternity leaves made it hard for B.C. couple to save. They …
[ad_1] B.C.-based couple Tina*, 38, and Brian, 37, are busy. They have three young children under the age of five, including a newborn. Still, they are trying to think long-term and save for retirement , but keeping up with expenses doesn’t leave much. “How can we invest smarter and be more tax efficient?” asked Tina. […]