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How To Save Money For A House Down Payment In Canada: 6 Steps (2026)
moneyDecember 21, 2022

How To Save Money For A House Down Payment In Canada: 6 Steps (2026)

Currently, 66.5% of Canadian households own their home. If you want to join the ranks of Canadian homeowners, you’ll need to build your credit and save up enoug

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
10 Ways to Get Free Starbucks In Canada (2026)
moneyDecember 21, 2022

10 Ways to Get Free Starbucks In Canada (2026)

Looking for a way to cut back on your Starbucks expenses? There's no better way than by figuring out how to get Starbucks for free. Being that it’s one of the l

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
6 Best Sports Streaming In Canada Options for June 2026
moneyOctober 17, 2022

6 Best Sports Streaming In Canada Options for June 2026

The latest reports from the Media Technology Monitor indicate that 77% of Canadians keep up with sports. While we can all appreciate a good live game, most of u

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
8 Cheapest Places To Buy Groceries In Vancouver (2026)
moneyOctober 17, 2022

8 Cheapest Places To Buy Groceries In Vancouver (2026)

Food prices are up by over 9% compared to the previous year. This, combined with the rising rental rates, fuel costs, and other necessities, has put many Canadi

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
11 Cheapest Places To Live In BC (2026)
moneyOctober 7, 2022

11 Cheapest Places To Live In BC (2026)

Snow-capped mountains, wine country, ample skiing, crystal-clear lakes, fair weather, and growing cities are just a few of the reasons why British Columbia is C

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
4 Cheapest Ways to Move Across Canada 2026: Start a New Life
moneyOctober 5, 2022

4 Cheapest Ways to Move Across Canada 2026: Start a New Life

Are you planning a cross-country move? In 2019, just over a quarter-million Canadian residents migrated across the country to another province. Some move to pur

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
11 Top Ways To Get Free Beauty Samples in Canada for June 2026
moneyOctober 5, 2022

11 Top Ways To Get Free Beauty Samples in Canada for June 2026

Beauty is expensive. After buying makeup and skin and hair care products, you’re probably ready to cash in on some free samples. Most Canadians spend about $256

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
9 Cheapest Places To Buy Groceries in Edmonton (2026)
moneyOctober 3, 2022

9 Cheapest Places To Buy Groceries in Edmonton (2026)

The capital city of Alberta is a bustling hub that’s grown by almost 10% over the last five years. The city features some really nice high-end grocery stores an

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
15 Best Ways To Save Money On A Tight Budget In Canada (2026)
moneyAugust 30, 2022

15 Best Ways To Save Money On A Tight Budget In Canada (2026)

Did you know that the average Canadian saves less than $1,000 per year? If this sounds like you, then you’re in the right place. Schools don’t teach us much abo

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
10 Ways to Save Money On Gasoline In Canada (2026)
moneyJuly 12, 2022

10 Ways to Save Money On Gasoline In Canada (2026)

Are high gas prices making you sweat? You’re not alone. In 2022, gas prices reached higher levels than they’ve ever been in Canada, and consumers feel the pinch

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Extreme Couponing In Canada: 5 Steps to Get Started
moneyJuly 7, 2022

Extreme Couponing In Canada: 5 Steps to Get Started

You’ve probably seen extreme couponing reality shows from the United States and wondered how those people saved so much money? While it is a reality show and a

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
27 Brilliant Tips For Canadians to Save Money and Live Better (2026)
moneyNovember 5, 2019

27 Brilliant Tips For Canadians to Save Money and Live Better (2026)

As Canadians, we struggle with saving money. A recent poll by MNP shows that 47% of Canadians plan to take on more debt to cover basic living expenses. By takin

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®

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