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Your grandparents took a common sense approach to managing their money. Our money columnist offers nine time-worn tips for living within your means

My grandma never imagined needing any of this stuff - this list helps put the whole luxury versus necessity thing into perspective.

Clothing stores are few and far between in my eternally up-and-coming Toronto neighbourhood. But we do have lots of junk shops and thrift stores.

Do you end up calling a plumber every time the toilet backs up? Bringing in the professionals for easy repairs like that means...

Right now I know a lot of women getting ready to go back to work after maternity leave. Some are keen to get back (hot coffee and adult conversation — yay!) and some are finding it really hard to get psyched.