your-money

According to this article from CNN Money, shopping is a hot zone for married couples - 80 percent of those surveyed hide purchases from their spouse on a regular basis. And men are more likely to do the hiding.

The Canadian dollar jumped in value again today. Are you fist-pumping yet? I’m not. I mean, how excited can I get when a rising loonie doesn’t translate to cheaper prices at the store?

A funny question, yes – but given that the asking prices for these properties is roughly the same, it’s worth asking….

Last week, a friend of mine saw an old beater being sold online — a 1997 Acura sedan on Kijijii for just $999. A good price (if the thing actually runs) for my friend who wants to forgo public transportation and commute in the comfort of her own vehicle.

My husband and I are trying to plan our summer vacation. We’d like to get out of Ontario and see a bit more of Canada - and to be honest, a lot of destinations close to Toronto are way out of our budget. Right now we’re looking at Nova Scotia - we’ve never been to the province and we’ve always wanted to go.