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Many Canadians still paying off last year’s holiday debt. How to stay on budget this seasonHalf of Canadians who shopped during the holidays last year incurred credit card debt, according to a new survey by NerdWallet Canada.MoneyNov 16
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‘It’s freeing’: A N.B. mom of 7 shares her budget-friendly meal planning tipsKatie Peterson has created an online group called "Frugalicious Meals" to share budget-friendly meal planning tips with other Canadian families.LifestyleSep 22
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How to balance social expectations and your budget amid inflation: ‘It’s OK to say no’Experts say being honest, setting clear boundaries with people, and coming up with budget goals can help generate the confidence needed to turn down invites.MoneyJan 19
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Lethbridge families urged to fit sports into a tight budget: ‘We want kids to be healthy’With the cost of living and inflation continuing to trend upwards, some southern Alberta families may be experiencing financial strain for the first time.ConsumerJan 10
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Changing consumer habits lead to muted Boxing Day in Lower MainlandThe usual long lines and crack-of-dawn store openings were less prevalent for Boxing Day in Vancouver this year and could be a sign of changing consumer behaviour.CanadaDec 26, 2022
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What would you do with $5,000? Here’s what Canadians said amid high inflationMost Canadians are more concerned with saving and paying down debt amid rising interest rates and inflation than buying a big-ticket item, new polling shows.MoneyAug 22, 2022
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Finding ‘wiggle room’ on a fixed income: How to offset inflation in retirementInflation is forcing Canadians to rethink their retirement plans as higher costs across the board could change the kind of lifestyle retirees can achieve.MoneyMay 31, 2022
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1 in 4 Canadian shoppers overshot their Black Friday budget: reportOn average, Canadians expect to carry $814 more in credit card debt into the new year than they had before the holiday spending season.ConsumerDec 3, 2021
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City staff pitch 2.8 per cent tax hike for London, Ont. 2022 budget updateTuesday marked the first unveiling of the latest draft annual update to London's multi-year budget with a final approval from city council scheduled for Dec. 21.EconomyNov 9, 2021
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Financial survey shows parents avoiding the ‘money’ talk with their kidsA recent Financial Literacy Survey conducted by TD Bank revealed that a low number of Canadian parents are having the 'money talk' with their kids.MoneyOct 20, 2021
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