Did you know that appliances and electronics account for up to 23% of the average monthly electricity bill? The biggest culprits are your fridge (coming in at around 4% of the total bill), and your washer and dryer (coming in at around 3.5% of the...
Buying your first home – no matter what your age – is a significant life event. It can bring up all kinds of stresses, both financially and emotionally. Being prepared for what’s to come can put your mind at ease. So, as an expert in the...
If it’s time for you to stop rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic and start a purposeful financial audit – I’ve got you. Here we’re going beyond gathering statements, categorizing expenses and hoping to reduce spending. I’m going...
Fall 2025’s real estate market theme is perhaps best summed up as “wait and see”. The spring market was flat. Experts have mixed reports about the national average home prices for the remainder of the year. Most (CREA, CMHC, etc.) predict a...
There’s no denying that summer = BBQ season in Canada. And with 78% of Canadians owning a BBQ, it might just be Canada’s favourite summer pastime! With that in mind, you might find yourself grilling the same thing week after week. To keep your...
This month I’ve put together a game of This or That for you. I’m challenging you to not only pick This or That, but also to think about why it’s the better course of action. After you’ve worked through the scenario, read on for the answer and...