With all of the talk about holiday shopping, as of late, it should not be forgotten that Canadians clearly have other expenses to worry about. The never-ending bills that allow for everyday necessities to be maintained remain of primary importance. Drivers, of course, must also add the cost of gas to the list of mandatory expenditures. As we mentioned nearly…

As countless Americans and visiting Canadians partook in “Black Friday” last week, so many others decided to wait until this past Monday to take advantage of major discounts offered by retailers. Known as “Cyber Monday”, this past Monday has become the busiest online shopping day ever. This past Monday, in fact, was confirmed as a record-setting $1 billion day for…

With December beginning tomorrow, Christmas is officially 25 days away! With all of the holiday celebrations planned between the workplace and your family and friends, you’re bound to be spending a great deal of money on gifts this month. Many Canadian consumers, however, plan on watching their wallets a bit more closely this holiday season. And why wouldn’t they? The…