Our money expert and executive editor, Sandra E. Martin, opens up about her family's budget struggles, decodes the day's financial news and shares smart-money strategies.
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Can your house make you richer?
With some houses in her neighbourhood now selling for seven figures, Sandra wonders if it's time to cash in the equity on her own home.
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Finding great deals online
Staying connected to her favourite stores means Sandra has outfitted her kids for the warm season ahead, scoring some impressive savings in the process.
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Everything old is new again
Seeking an "outdoor living room" on a shoestring budget, Sandra gets on a DIY kick — and saves money, big time.
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What have you sacrificed for daycare?
In light of today's news that Toronto parents camped out overnight to get a daycare spot, Sandra ponders the strain — financial and otherwise — that we all face at some point.
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Eleventh-hour taxes
Sandra is rushing to meet the April 30 income tax filing deadline and wonders: Have you completed your return yet?
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Should you spend more on your home or your commute?
With home prices edging downward, Sandra looks at why some people pay more to live close to work, and some prefer a longer, pricier commute.
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Appliances on the verge
With the fridge part of her family's refrigerator freezing lettuce, and her vacuum practically catching fire, Sandra fears some pricey (if essential) purchases are in her very near future.
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Short on time, short on money
The busier Sandra's life gets, the harder it is for her to stay on top of her family savings plan.
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What's a handbag worth?
Just days after drowning her already-tattered shoulder bag, Sandra wonders whether a "grown-up" handbag is worth the money
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Have you filed your income tax return yet?
Sandra talks about the satisfactions — and potential pitfalls — of doing your own taxes
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