Family budget

15 great gifts under $25

15 great gifts under $25

Looking for a thoughtful gift that won't break the bank? These budget-friendly gifts under $25 are fun to give and to receive.

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Many Canadian kids can start going to the dentist for FREE next month

Many Canadian kids can start going to the dentist for FREE next month

Cara Rosenbloom

The CRA may owe you money from years ago—and there’s an easy way to check

The CRA may owe you money from years ago—and there’s an easy way to check

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15 Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Families

15 Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Families

Having your food, drinks and entertainment covered is a no-brainer for travel with kids. Here, we break down the best all-inclusive resorts for families.

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I never buy my kids new clothes—here’s how I pull it off

I never buy my kids new clothes—here’s how I pull it off

Fashion can be fun, but it can also hurt people, animals and the planet. Luckily there’s plenty you can do to reduce your family’s fashion footprint.

Raina Delisle

The exhausted parent’s guide to the federal election

The exhausted parent’s guide to the federal election

Our federal election cheat sheet breaks down each Canadian party’s position on major family issues. Read it, make your decision and don't forget to VOTE!

Tamar Satov

9 things you should always buy at Dollarama

9 things you should always buy at Dollarama

It may take a little digging, but there are serious savings to be had at this discount superstore. Here are nine things you should always buy at Dollarama.

Laura Brown

Here's how much you could save with the new child care plan

Here's how much you could save with the new child care plan

Arisa Valyear

A new-parent's non-boring guide to life insurance

A new-parent's non-boring guide to life insurance

If the idea of buying life insurance seems like something old people do, think again—every parent needs it. Here's why and how to get it.

Claire Gagne

4 steps to getting your budget and debt under control

4 steps to getting your budget and debt under control

Congrats! You're a parent now, which means it's time to get a handle on your budgeting and debt management. These simple tips will help you get started.

Claire Gagne

The pandemic made me do it: I've been reckless with our family finances

The pandemic made me do it: I've been reckless with our family finances

We bought a house, got a dog and are splurging on groceries. In these stressful pandemic times, maybe a little debt isn't so bad.

Brianna Bell, Macleans

Stop feeling bad about giving your kids non-organic strawberries and apples

Stop feeling bad about giving your kids non-organic strawberries and apples

If you're worried about feeding your kids non-organic fruit, stop worrying. The guilt you're feeling about the "Dirty Dozen" foods is probably unfounded.

Wendy Glauser

Kids, we're moving in with Grandma

Kids, we're moving in with Grandma

Moving in with the grandparents was already a growing trend, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, multi-generational homes have become especially enticing.

Sadiya Dendar

How to stop fighting about money

How to stop fighting about money

Want to finally stop fighting about money? Resign yourself to the fact that some kid-related costs are out of your control. Then, get your goals aligned.

Micah Toub

I borrow money from my kids—and there’s nothing wrong with that

I borrow money from my kids—and there’s nothing wrong with that

One mom wonders if borrowing money from family is okay—even if that means taking from her kids' piggy banks.

Julie Matlin

I tried to give my kids everything—and then the bank called

I tried to give my kids everything—and then the bank called

I never wanted my boys to feel left out. So I spent money I didn’t have on fancy clothes and birthday parties. We couldn’t keep up.

Shannon Lambert

The thrifty mom’s guide to not going bankrupt after baby

The thrifty mom’s guide to not going bankrupt after baby

A self-proclaimed cheapskate shares her tips on how to spend (nearly) nothing on baby’s first year.

Lindsey J. Palmer

11 ways to save money over the holidays

11 ways to save money over the holidays

No matter what you celebrate, holidays mean extra strain on your bank account. This year, try one of these 11 clever ways to "sleigh" your holiday budget.

Amanda Naccarato

I'm buying my kids used toys for Christmas this year—and so should you

I'm buying my kids used toys for Christmas this year—and so should you

Giving a second-hand gift was once considered tacky, cheap or just plain weird. But to fight climate change and personal debt, those days should be over.

Caitlin McCormack

7 Costco shopping secrets you need to know

7 Costco shopping secrets you need to know

Everyone’s favourite warehouse has some secrets you may not know about! Keep these in mind on your next shopping trip to Costco.

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