Money

How to Teach Your Kids About Money

How to Teach Your Kids About Money

The cost of living is skyrocketing and it’s so important that our kids understand the value of dollar.

Jenn Cox

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

Today's Parent

Fees are dropping! See how much less child care could cost in your city

Fees are dropping! See how much less child care could cost in your city

The federal government made a commitment to significantly reduce child care fees by the end of 2022. Here’s how much you can expect to save.

Ruba Hassan

What you need to know about deducting work-from-home expenses from your taxes

What you need to know about deducting work-from-home expenses from your taxes

The CRA has extended the temporary flat-rate method for this and next tax season. Here’s how it works.

Deanna Gage, Chatelaine

Should Kids Get to Spend Their Money However They Want?

Should Kids Get to Spend Their Money However They Want?

Most experts say kids should get to spend their money how they want—even if it hurts to see them blow $40 on a soon-to-be-lost Pokémon card.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

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

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

What's the deal with Afterpay?

What's the deal with Afterpay?

Deanne Gage

Now that you're a parent, it's time to get your financial shit in order

Now that you're a parent, it's time to get your financial shit in order

F*ck bubble baths—what moms really need is someone to show them a clear-cut path to economic freedom. That's the real self-care.

Aleksandra Jassem and Nikita Stanley, The Rebel Mama

How to Teach Saving and Spending to Kids as Young as Three Years Old

How to Teach Saving and Spending to Kids as Young as Three Years Old

Tessa Mazachowsky and Caitlin Mahy

I love being a SAHM, but I'm over asking my husband for money each week

I love being a SAHM, but I'm over asking my husband for money each week

Because money is such a taboo topic, I really have no idea if this is how other SAHMS and single-income families manage their finances.

Ceileigh Hammond

Is Money a Taboo Topic In Your Home?

Is Money a Taboo Topic In Your Home?

Living within your means, budgeting, and saving for important goals should be discussed openly — and they should be discussed often.

Robin Taub

What it's like to go back to school—as a parent

What it's like to go back to school—as a parent

Moms and dads make excellent pupils, but face more challenges when they return to school after having kids. Here's what to expect.

Lisa Kadane

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

Parents, here's what actually happens if you die without a will

Parents, here's what actually happens if you die without a will

You know you need one—you just haven't gotten around to it yet. Here's why creating a will needs to move to the top of every parent's to-do list.

Jaclyn Law

What parents need to know about Canada’s new coronavirus income benefits for families

What parents need to know about Canada’s new coronavirus income benefits for families

The Canadian government will help people who have lost their income. Here's who qualifies and how to apply for COVID-19-related financial support.

Dale Smith

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

9 things your baby doesn’t really need in the first year

9 things your baby doesn’t really need in the first year

It’s exciting to buy stuff for your new baby, but you can save a whack of cash by skipping some unnecessary items.

Claire Gagne

This mom makes her 5-year-old pay rent for a genius reason

This mom makes her 5-year-old pay rent for a genius reason

This is a plan we can get on board with!

Kevin John Siazon

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