Money

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

Can money make kids living in poverty smarter?

Can money make kids living in poverty smarter?

A groundbreaking study is testing whether an injection of cash for poorer families can reshape a child’s early life and educational outcomes

Shannon Proudfoot, Maclean's

This mom's kids got hilariously creative when she hosted her own family job fair

This mom's kids got hilariously creative when she hosted her own family job fair

All three kids nabbed a management-level position (and learned about money in the process)—but her six-year-old impressed the most!

Natalie Harmsen

This is what it’s like to parent when you're struggling to make ends meet

This is what it’s like to parent when you're struggling to make ends meet

From skipping hot lunches and birthday parties to relying on food banks, the secret struggle of parenting on the poverty line.

Raina Delisle

This parent salary calculator puts a dollar value on all your thankless work (and it's a lot!)

This parent salary calculator puts a dollar value on all your thankless work (and it's a lot!)

Have you ever imagined how much you'd make if you were paid for your tireless work as a parent? According to this new tool, you'd be rich!

Natalie Harmsen

Why are we paying girls less than boys for summer work?

Why are we paying girls less than boys for summer work?

A Girl Guides report that suggests pay inequity starts early has reframed a debate previously restricted to working-age adults.

Kyle Edwards, Maclean's

13 ways the 2019 Ontario budget could affect your family's wallet

13 ways the 2019 Ontario budget could affect your family's wallet

From childcare and new homes to social assistance and even wine, here's the rundown of how Doug Ford's new plan will effect you

James Cowan

Why an Ontario tax credit for child care is a bad idea

Why an Ontario tax credit for child care is a bad idea

From multiple points of view, Premier Doug Ford's government's proposed tax-rebate child care plan does not add up. Here's what you need to know

Gordon Cleveland

The city with the most expensive daycare in Canada is…

The city with the most expensive daycare in Canada is…

Sky-high daycare costs in Canada are continuing to increase at a rate higher than that of inflation. Here’s how your city measures up.

Suzanne Gardner

13 ways to save money every day

13 ways to save money every day

Follow our timeline to discover easy ways to save money from breakfast until bedtime.

Claire Gagne

52 ways to trim your holiday budget

52 ways to trim your holiday budget

Here's how to have some festive fun without breaking the bank.

Dory Cerny

It's time maternity leave policies were updated to stop penalizing moms

It's time maternity leave policies were updated to stop penalizing moms

What happens if a mom gets a cancer diagnosis or gets in an accident right after her maternity leave? Technically, she's already used her sick leave.

Rosemary Westwood

6 things I learned about baby modelling when my kid shot a Gap ad

6 things I learned about baby modelling when my kid shot a Gap ad

I'd never considered baby modelling until a Facebook casting call caught my eye. And although my kid booked a great gig, I don't think we'd do it again.

Juliet Izon

6 ways to save money on school lunches

6 ways to save money on school lunches

Grocery bill alarmingly high? Dietitian and mom of two Cara Rosenbloom offers up six ways to cut costs on school lunches.

Cara Rosenbloom

How can my baby become a model?

How can my baby become a model?

Want to see if your kid has what it takes to make it in modelling? Here’s some advice for aspiring stage parents.

Stacey Stein

The worst age to have kids in terms of your career

The worst age to have kids in terms of your career

When women have kids during these years, they are most affected by the wage gap. So here it is, the worst age to have kids.

Leah McLaren

How to crowdfund your kid's medical expenses

How to crowdfund your kid's medical expenses

When your child's seriously ill, money is the last thing on your mind. But after being buried in medical expenses, many parents are turning to crowdfunding.

Cheryl Alkon

What to consider before moving into your next family home

What to consider before moving into your next family home

Relocating your family is never a small decision. Whether it's to be closer to work or family, here's what you'll need to think about before moving.

Today's Parent

This family spent $573 at Costco—but did they get the best deals?

This family spent $573 at Costco—but did they get the best deals?

It's so easy to overspend at Costco because the deals are so great. We look at one family's bill to ensure they are saving 60 to 90% on the necessities.

Kerry K. Taylor

Blue Ivy's allowance is sightly out of control

Blue Ivy's allowance is sightly out of control

Blue Ivy had a fancy night out at an art gala and spent her allowance on some very expensive works of art.

ISHANI NATH, Flare