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5 common money mistakes new parents make

5 common money mistakes new parents make

Little baby, big bills? It doesn’t have to be that way. Read on for easy fixes for five very common financial faux pas.

Bruce Sellery

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

Luke Alexander, MoneySense

6 ways to save money at the grocery store

6 ways to save money at the grocery store

Be shopping-cart smart with these easy ways to save money at the grocery store.

Kate Rae

8 awesome makeup dupes we love

8 awesome makeup dupes we love

These copycats of cult favourites have everything you adore—without the sticker shock.

Erin Finlayson

15 Ways To Save Money On Just About Everything

15 Ways To Save Money On Just About Everything

Looking to cut corners in your family budget? Here’s how to save money on (almost) everything.

Amy Valm

No surprise to parents: Daycare costs in Canada are out of control

No surprise to parents: Daycare costs in Canada are out of control

Everyone knows daycare costs a lot. A freshly released report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives shows just how much.

Katie Underwood

Prepare to pay $420 more on groceries in 2017

Prepare to pay $420 more on groceries in 2017

Food prices are set to jump significantly in the new year, says a new report from Dalhousie University

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Covering your kids: Your guide to term life insurance

Covering your kids: Your guide to term life insurance

Jennifer Goldberg

Baby on a budget: 12 easy ways to save

Baby on a budget: 12 easy ways to save

Parenthood on a budget! These tips will help you save money while raising your little cutie.

Rhea Seymour

Does your tween need a clothing allowance?

Does your tween need a clothing allowance?

It's time to leave all of the clothing shopping to your kid. One less thing on your to-do list.

Julie Cazzin, MoneySense

5 steps to a super successful lemonade stand

5 steps to a super successful lemonade stand

Do you want your kid to make bank with her lemonade stand? Here are some tips for successful sales.

David Fielding

7 easy ways to teach your little kid about money

7 easy ways to teach your little kid about money

So when should you start teaching your kid about money? As soon as they're old enough not to eat it! Here are some ways to teach your toddler about money.

Julie Cazzin, MoneySense

10 simple ways to teach your school-age kid about money

10 simple ways to teach your school-age kid about money

It's time to toss the piggy bank and open a bank account instead. Here are some fun ways your kid can learn more about making and saving money.

Julie Cazzin, MoneySense

How to survive maternity leave without going broke

How to survive maternity leave without going broke

Smart planning, maximized benefits, the right money moves—here’s how to save a bundle while you're off on maternity leave.

Kira Vermond

8 ways to save money on laundry

8 ways to save money on laundry

Having two small kids, you really start to see how doing frequent laundry adds up. Here are eight things you can do to get more bang for your buck.

Chatelaine

Why selling baby items online can put you at risk

Why selling baby items online can put you at risk

What looks like a simple, convenient transaction can carry unexpected risks. Follow these safety tips when selling baby items online.

Jaclyn Law

When your kid gets her very first job

When your kid gets her very first job

There are lots of benefits to letting your big kid start her first job.

Abigail Cukier

Check out these kids raising money for Fort McMurray families

Check out these kids raising money for Fort McMurray families

Our hearts are heavy for everyone affected by the raging wild fires in Fort McMurray. We love that these kids took initiative and raised money through lemonade stands and bake sales to help out Wild Rose Country.

Amy Valm

How to choose a legal guardian for your kids

How to choose a legal guardian for your kids

The hand-holding guide to one of the most difficult decisions you’ll make as a new parent—choosing the right legal guardian for your kids.

Marianne Wisenthal

RRSP: Your top 20 questions answered

RRSP: Your top 20 questions answered

Wish you knew more about RRSPs? We've got you covered with everything you need to know now.

Rob Gerlsbeck