Money

5 easy money-saving food swaps

5 easy money-saving food swaps

Try these simple food swaps to save money at the checkout.

Today's Parent

7 ways to save money on diapers

7 ways to save money on diapers

As a parent, you know diaper costs can really add up. Keep on budget and save money on diapers with these genius tips.

Kim Shiffman

6 websites that will save you money

6 websites that will save you money

Keep your wallet well-padded with these websites that will save you money.

Amy Valm

Show me the money! The new cashless Monopoly has done away with fun

Show me the money! The new cashless Monopoly has done away with fun

Monopoly's latest edition has replaced its colourful cash with boring ATM cards. Wasn't paper money one of the joys of the game?

Kim Shiffman

#ThisIsMyLife: Allowance is for suckers

#ThisIsMyLife: Allowance is for suckers

Did you really think your kid would ACTUALLY end up buying something with his allowance?

Leah Rumack

The debate: Should you invest in an RRSP or RESP?

The debate: Should you invest in an RRSP or RESP?

RRSP or RESP? Two dads state their case about which investment they're focusing on, and why.

Bruce Sellery

5 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping

5 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping

Don't break the bank when it comes back-to-school shopping. Follow these easy pointers for big savings.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade

Free money (sort of): Watch for the extended Universal Child Care Benefit

Free money (sort of): Watch for the extended Universal Child Care Benefit

With the extended Universal Child Care Benefit, parents can expect a retroactive lump sum payment as early as July 20.

Stefania Di Verdi

Million-dollar babies: The cost of raising a child

Million-dollar babies: The cost of raising a child

From crushing daycare fees to saving for university, the cost of having kids is reaching astonishing new heights.

Tamsin McMahon

5 ways to save money with your phone

5 ways to save money with your phone

These free apps are easy to use and will help you save money.

Amy Valm

Kids and family finances: How much should you tell them?

Kids and family finances: How much should you tell them?

April 15 is Talk To Our Kids About Money Day. Parents reveal to Jennifer Pinarski how much they discuss family finances with their kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

Success Kid wants to save his dad

Success Kid wants to save his dad

You’ve seen his determined old man expression and can-do raised fist. Now the baby whose image is behind the Success Kid needs your help.

Kate Rae

9 adorable piggy banks for kids

9 adorable piggy banks for kids

Get your little ones excited about saving money with these cute piggy banks for kids.

Today's Parent

Crowd funding for birthday parties?!

Crowd funding for birthday parties?!

Has it really come to this? Emma Waverman's alarmed by the amount of parents turning to crowd funding sites to raise money for kids' parties.

Emma Waverman

2014 family tax credits guide

2014 family tax credits guide

Tax time is here again, and we've put together a list of 2014 family tax credits to help you maximize your returns.

Emily Sadler

Why it pays to be open with your kids about finances

Why it pays to be open with your kids about finances

Honest discussions with your kids about income and debt aren't easy, but Jennifer Pinarski believes they're necessary.

Jennifer Pinarski

How do you explain your low-income status to your child?

How do you explain your low-income status to your child?

As her daughter gets older, Tara-Michelle Ziniuk wonders if it's the right time to talk to her child about material possessions and being a low-income family.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Confession: I’m embarrassed of my apartment

Confession: I’m embarrassed of my apartment

In planning her daughter’s birthday party, one mom is trying to keep guests out of her apartment for the occasion.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

5 tips for affordable family travel

5 tips for affordable family travel

Family travel: Hot tips on cheap ways for families to travel.

Camilla Cornell

6 financial tips for families with special needs

6 financial tips for families with special needs

Check out these six financial benefits designed to support families who have children with special needs.

Anchel Krishna