Spending

Make smarter spending decisions with practical guides on everyday purchases, habits, and tradeoffs. Spend intentionally, avoid common mistakes, and get more value from your money.

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The complete guide to joint accounts in Canada

What is a joint bank account? Learn how joint accounts work in Canada, who can open one, the pros and cons, and how to pick the right account.

Overpaying Your Credit Card Will (Temporarily) Increase Your Credit Limit, But Has Zero Impact On Your Score

"This can be great if your limit is low, you have the available funds and want to be able to put a large purchase on the card."

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What are the benefits of using a Mastercard debit card in Canada?

Most Canadians carry a debit card tied to the Interac network, but a growing number of financial institutions now issue debit cards on the Mastercard (or Visa) payment network instead. Here's why.

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These credit cards earn the most cashback on gas in Canada

Compare the best gas credit cards in Canada by cashback rate, annual fee, and perks. See which card gives you the highest return at the pump in 2026.

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Love & money: Financial conversations every Canadian couple should have

Here's how to have the five conversations that keep you and your partner on the same page—financially and otherwise.

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Here are the best no-fee joint accounts in Canada

Get all the features of a joint account with none of the fees. Compare Neo, Wealthsimple, EQ Bank and Tangerine.

A Canadian shopping for groceries using a cashback credit card that allows them to maximize their Canada grocery rebate 2026.

How to maximize your Canada grocery rebate

Learn how to maximize your Canada grocery rebate 2026 payout on June 5. Discover top grocery cashback strategies to stretch your federal top-up check further.

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