Reality Cheque
Reality Cheque
True or false: Cheap clothes never last
Shopping experts share tips for getting the most value out of retailers like H&M, Uniqlo, Zara and more—because inexpensive doesn’t have to mean expendable.
Does Buy Now, Pay Later cost you money?
Why are Canadians more susceptible to Buy Now, Pay Later loans than other forms of credit? Here’s the psychology behind BNPL—and how to resist it.
You can turn your hobby into a side hustle
We’ve all heard about someone who turned profit from their hobby. But what’s the backstory? Find out how a side passion can create an income stream—and some joy.
True or False: You need to be an expert to understand the economy
Do headlines about the economy bore you? Think you need a degree to understand economic indicators? Find out what the important ones mean.
What does all-inclusive mean? Is it really the cheapest way to travel?
Find out what’s included, what’s not, what Canadians love about all-inclusive resorts, what they don’t love, and the real costs of all-inclusive vacation packages.
True or False: You must own your home to become financially secure
When you rent, are you truly paying for someone else’s mortgage, despite yourself? We ask the experts.
True or False: A line of credit is a good emergency fund
Should you rely on a line of credit as your emergency fund, or build up your cash savings over time?