Reality Cheque
Reality Cheque
Stealth wealth: How to be secretly rich
The new face of Canadian wealth is less flashy than you might think: paid-off cars, modest homes and quiet financial security over conspicuous spending.
Laptop acting up? Here’s how to repair your stuff for free
Fixing our belongings has become more difficult and expensive. Volunteer-led repair cafes are doing it for free to save people money and reduce waste.
Can you trust your gut to not get scammed?
As bad actors become more sophisticated in their methods of tricking people into handing over cash, can you trust your instincts to prevail? We ask the experts.
Sudden windfall? What to do with that extra cash
Discover the dos and don’ts of receiving a sudden influx of money. Hint: don’t buy a private island the next day.
Money management for couples: For richer, not poorer
Money management can cause problems for couples. Here’s how a spender and a saver (and any other finance type) can share a bed and a bank account.
The surprising link between air pollution and your budget
Not sure why you just splurged? Take a look outside. New Canadian research shows that air quality directly affects consumer spending.
In today’s economy, who pays for a date?
While men have traditionally paid for a first date, evolving gender norms pose questions about what to do when the bill lands.