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This card is all about sound, taste, and action. It is not pretentious and it doesn’t see the point in waiting to have fun. It is into travelling, eating at restaurants available in any small, medium, or large city where you can just talk over appetizers and maybe play trivia. The ScotiaGold Passport Visa Card is made for […]

Manitoba and five other provinces raised minimum wage Saturday, October 1st. Minimum wage employees in Manitoba will see a tidy $1.55 hike in their hourly pay as the provincial minimum wage leapt up from $11.95 all the way to $13.50 on the weekend. This recent bump was the biggest by far in the past decade, […]

If airport codes use letters in the name of the airport, such as JFK for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City or ATL for Atlanta, why are canadian airports using letter Y? IATA and airport codes Airport codes are unique three letter codes given to each airport. These are The International Air […]

The Canadian 50 dollar bill is a rebel. It is orange and prone to controversy. If you can, get a $50 from your chequing account to follow the drama. Canada’s national identity continues to be in flux, attempting to keep up with an ever-changing society. At some point, the $50 bill will get a redesign. […]

Toronto is a great city, with so much to see and do. From its museums and galleries to its world-class restaurants and beautiful parks. However, there may be times when you want to get away from the city and see something new. Fortunately, there are lots of great short trips from Toronto you can make. […]

The population of Canada counts over 39 million people, according to a real-time model from Statistics Canada. There are more than one million Canadians who have a net worth of at least one million dollars. This group represents 4.3% of the Canadian population. Of that 4.3%, over 5,000 of those millionaires have a net worth […]

Buying a home is no small task. Whether it’s your first home or not, purchasing real estate requires a lot of time and cash. In addition, it can come with a certain amount of risk since there is no money-back guarantee. To save time, money, and stress, shop for a house with a buyer’s agent. […]

It can feel overwhelming to buy or sell a home. But never fear, we are here to help you understand what you should look for when choosing a realtor in Canada. Working with the right real estate agent from the start is incredibly important. You should have confidence that your agent will do right by […]

BMO is trying to set themselves apart from other major Canadian Banks by offering some exciting programs and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Housing prices have soared since 2021, causing Canadians to change their plans in terms of homebuying. A 2022 housing survey conducted by BMO found that the pandemic and rising […]

A house is the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. But unless you’re Jeff Bezos, you probably can’t buy a house outright with cash. Like the rest of us, you’ll need to find a lender willing to finance your mortgage. But not all mortgages, or the lenders who offer them, are created equal. It’s not […]

Nobody likes to pay extra fees. It is frustrating to order something and get hit with extra shipping and customs charges, especially if you frequently purchase international items. Online shopping has increased by 117% in the last three years and is expected to continue to grow. While online shopping gives you seemingly endless options for […]

Now the most beloved fast food chain in Canada, Tim Hortons opened its first restaurant on May 17, 1964. Despite operating and franchising 5291 restaurants worldwide, the restaurant holds a unique value for Canadians. In 2021, Tim Hortons made over 8.2 billion Canadian dollars in gross sales in Canada, leaving behind all other restaurant chains […]