May 31, 2020

9 Behaviours to Avoid at Costco

Costco stores see significant foot traffic at all times. Their prices are attractive, the choice is good, the return policy is advantageous for customers. At the same time, Costco employees have to deal with a lot of customer behaviours and bad habits that create stressful situations.


May 30, 2020

Costco Credit Card by Capital One Explained

During your visits to Costco, you have probably heard of the Costco credit card valid all across Canada. Store employees offer it from time to time. There might also be a sales person standing at the entry and inviting to sign up for such a credit card. If you have one, you know how the card works. If you are wondering if the Costco credit card is a good option or not, we explain all the details below.


May 26, 2020

5 Things Car Dealerships Don't Want You to Know

Is it now that time when your old car is beyond repairs and you need a new four-wheeled friend? You have probably done some window shopping online to compare car models and pricing. Then you would head to a couple of car dealers to try to get the best deal for your pocket. That's where the story starts: the dealership.

In this post, we are highlighting the 5 things that car dealerships don't want you to know. These 5 tips will help you when getting a good deal on a new car or used car at dealerships in Canada.


May 20, 2020

15 Free Resources During Lockdown

During the last two months we were given stay-at-home orders in our provinces. Unfortunately, there are many people who have lost their jobs during these times. Do not be discouraged - think of this period as an opportunity to advance your professional skills and revise your habits and practices.


In our list find a dozen free tools and free resources like online courses and free fitness classes to use during this uncertain time. Try to learn something new. Do more exercises. Start cooking.

May 8, 2020

Kirkland Brand: What to Buy and NOT Buy at Costco

Consumer Reports' editors explain what we want and DO NOT want to buy from Costco. The magazine gave a quality-price analysis for each Kirkland product category that is entered in the list of products to buy and DO NOT buy at your local Costco. If you did not know it yet, Kirkland is Costco's in-house brand. Let's explore the list and get armed with intel for our next visits to Costco.


Feb 26, 2020

7 Rules: How to Save with Coupons

Today coupons are available from brands and from retailers. A lot of people in Canada have figured out that coupons are a good source of savings on a daily basis. Coupons are also a good way to get introduced to new and sometimes better products we were not aware of.



Jan 24, 2020

Increase Your Home's Value by 25% with These Tips

Are you planning to sell your home? Is your dream to get a good gain off this sale? Read these tips below that will help you increase your home's value by up to 25%. We've consulted a number of sources, including the Consumer Reports Magazine as well as a number of personal finance websites. In this post we've gathered only relevant tips and ideas for Canadians.