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Saving on Living Costs
A deep dive into cutting everyday costs: groceries, phone, housing, transport, shopping, free services and hidden fees.
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Saving on everyday costs: the big picture
An overview of the biggest places you can save money in Canada, from groceries and phone plans to free services.
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Groceries: spend less, eat well
Simple ways to lower your grocery bill in Canada: flyers, price matching, store brands, loyalty programs, warehouse stores, seasonal food and meal planning.
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Phone and internet: stop overpaying
How phone and internet plans work in Canada, the types of providers, bringing your own phone vs financing, asking for a better price, and…
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Rent, home and utilities: lower your biggest bills
How to choose a rental you can afford, what to ask about utilities, and simple ways to lower heating and electricity bills in Canada.
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Getting around: transit, cars and gas
Compare transit passes, low-income fare programs, the true cost of a car, insurance shopping and cheaper ways to get around.
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Shopping smarter: sales seasons, second-hand and price adjustments
How to judge Black Friday and Boxing Day deals, track prices, get price adjustments and buy second-hand safely.
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Free and discounted services many people don’t know about
Libraries, city fee assistance, free tax clinics, settlement services and kids’ activity grants that can save you money.
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Subscriptions and hidden fees: the money leaks to fix
A simple subscription audit, plus how to avoid free-trial traps, bank and ATM fees, foreign transaction fees and phone add-ons.
