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8 Real Reasons Canadians End Up in Debt — And How to Take Back Control Debt has become a common fixture in so many lives and even in the life of our nation. Sometimes it builds slowly, while at other times it appears all at once. It can feel like it has a life of…
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If I could go back in time and give my younger self some advice, I’d skip the lectures and go straight to habits. Because that’s where the real change happens — not in not in the big choices we make but in small habits formed. Today, I’m sharing 10 money-saving habits I wish I’d started…
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Summer in Canada is short, and it seems to fly by. So many times, it seems to be an expensive time of the year. You don’t need to drop hundreds every weekend to make memories. In fact, with $300 total, you can build a summer packed with fun, food, and even a splurge or two.…
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Twenty-one years ago this week, my life changed forever. I was in a deadly fire. I survived, but my neighbour didn’t. That night haunts me still ( I still wake up from dreams about that night and the fire fighters who rescued us), and it taught me some hard lessons about fire safety, tenant insurance,…
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Hello again, dear readers. It’s been a while. When I first launched Common Cents Mom, it was more than a blog; it was a place where we had real conversations about the big money questions, shared real-life financial wins and fails, and found empowerment through practical advice rooted in the everyday Canadian experience. I went…
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Amazon Prime Days are back, and it’s the longest one yet! Starting July 8 at 12:01 a.m. PDT and running through July 11, you’ve got four full days to get the best deals, enter contests, and even stream a brand-new Canadian music documentary. Who doesn’t like to shop from home while sipping a cup of…
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Is $50,000 a Year Still Enough in Toronto? Let’s be honest, living on $50,000 a year in 2025 in Toronto is hard work. Between rising grocery prices, rent hikes, and the general cost of just being alive, it can feel like your paycheck is gone the moment it hits your account. I have not received…