My husband and I have personally enjoyed the experience through HomeExchange. We have completed 19 exchanges over the past 2 years and have 15 more booked in the year ahead. While there are other house swapping platforms available, we chose HomeExchange because of their size, reputation and guest point system that provides greater flexibility. Related…
Michele Lucato 26th Mar 2026 We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a RiSE 4 bag coffee box plus a Bodum cafetiere. the prize Made for the caffeine-obsessed, RiSE Coffee Box is a monthly subscription box that will make sure you don’t lose that coffee-induced buzz any time soon. Each month Alice &…
Facebook Pinterest Twitter Looking for easy Easter dessert recipes everyone will love? These festive Easter desserts are perfect for brunch, family gatherings, or a simple holiday treat—quick to make and always a hit. Easter is coming up fast, and if you’re looking for easy Easter dessert recipes, you’re in the right place. A simple, festive…
Here are some of the key personal tax measures to be aware of for this upcoming tax season. Cancelled: Digital news subscription The 15% federal tax credit for up to $500 of qualifying digital subscriptions for qualified Canadian journalism organizations is no more. The tax credit was available from 2020 through 2024 inclusive. It is…
Michele Lucato 25th Mar 2026 We’re giving one lucky reader and their guest the chance to win an overnight stay at Holiday Inn Oxford, with a three course dinner and breakfast. the prize We’ve teamed up with Holiday Inn Oxford to offer MoneyMagpie readers the exclusive chance to win a staycation break. One lucky winner and…
Indeed, open any finance section and you’ll find articles on budgeting and money-saving tips. Reading these, you’d think the key to financial stability was avoiding avocado toast. Aside from being unrealistic and patronizing, this advice and more like it—brew your coffee at home, cancel unused subscriptions—places the onus on individual Canadians. But while you’re clipping…
If you’re wondering how to make Easter weekend feel exciting without haemorrhaging money, you are not alone. Four days is a long time to keep everyone fed, entertained and in a good mood — especially when every café stop, “little treat” and family outing seems to come with a price tag attached. That is exactly…
Taken together, the data points to a clear retirement readiness gap. Many Canadians hope to retire at a certain age, but the financial reality required to do so comfortably often falls short of expectations. Related reading: Canadians fear a tougher road to retirement Why aren’t many Canadians retirement ready? There are a variety of factors that…
Sitting somewhere in between is sector investing. While there is no strict definition, it can be thought of as deliberately over- or underweighting specific parts of the market. Instead of owning the entire market, you are making targeted bets on areas like financials, energy, or technology based on your outlook. This is top-of-mind right now…
Pet owners have been desperate for relief from soaring vet bills – and now change is finally coming. But despite the headlines, the new UK “vet price cap” is not a cap on every consultation, injection or operation. Instead, it is a cap on written prescription fees, brought in as part of a wider Competition…