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Financial tips, calculator guides, and insights to help you make better decisions
Selling Your Home Tax-Free? The Principal Residence Exemption Explained
How Canada's principal residence exemption works, when you'll owe capital gains tax, and how to calculate your tax bill when selling property.
The Real Cost of a Cross-Canada Road Trip
Vancouver to Halifax: 7,600 km of highway. We calculated exactly what it costs in fuel, food, and sanity.
Are You in the Top 10%? What Your Salary Really Means in Canada
We analyzed StatsCan data to show exactly where your income ranks. Most Canadians are shocked when they see where they actually stand.
Dry January: We Calculated How Many Calories You'll Save (And the Exercise Equivalent)
A moderate drinker saves about 8,000 calories in Dry January. We used our calculators to show what exercise it would take to burn that off.
RRSP vs TFSA: Which Should You Max Out First in 2026?
We ran the numbers on RRSP vs TFSA for different income levels and scenarios. See which account wins for your situation with real calculations.
Boxing Day Reality Check: What Christmas Actually Cost You
The gifts are opened, the tourtière is finished. Before you hit the Boxing Day sales, let's calculate what the holidays actually cost and plan for 2026.
5 Money Moves to Make Before 2025 Ends
Only days left in 2025. Here are the tax-saving, wealth-building moves Canadians should make before the year resets—with calculators to run your numbers.
What Your Money Really Buys Abroad: The Burger & Coffee Index
Exchange rates don't tell the whole story. Our calculator shows what your Canadian dollars actually buy in different countries using purchasing power.
When Is the Best Time to Exchange Currency?
We analyzed exchange rate trends to find the best time to buy USD or other currencies. Our calculator shows 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day trends.
The Rule of 72: How Inflation Silently Eats Your Savings
We ran the numbers on how inflation destroys purchasing power in Canada. See real calculations that show why your savings account might be your worst investment.
Is Renting Really a Waste of Money in Canada?
We ran the numbers comparing renting vs buying in Canada. The results challenge conventional wisdom about homeownership, especially in hot markets like Toronto and Vancouver.
Life Expectancy Calculator: The Lifestyle Factors That Actually Matter
We ran the numbers on how your daily habits affect how long you'll live. The data reveals which factors add years to your life—and which ones take them away.
5 Money Moves to Make Before 2025 Ends
Simple financial actions you can take right now to start 2026 stronger. We ran the numbers on each one.
Avalanche vs Snowball: We Calculated Which Debt Payoff Method Wins
We ran the numbers on both debt payoff strategies. The math is clear, but the best method might surprise you.
We Calculated Canadian Celebrity Couples' Compatibility Scores (The Results Are Wild)
We built a Love Compatibility Calculator using zodiac astrology and numerology. Then we tested Canadian celebrity couples. The results are wild, eh?
Why Diet Beats Exercise for Weight Loss (The Math is Brutal)
We used real calculators to compare calories burned from exercise vs calories cut from diet. The results will change how you think about weight loss.
How Long Would It Take to Get a Healthy Weight?
We used real calculators to find out exactly how long it takes to reach a healthy BMI with safe weight loss methods.
Canadian Salary: What You Take Home in Every Province
We calculated the real take-home pay across all Canadian provinces. See how much of your salary you actually keep from BC to Newfoundland.