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Beautiful but not broke

May 19, 2009

Take a moment and mentally tally up what you spend each year on hair care, skin care, makeup and other must-have beauty products

Pack up your worries

May 12, 2009

Travel insurance is top of mind these days.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T spells rich

May 05, 2009

Smart Cookies believe that just like any other healthy relationship, your relationship with money needs to involve an element of respect and kindness. 

Getting back to basics

April 28, 2009

South of the border, our neighbours have dedicated an entire month to the importance of establishing and maintaining healthy financial habits by proclaiming April Financial Awareness Month.

Here’s the ticket to save

April 21, 2009

Parking tickets are a huge source of revenue for cities and private companies — not to mention a huge source of frustration for you and your bank account.

Being bold is beautiful

April 14, 2009

In the past week, one of the Smart Cookies negotiated her dentist bill

Get paper, not plastic

April 07, 2009

If you open your wallet, peek in your bedside table or rummage through your dresser drawer, we bet you’ll likely find a gift card or two lying around.

A savings gold mine

March 31, 2009

Every year over 3.6 billion coupons are distributed but only three per cent are cashed in.

Here’s a tip: Where, when, who and how much gratuity to give

March 24, 2009

Smartcookies.com offers help on gratuity etiquette.

Time for spring cleaning: Trim back those messy bills

March 17, 2009

Three-quarters of Canadians aged 18 to 29 review their banking or other financial statements monthly

Bring up baby the moneywise way

March 10, 2009

Sooner or later, most parents will be looking for child care —whether it’s daycare, a nanny, or (if you’re lucky) grandparents.

On guard against fraud

March 03, 2009

One of the least exciting purchases made by a Smart Cookie would have to be a paper shredder.

Cash tips a click away

February 24, 2009

Online blogs are not only a fantastic resource but they can also fill the role of virtual money group.

Calling all Shopaholics

February 17, 2009

This past weekend, women everywhere flocked to theatres to check out the highly anticipated Confessions of a Shopaholic. 

Love ... for less

February 10, 2009

Each February, millions of men around the planet agonize over the details of extravagant dates, in hopes of getting lucky in the love department.

Catching a tax break

February 03, 2009

A week ago, the federal government unveiled the long awaited 2009 budget.

Bankrupt: Now what?

January 27, 2009

In today’s economic climate, filing for bankruptcy is an unfortunate reality.

Words from the moneywise

January 20, 2009

When we made the decision to get our financial lives in order, the first thing we did was spend hundreds of dollars on money guides.

Trim up spender’s flab

January 13, 2009

While we might not be sure of the economic outlook for 2009, one thing we can be sure of is there are certain habits we should all be developing right now to take us through good times and bad.

Work smarter, not harder

January 06, 2009

Being a Smart Cookie isn’t just about finding ways to spend less and save more, it’s about making more money too.

’Tis the season to give back

December 23, 2008

By now, you’ve probably done your fair share of dodging crowds at the mall and most likely made the majority of your obligatory party rounds — gaining a pound or two in the process!

On bended knee, wallet open

December 16, 2008

Believe it or not, December is the most popular time for wedding proposals. This month, men everywhere will talk to protective parents, kiss their single life goodbye and commit to thousands of dollars on an engagement ring.

Big gifts with small prices

December 09, 2008

With gift giving in full swing we thought we’d share our favourite gift ideas for the fabulous people on your list this year. 

Barter, trade or get it free

December 02, 2008

Smart Cookies are all about living the sweet life without the sacrifice. And in recent months, we have needed to become even more creative in getting what we want for less. 

Going for broke(r)

November 25, 2008

If you are considering, even months or years from now, purchasing real estate, then the first person you should be talking to is a mortgage broker.

Rising from ashes

November 18, 2008

In recent months, the term “rock bottom” has been closely linked to speculation around our financial markets or even the recent drop in the prices of real estate; however, for the five of us, the expression has a more personal meaning.

Dividing the dinner bill

November 11, 2008

Have you been invited to a friend’s birthday celebration lately that involved a “birthday dinner” out on the town?

Are we Generation Bling?

November 04, 2008

This past week, the Smart Cookies spoke to 600 bright-eyed high school students about money.

Stuff stockings with love

October 28, 2008

In one short week the Halloween goodies will be packed away and the retailers will be hauling out their holiday best.

Financial ‘wardrobe’

October 22, 2008

In recent weeks it’s been hard to avoid being inundated by information about the economy and stock market.