“Are all of these people here for the same event?”

With female soccer players flooding cities all across Canada I thought it would be appropriate to write about the cost and benefits to a city when they host major sporting events.

Father’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to celebrate all things paternal. It’s time to find that fabulous (and frugal) father’s day gift for dad and get together for that family bbq. Today, I’d like to celebrate my husband – step parent extraordinaire.

Have you finished your Father's Day shopping?  If you need help thinking of ideas or want to add a little extra gift onto your plan, look no further than LowestRates.ca.

The best soccer players in the world are currently playing right here in Canada. From now until July 5th, the country hosts the 24 top rated soccer teams with every player determined to lift the championship trophy.

If you drive, you know what a pain car expenses can be. You also know that you’re sick of public transportation and you never want to sit next to a random stranger with bad body odor again.

As the weather warms up and the days get longer, our days are filled with sports, barbeques, patio drinks, and other summery activities. And for some of us, it’s the perfect time to switch apartments. After all, who wants to move in the winter?

There’s a lot of buyer beware information out there about credit cards and its ugly step-cousin, consumer debt. While many of these ‘kid in a candy store’ warnings are good reminders of why it’s important to be responsible, there can be some definite pluses to owning a plethora of cards (Okay, maybe not a plethora but you get my point).

You love the great outdoors. You’ve been waiting all year for the six feet of snow to melt, the flowers to bloom, and the leaves to come out. Summer has come and now it’s time to get your tent on…or your trailer. While camping has a reputation for being a cost-effective way of doing your vacation, there are still ways to stay on budget. Check out the savings below:

Good morning and happy Friday!

We found a number of good reads to start your weekend off on the right foot, so let's get into it. I hope your weekend is full of long naps, yummy brunch and warm sunny weather.

Grad season is here! It’s an exciting time for your teen as they get ready to celebrate the end of high school and the beginning of the next stage of their life. While grad can be a wonderful experience, it can also get really expensive for you and your teen. Whether they plan to go all out or want a smaller affair, here are some cost-cutting ways to keep it classy: