Father’s Day is about showing our dads how much we appreciate all that they do for us. According to the National Retail Federation, the average consumer plans on spending about $117.14 on dad this year, which is up 10% from 2011. While the economy still tends to spend about $35.36 more on Mom, spending on [...]
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When asked if there were plans to do more cross border shopping now that the duty-free limit has increased, 33% of respondents on RedLeafLoans.ca’s Facebook page indicated that they plan on doing more-cross border shopping. 17% prefer to support the Canadian economy, despite the cash savings. 40% said that the increase makes no difference as [...]
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It’s easy to forget that the high prices on fruits and veggies we’ve been avoiding all winter do not carry over into the summer months. When in season, produce can be an inexpensive and extremely tasty base for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. You can expect to find great prices and full flavor [...]
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They say every young girl (and a few boys) starts planning her dream wedding at a very early age. It’s unlikely that the costs associated with that fairytale wedding are considered as the dress, the flowers, and the cake are imagined. By the time the big day comes, it’s hard to let go of what [...]
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Chances are that you have recently purchased something and noticed a tip jar on the counter. Chances are also that you had no idea you were even supposed to tip for that service. It’s an awkward and common situation we face nearly everywhere we go. Tipping too much could turn a treat into an expense, [...]
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