Lifestyle

A digital drawing of small red hearts on a cream background.

Making New Connections After 50

Lifestyle

Reaching your 50s and beyond can be a deeply fulfilling stage of life—often marked by greater confidence, freedom and clarity about what truly matters. Yet for many, this is also a time when social circles shrink due to retirement, relocation,

A woman sitting on a couch holding her phone in one hand, and her credit card in another.

How Online Scams Are Targeting Everyone

Lifestyle

Online fraud is becoming more sophisticated every year, and even tech-savvy users can fall victim if they aren’t careful. Thankfully, you can protect yourself with services from Lumen and Aura, which we discuss later in this article. They both offer

Gold earrings and a gold necklace laid out together.

Smart Steps for Valuing and Insuring Your Jewelry

Lifestyle

Getting insurance for your jewelry is something many people put off until it’s too late. Whether you’ve got an heirloom necklace, an engagement ring or a beloved watch, valuing and insuring your jewelry can spare you financial and emotional pain if the worst happens. Let's look at why jewelry insurance matters, how to determine what your jewelry is worth and your coverage options, with a close look at what Jewelers Mutual offers. Most people assume their jewelry is covered under...

A laptop showing the words "donate"

Giving Back in Canada

Lifestyle

Canada is known for its generosity and strong sense of community. Every year, millions of Canadians donate money, goods or their time to support those in need, both within the country and across the globe. With so many charitable organizations working tirelessly to improve lives, it can be difficult to know where to start. Whether your passion lies in helping children, supporting families in crisis, fighting poverty or providing emergency relief, there are countless ways to make an impact. Let's...

A woman sitting at a table with a dog on her lap. She is looking at a laptop, working.

10 Ideas for Side Hustles

Lifestyle

Making extra money no longer means clocking in for a second job or spending your weekends exhausted. The best side hustles now live online and provide flexible, creative and scalable ways to grow your income without giving up your freedom. Whether you want to pay off debt, build savings or start a business of your own, here are ten realistic side hustles to consider. Google pay-per-click (PPC) ads are one of the fastest ways to generate income online. Businesses rely...

A person putting a large SALE sign on a car.

How to Find Black Friday Deals on Cars

Lifestyle

Every November, shoppers gear up for Black Friday to score big savings on electronics, clothing and gadgets. But increasingly, many are also asking: Can you really get good Black Friday deals on cars? The answer is yes, if you know where to look, what to watch out for and how to read between the lines of dealer promotions. While you won’t find doorbuster prices like on TVs or laptops, the discounts and incentives around this time can add up to...