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Valentine's Day On A Budget

Whether you’re newly in a relationship, married for a decade, or plan to celebrate with friends, Valentine’s Day can be a great excuse for a bit of romance or a bit of fun. Sure, it can be a day that is commercialized, but with the right attitude, it can be a chance to spend quality time with the one you love.

A traditional Valentine date however, can easily get pricey …

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Winter On A Budget

Winter on a budget

With snow coating the ground and winter’s icy grip taking hold, how do you plan to keep warm this winter? Heating your home in the Canadian winter can be expensive, particularly in unusually harsh winters like 2013-14.

Luckily there are ways to cut back on your heating and eating bill without getting frostbite, and this article will teach you a few of them.

Quick Fixes

Turning up the thermostat …

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Eating On A Budget

Eating on a Budget

This article is part of our Finance Hub.

Food is almost always going to be one of the bigger expenses in your budget, especially if you have a large family to feed. This guide will teach you how to manage your food budget and make your dollar go further.

Budgeting

Knowledge is power. If you don't know how much you're spending on food, it will be difficult to …

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Fitness, the Frugal Way

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The health benefits of regular exercise are numerous. Exercise is needed to keep you healthy, extend your lifespan and help you achieve a balanced life. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to spend a lot of money on staying fit.

The average gym membership in Canada costs between $40 and $50 each month, and this doesn’t include additional charges such as joining fees. If you want classes or …

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