How a camera lost and a camera found underwater forged a connection
There is a strong convention among divers about discovered gear: what you find, you try to return This is a story about how, sometimes, everything just works out the way it’s supposed to — thanks to the world of social media and maybe just two degrees of separation. And it begins with a watery grave. […]
Children with autism now eligible for MedicAlert emergency bracelets
A new program allows police to access the personal information of children with autism during an emergency Edward Sun, 10, tried on a MedicAlert bracelet for the first time Saturday. “Do you have any other colours of these?” he asked, pointing to the ID bracelet used by police and first responders to identify people in […]
Paying down debt vs. building savings? How to choose
Simple math suggests it’s likely better to get rid of debt before saving for retirement or adding to your emergency fund. In general, if the interest you pay is higher than the interest you earn, you’re losing money. But personal finance decisions are rarely so simple, and ditching debt first isn’t the right choice for […]
Super-Couponing Tips: Tips to use coupon savings for vacations
It’s difficult to put a vacation-saving strategy together without knowing exactly where you want to go and what kinds of experiences you’d like to enjoy when you get there. For example, a week at the beach is going to be less expensive than a week at a popular theme park. As you think about that, […]
Saving money at home – whatever the weather
Insulating your home can slash your energy bills – but it’s about more than rolling out some fibreglass in your attic A bout of bad weather can be quite a shock to the system – but so too is the inflated energy bill that comes a few weeks later. But no matter how the weather […]
The single woman’s guide to budgeting
No one wants to sit down once every week and track their spending. However, this is an essential practice to live a good quality, stress-free life. People who build and track their budget spend just right and save more for the future. Most single women, unfortunately, do not consider budgeting seriously and save less than […]