Travel: Luxury, for less
Calvin Leung |
How to book five-star hotels at two-star prices.

Jewelry: Not so shiny
Rob Gerlsbeck |
Your old jewelry isn't worth as much as you think.

Fashion: The measure of a man
Rob Gerlsbeck |
Once you wear a custom-tailored shirt, you'll never do off the rack again.

Education: The $150,000 surprise
Julie Cazzin |
Should you pay for your kids' education? Or should they?

Inside Stephen Harper's wallet
Rob Gerlsbeck |
Our elected representatives once earned incomes similar to typical Canadians. Now they earn compensation packages that leave most of us gaping in envy. Are we paying our politicians too much?

Books reviews: Virtually free
MoneySense staff |
These online books don't cost a penny, but they deliver a wealth of wisdom

Beat the protection racket
Rob Gerlsbeck |
Credit balance insurance sounds like a good idea. Until you find out how much it costs.

Shopping: Zombies of the aisles
Rob Gerlsbeck |
How do grocers turn us into buying machines?

Renovations: Make love to your home
Julie Cazzin |
Renovating used to be about money, now it's about love.

Diamonds: Stone sober
Rob Gerlsbeck |
Six keys to buying a diamond ring.

Books and blogs: Bite club
MoneySense Staff |
What caused the financial crisis? These books and blogs chew over the problem.

Wine: In praise of plonk
Rob Gerlsbeck |
You can drink even better on a budget.

Health: GDP down, muscle up
Rob Gerlsbeck |
Why recessions may actually improve our health.

Recession? What recession?
MoneySense staff |
We’ve found smart ways to turn bad times into good savings.

Funerals: Your last, best party
Rob Gerlsbeck |
Canadians are finding new ways to say good-bye.

Spice island
Julie Cazzin |
The beaches are beautiful, but what makes Grenada truly special is the food.

Counter revolution
Julie Cazzin |
Forget granite. Wood, soapstone and glass countertops are the next big things in kitchens

Mobile: Ring, ring, ka-ching
Rob Gerlsbeck |
Taking your cell phone on vacation can get expensive

Boat cruises: The royal treatment
Kildare Dobbs |
The Queen Mary 2 brings a touch of flapper-era elegance to ocean travel.

Energy use: From the ground up
Allan Tong |
Using the earth’s own energy to heat and cool your home saves the environment. It may save you money, too.

Ireland: A Titanic turnaround
Ian McGugan |
After a century marked by disaster and strife, Belfast is suddenly — and deservedly — hip.

Online music: Freedom song
Robert Gerlsbeck |
You don’t have to break the law to find free music online.

Travel: Make it personal
Kate Pocock |
Want to make your next vacation truly special? Hire your own private art historian or fly fisherman to guide you on your way.

Cars: The magnificent seven-seaters
Phil Raby |
Cooler than minivans, smaller than SUVs, a new generation of crossover vehicles is taking to the streets.

Garden art: Trickle down effects
Julie Cazzin |
Garden art combines form and function to bring splendor to your grass.