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When diamonds aren’t forever
Many jewellers allow you to ‘upgrade’ your diamond for a new and bigger one. But make sure you get a fair price.
When your fiancé first proposed, you were happy to take what you could get. After all, the poor guy was just starting out. So you squinted at the speck of diamond in your ring and told him it was the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen. But now that he’s got a decent job,...
Is rust-proofing worth the cost?
Not in California, perhaps. But here in Canada, where your car will be assaulted by gravel, ice and salt? You bet.
Rust. It’s a four-letter word that can wreak havoc on a car—and your wallet. So wouldn’t it make sense to pay for some extra protection?
If you lived in California, like Dan Edmunds, director of vehicle testing at Edmunds.com, he’d tell you after-market rust protection is a waste...
Gym dandy
What’s the biggest financial issue you face when choosing a gym? Whether you’ll actually go. Here’s how to find a club you’ll love.
Alexandra MacQueen easily lifts 40,000 to 50,000 pounds per week. She calls it her “completely average mid-40s female who loves weight-lifting” routine. Not even a torn knee ligament prevented this working mom from working out. Alexandra is dedicated—which...
Airline seat secrets revealed
Which seats are worth paying extra for? Which should be avoided at all costs? Here is a quick guide to the best and worst seats on your next overseas flight.
Back in the glory days of commercial air service savvy travellers realized that they could get a ton of extra legroom by arriving early and sweet-talking their way to an emergency exit seat. Those were the days. The airlines soon realized...
Romana King is a Toronto-based writer, editor and blogger for business and lifestyle publications and a licensed realtor with Century21. Romana currently writes a regular column and blog for MoneySense magazine that focuses on home owner and real estate issues. She has regularly contributed to Business Edge, CI Top Broker, Advisor.ca, Advisor's Edge, Check UP!, CBC.ca, Toronto Sun and the Toronto Star.