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September is prime time to save on luxury cars

Dealerships are starting their everything-must-go sales to clear off lots. Car buyers this year face a different sales situation than they usually ha[...] read more »
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How to avoid a lemon and save money when buying a used car

With parents sending their kids off to college, some of them might be in the market for a reliable used car so that their offspring can drive back to[...] read more »
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U.S. Consumer Debt in 2011

Here is an infographic (we love them!) that takes a look at current (2011) consumer debt in the U.S. While the numbers may look bleak, it’s not all b[...] read more »
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GM’s profit jumps 89% as vehicle sales surge

General Motors made $2.5 billion in the second quarter, beating analysts’ expectations by getting higher prices for its vehicles, for its sixth-strai[...] read more »
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Auto Category Tops Canadian Online Ad Revenues

The Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada (IAB) today announced that Canadian Online Advertising Revenues for 2010 exceeded budgeted expectations [...] read more »
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If the U.S. Debt was the average family’s credit card debt

During this debate here’s been a lot of comparisons of our nation’s options to that of a business. For a couple reasons, I felt that this analogy is [...] read more »
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Used car prices stay strong on fuel efficient models

Your three to five year old Toyota Prius or Ford Focus may not be worth what it was in June, at the recent peak of gasoline prices, but it’s still li[...] read more »
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Volkswagen’s vehicle sales top 4 million in first half of 2011

Volkswagen AG, Europe’s largest automaker, said global first-half deliveries exceeded 4 million cars and sport-utility vehicles for the first time, p[...] read more »
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Groupon’s first ever car deal was a flop

Not everyone’s a winner in the Groupon arena. Last week, the online coupon giant launched its first effort to get into big-ticket retail, with a $500[...] read more »
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Shell Canada offers fuel saving tips and chance to win $1,000 in gas

Shell Canada kicks off summer driving season offering Canadians fuel stretching tips, chance to win $1,000 in fuel. Article includes five top tips. read more »
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Buying a used car may be a good investment

Throw the conventional wisdom for buying and selling cars out the door. Right now, traditional concepts of depreciation upon driving a new car off th[...] read more »
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Work and Play - It's not all about the money

When choosing a career, when deciding whether to remain in your comfort zone or to break out and try something new, when weighing the pros and cons o[...] read more »
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31 Famous Credit Card design sample

This serves as a reminder that finance can be moire than just crunching numbers. There is also art, psychology and all the things that go into marke[...] read more »
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Throne speech expected to focus on the economy

Canada's 41st Parliament will officially open Friday with a throne speech that will focus on the Conservatives' federal budget. The fiscal plan was[...] read more »
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The Big Three Rule Again!

For nearly a decade, the auto industry’s Big Three included at least one company that wasn’t from Detroit. Now, Chrysler is back among the three best[...] read more »
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