Latest from Danielle Nerman
Catalytic converter thefts are dropping. It's no coincidence that metal prices are falling, too
Criminals steal catalytic converters because they contain platinum, palladium and rhodium — all of which have climbed in value in recent years. But as the price of those precious metals have dropped, so has the number of thefts.
0% financing on a new car? Deals are back — on some models
Over the last few years, car deals disappeared. But industry experts say shopping for a new or used vehicle is becoming more of a buyers market.
How 'forced financing' makes some car dealerships more money
Some car dealerships in Canada are only selling some vehicles to customers who finance the purchase, and those who choose not to say they’re getting shown the door.
She buys all her groceries across the U.S. border — and finds big savings
With the average grocery bill rising despite slowing inflation, Canadian shoppers are doing whatever it takes to reduce food costs, including making a run for the U.S. border where grocery prices are lower.
This Beyoncé fan scored a cheap ticket — by waiting until the last minute to buy
Can you score cheaper and better concert seats if you wait until the last minute to buy them? According to one independent ticket broker, the answer is: sometimes.
Why McDonald's menu items are different prices, even in the same city
McDonald's may taste the same from Moncton to Medicine Hat, but menu prices are not always consistent — even at restaurants in the same city.
Drive-thru or order inside: What's the quickest way to get your fast food?
You're late for work, but you're starving. So you pull into a fast food restaurant — but there's a lineup of minivans in the drive-thru. Should you get in the queue or go inside?
Why the golden age of flying is never coming back — and it might not be a bad thing
Canadians sometimes wax nostalgic about when we got free meals and boozy drinks on flights, but stripping the luxuries from air travel means more people can now afford to fly.
Bugles have disappeared from Canadian stores, sending fans in search of a salty substitute
A cone-shaped corn snack from Japan could save homemade nuts and bolts recipes this holiday season now that Bugles have been discontinued in Canada. It's just the latest snack from U.S. manufacturers to disappear north of the border.
Got space in your luggage? Air travellers get paid to carry parcels
Instead of using air cargo, an Alberta company is "hacking international shipping" by hiring airline passengers to transport items in their checked baggage.