Skip to main content

Featured

1 in 4 Canadians Can Only Afford the Minimum Payment on Their Credit Card

  Published August 24, 2026 · Canadian Money Brief A new survey from Equifax Canada puts a hard number on something a lot of us have felt creeping up all year: credit cards are doing more of the heavy lifting in Canadian budgets, and fewer people are paying them off. Of more than 1,500 Canadians surveyed, a quarter said they expect to make only the minimum monthly payment on their credit card, and another 7% think they'll fall behind entirely. That leaves just over half — 56% — who expect to pay their balance in full each month. The survey also found that 40% of respondents are spending more overall than they were a year ago, more than double the 18% who say they're spending less. Nearly 3 in 10 said they're leaning more heavily on credit cards to cover essentials like groceries and utilities, and close to a quarter are dipping into savings to keep up with everyday costs. More than a third have cut back on contributions to savings, investments, or education funds to make ro...
Post a Comment
Read more

article

Labels

Pecan Tassies

Pecan Tassies are delightful bite-sized treats that are perfect for any occasion. Here's a classic recipe :

Ingredients:

For the Pastry:

  •  1 cup butter, softened
  •  6 oz cream cheese, softened
  •  2 cups all-purpose flour


For the Filling:

  • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  •  2 tablespoons melted butter
  •  2 large eggs
  •  1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  •  1 ½ cups chopped pecans


Instructions:

1.  Prepare the Pastry:

  •     In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  •    Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
  •    Divide the dough into 1-inch balls. Press each ball into the bottom and up the sides of a mini muffin tin to form a cup shape.

2. Make the Filling:

  •    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  •  In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  •    Stir in the chopped pecans.

3.  Assemble and Bake:

  •    Fill each pastry cup with about a teaspoon of the pecan filling mixture.
  •    Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pastry is       lightly browned.
  •    Allow the tassies to cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing them to a wire rack to        cool completely.

Enjoy your delicious Pecan Tassies! 

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment