Before we get into the serious part of this newsletter (you know, the part where you save money), I wanted to talk to you about this weird bald guy that appears in the picture above with me.
He might not have hair and he might not dress as well as me, but he's a great guy and a personal finance savant. He's bringing to the table his experience as the former CEO of another personal finance website called Hardbacon, and he will be taking over this newsletter.
I will still be involved in most aspects of MooseMoney, such as finding the deals you can find at the end of the newsletter and engaging with you guys on our Reddit sub, but starting next week, Julien is the one who will sign the newsletter.
Moosey McSaver, Co-Founder of MooseMoney.com
Alberta Teachers Make T-Shirts and Crochet Scrunchies to Pay Bills While They're on Strike
Looking for some side hustle inspiration? Since Alberta teachers are on a province-wide strike, some of them have turned to creative side hustles in order to help pay their bills. Greg Pollard, a Fort McMurray social studies teacher, is using a heat press machine in his basement to make custom clothing like team jerseys, while Airdrie music teacher Sarah Batchelor is crocheting and selling hair scrunchies and mug cozies. If you're curious, you can buy a heat press machine from Amazon for $240 and start your own side hustle.
Source: CBC
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Get Free Kids Admission to National Museums over Christmas with the Canada Strong Pass
The Canada Strong Pass, which gave free admission to national museums for people under 17 during the summer, is back for the holiday season. From December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026, children and teens get free admission to national museums and free entry to Parks Canada national parks and historic sites. For example, admission to the Canadian Museum of History, which usually costs $17 for children, will now be free with the Canada Strong Pass. The pass also includes free travel for young people on VIA Rail when accompanied by an adult. The pass is free and no physical or virtual card is needed. Just show up at applicable institutions and enjoy the free admissions!
Source: CTV
New Automatic Tax Filing System Makes It Easier to Get Government Benefit Cheques
Mark Carney announced that a new automatic tax filing system would be coming in 2027 for low-income Canadians. Since government benefits like the GST/HST credit, the Canada child benefit and the Canada Disability Benefit can't be given unless taxes are filed, this ensure that low-income people are getting the benefits that they're entitled to.
Source: Global News
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Telus and WestJet Loyalty Programs Are Now Linked So You Can Redeem Rewards Sooner
A new partnership between Telus and WestJet allows customers to transfer points between the two loyalty programs. This means that customers can earn WestJet points on their Telus bills and convert Telus Rewards points into WestJet points to redeem flights. As an added bonus, customers who link their accounts will get a free standard seat selection voucher to use on a WestJet flight, plus a three-day roaming pass for Telus customers.
Source: Travel Pulse
Major Banks Keep Dumping Customers
After CTV reported a story on RBC cutting ties with a decades-long customer, more than 100 people have shared similar stories of getting dumped by other major banks, including BMO. The process of "debanking" is rare but apparently allowed with reasonable notice. Otherwise, you could be entitled to a refund of fees or compensation if you didn't get enough notice. To be safe, we'd recommend opening a secondary no-fee account at a bank like EQ, Neo or Tangerine in case you get debanked, and you'll earn more interest this way, too.
Source: CTV
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Janes Pub Style Chicken Strips, Nuggets or Burgers
$1.85
This is a crafty hack I found from Red Flag Deals. Janes Pub Style Chicken Strips, Nuggets and Burgers are currently on sale at No Frills until October 22 for $5.85, down from $10. Then, if you go to this website, you can get a $4-off coupon, reducing the total cost to a measly $1.85. Even if you don't live near a No Frills, the $4-off coupon is still pretty handy!
Free Tim Hortons coffee through the app
$0
I am a dedicated Tim Hortons moose through and through, which means I start every morning with a classic double-double. Thanks to this deal, spotted by Instagrammer @LivingonaLoonie, if you order a hot brewed coffee through the Tim Hortons app, you'll get 400 points which you can redeem towards a future coffee. Or, hey, go wild and get a bunch of Timbits instead! I won't judge you.
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