Michael Prentice

Opinion: Dollar stores fit the bill: Prentice

Like most smart consumers, I’ve known for years that it’s possible to save by shopping at a...

Opinion: U.S. savings a flight of fancy

Many times I’ve heard people in Ottawa say they save a fistful of money on air travel...

Opinion: ’Tis the season for mall expansions

The numbers are staggering in the battle of the giants between the Rideau Centre and Bayshore Shopping...

Opinion: Landing a good deal with airfare loyalty points

I tried to cash in my Aeroplan points recently for a round-trip flight from Ottawa to London, England...

Opinion: Retail council hopeful that feds will crack down on Visa, MasterCard

The Retail Council of Canada appears confident that merchants will soon get relief from what it calls...

Opinion: Saving a bundle on telecom services

The technological age, which has brought ever-increasing options for vendors and made research easier, is giving increased...

Opinion: Cashing in on heightened credit card competition

A dollar saved is a dollar earned – and I figure I’ve already saved more than $1,000...

Opinion: Retailers find more bang for their buck at the Train Yards

Marlene Shepherd, doyenne of Ottawa’s fashion retailers, says she took “an educated risk” when she opened a...

Opinion: Cross-border shopping deals remain elusive

WATERTOWN, N.Y. – For anyone planning to do some cross-border shopping for the holidays, here’s a tip:...

Opinion: How much can you save shopping around for groceries?

We all know food costs are spiralling, but how much can you really save if you shop...

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