Guides to prize-linked savings, saving money, and getting more from your money in Canada.https://www.lodavo.caen-cahttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/retirement-planning-in-your-20shttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/retirement-planning-in-your-20sRetirement planning in your 20s isn't too early, it's your biggest edge. See how starting now can nearly double your savings, and the best places to put it.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/best-savings-apps-canadahttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/best-savings-apps-canadaThe best savings apps in Canada for 2026, ranked by goal, not hype. Compare rates, fees and CDIC status, plus Lodavo, the prize-linked savings app that works with the bank you already have.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/how-to-save-for-a-carhttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/how-to-save-for-a-carA simple, sourced plan to save for a car in Canada: set your target, a monthly savings table, where to keep the money, and how to make it more fun.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/is-prize-linked-savings-gamblinghttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/is-prize-linked-savings-gamblingNo, prize-linked savings is not gambling. Your principal is never at risk, Lodavo is free, and your money stays in your own Canadian bank. Here's the real difference.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/koho-alternatives-canadahttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/koho-alternatives-canadaLooking for a KOHO alternative? Compare EQ Bank, Wealthsimple, Neo and Lodavo on rate, fees and fit, with an honest best pick for each goal.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/lodavo-vs-kohohttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/lodavo-vs-kohoLodavo vs KOHO compared honestly. KOHO holds your money and pays 2 to 3.5 percent by plan; Lodavo holds nothing, pays no interest, adds free draw tickets.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/prize-linked-savings-canadahttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/prize-linked-savings-canadaWhat prize-linked savings is, how it works, and why it's legal in Canada. A plain guide to saving with a chance to win, with your principal never at risk.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/savings-glossaryhttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/savings-glossaryPlain-language definitions of the savings terms Canadians meet, from TFSA, CDIC and Plaid to skill-testing question, HISA and provably fair, kept Canadian and current.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/lodavo-is-live-canadas-first-prize-linked-savings-app-launches-on-ios-and-androidhttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/lodavo-is-live-canadas-first-prize-linked-savings-app-launches-on-ios-and-androidLodavo, Canada's first prize-linked savings app, is now available to download on the App Store and Google Play. Save money, earn tickets, and win up to $10,000 in free weekly draws.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/teen-gambling-the-hidden-dangers-in-video-gameshttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/teen-gambling-the-hidden-dangers-in-video-gamesTeen gambling is rising fast, driven by loot boxes and betting apps. Learn how it affects youth and what parents, teens, and regulators can do to prevent addiction.Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/canada-vs-u-s-banks-key-differences-every-consumer-should-knowhttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/canada-vs-u-s-banks-key-differences-every-consumer-should-knowCanadian banks prioritize stability with strict regulations, while U.S. banks offer more competition, better rewards, and higher risk. Understanding these differences helps consumers make smarter financial choices.Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/comparing-traditional-and-prize-linked-savings-accounts-in-canadahttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/comparing-traditional-and-prize-linked-savings-accounts-in-canadaTraditional savings accounts pay steady interest; prize-linked savings trades most of that interest for a cash prize draw, with your money just as safe. Here's how they compare in Canada.Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/understanding-prize-linked-savings-accounts-a-fun-way-to-savehttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/understanding-prize-linked-savings-accounts-a-fun-way-to-savePrize-linked savings turns a safe savings habit into free entries for cash prizes. Here's how it works in Canada, why a prize motivates saving, and how to use it well.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/introducing-lodavo-revolutionizing-savings-in-canada-with-prizeshttps://www.lodavo.ca/blog/introducing-lodavo-revolutionizing-savings-in-canada-with-prizesLodavo is a Canadian prize-linked savings app, founded in Montreal in 2022. Here's the story behind it: why we built it, how it works, and how it keeps your money safe.Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT