4 Steps to a Worry Free Retirement
Today’s post comes from my friend Kyle Prevost over at MillionDollarJourney.ca. He recently created an inexpensive retirement course that can help you plan out your financial future. Many people wonder if these investment courses are worth it, so here’s Kyle explaining how his course works and the value you get. *** “Will I be OK…
Read MoreWhy You May Wish to Own a U.S. Dollar Investment Account
Over the years, a lot of people have asked me if it’s worth opening a U.S. dollar investment account. I couldn’t really comment on this as I didn’t really have a solid argument for the pros and cons. Instead, I just told people that I didn’t want to bother with one since I preferred to…
Read MoreSmall Business Insurance Explained
It was 10 years ago when I became a small business owner. I started small with this blog, but over the years, I’ve become a media consultant, freelance writer, brand ambassador and more. While growing my business, I’ve made a few mistakes but learned from them. I would argue that my biggest mistake was not…
Read MoreIs the American Express Platinum Card Worth it?
In late 2023, the American Express Platinum Card was refreshed. Although new credits were added to the card, the annual fee also increased to $799. That’s the highest yearly fee for any personal credit card in Canada. Many people who currently hold the card started to question if the value was still there, while those…
Read MoreWalt Disney World Swan Reserve Review
If you want to stay on-site at Disney World and use points, the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is one of your top choices. Not only can you use your Marriott Bonvoy points to book a room, but it’s also within walking distance to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. I knew I wanted to stay at…
Read MoreAmerican Express Points Transfer Partners
Of all the bank travel programs in Canada, American Express Membership Rewards is the best. Not only do they have multiple credit cards that allow you to earn points quickly, they also have many ways for you to redeem your points. Although you can use your points on any travel purchase for the same value,…
Read MoreBuying miles and points: Is it worth it?
Airlines, hotel chains and most loyalty programs have an option to buy points or miles from them, but is it worth it? Buying miles and/or points is usually not a good deal in the vast majority of situations. Since loyalty programs are an important source of revenue and profit, companies aren’t going to sell you…
Read MoreBMO Rewards Guide | How to maximize your points
BMO Rewards has been really aggressive as of late. They’ve had huge marketing campaigns and they often offer BMO customers one of the cards for free for the first year. Admittedly, getting the annual fee waived for a premium travel credit card is appealing, but is BMO Rewards any good? While BMO Rewards does have…
Read MoreTD Rewards Visa Card Review
The TD Rewards Visa Card is a highly underrated credit card. You get a respectable welcome bonus, a decent earning rate, and mobile device insurance. Admittedly, TD Rewards may not be as flexible as other travel rewards programs, but since Expedia powers it, you can book almost any type of travel with your points. This…
Read MoreTD Cash Back Visa Review
The TD Cash Back Visa Card is an entry-level cash back card. Despite its lack of many benefits, it’s a popular card among TD clients because it offers easy-to-understand cash back and no annual fee. In addition, there’s no minimum income requirement to qualify for this card, so new immigrants and students are naturally attracted…
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