8 Goals for Every Freelancer
I started freelancing in 2014. It happened by accident as a company reached out to me to write an article for them. I instantly said yes because I wanted the extra income, but I had no real goals in mind. I figured if I could make a few hundred dollars a year, that would be…
Read MoreHow to Build Credit as A new Immigrant
If you recently arrived in Canada, you’re likely wondering how to build credit as a new immigrant? The process of building a credit history and credit score in Canada is easy. However, depending on your circumstances, getting a good credit score may take some time. Regardless of your situation, building your credit score in Canada…
Read MoreThe Different Types of Credit Cards
With hundreds of different credit cards out there, signing up for a new one may require a lot of research. But instead of focusing on the benefits you get or the earn rate, you should consider the category of credit card that best suits your needs. Once you know what your primary goals are, you…
Read MoreWhat is dollar cost averaging?
If you’re going to start investing, one of the most recommended techniques is dollar cost averaging. New investors will likely have a blank expression when they come across this term and wonder what is dollar cost averaging? To simply put it, it’s a tactic where you’re making regular investment purchases regardless of the price. This…
Read MoreCanada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) | How to Apply for CERS
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) was recently announced and will replace the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program. The CERS will be similar to the CECRA in the sense that it’ll provide rent relief for small business owners, but the updated version is much better since it allows you to bypass landlords for…
Read MoreBlack Friday Travel Deals
Black Friday marks the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season.
Read MoreBest Before vs. Expiry Date: What’s the difference?
As a shopper, it is easy to be confused between the best before dates and expiration dates. Quite often people think that they’re the same thing and end up throwing out food that may still be good. This is an obvious problem as you’re creating food waste for no reason. Knowing which foods have expiration…
Read MoreDo Stores Price Match on Black Friday?
With Black Friday less than month away, many retailers are starting to release their deals. I’ve already featured some Black Friday travel deals, but do stores price match on Black Friday? For the answer to that question, I reached out to my friends over at Reebee who provided today’s guest post. Do stores price match…
Read MoreNew American Express Aeroplan Cards Arrive
The new American Express Aeroplan Cards have officially launched and we now know all the details. Competition is going to be tough since TD and CIBC also have multiple Aeroplan cards, but American Express has delievered the best welcome bonus for true loyalists. Although all the best Aeroplan credit cards are similar, they have slightly…
Read More7 Reasons Why Your Credit Card Application Was Denied
Applying for a new credit card should be a pretty straightforward process. You find a card that you’re interested in, you put in your personal information, and you hit apply. If things go well, you’ll be approved instantly. However, sometimes, there’s not an immediate decision and you need to wait 7-10 business days to see…
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