10 Common Travel Scams and How to Avoid Them
Travel scams are the worst, there’s no way to ruin your mood and vacation when you realize you’ve been ripped off. It doesn’t matter where in the world you are, someone will try to take advantage of you. The good thing is, most travel scams are similar throughout the world, so you can protect yourself…
Read MoreAirbnb or Hotel?
Airbnb or hotel? It’s a question many travellers ask. Each has their pros and cons, so how do you decide on which one to choose when travelling? Travellers who choose hotels do it because it’s part of the whole travel experience. Hotels offer Big beds, beautiful washrooms, and of course housekeeping. There’s no doubt that you’ll…
Read MoreCredit Card Hacks: How to legally maximize your points and cards
Credit card hacks are some of the easiest things you can do. Heck, you’re likely already doing some of these hacks and you don’t even know it. I’m not talking about real hacks that will get you in trouble with the law, but rather, these credit card hacks focus on perks and benefits that come…
Read MoreAmerican Express Platinum Benefits
The American Express Platinum benefits are the main reason why the Amex Platinum card consistently ranks as one of the best travel credit cards in Canada. Yes, the Amex Platinum comes with a hefty annual fee of $699, but the benefits included are easily worth more than that. If you read my American Express Platinum…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Money Safe When Travelling
One of my favourite things about travelling is exchanging my Canadian dollars for the currency of whichever country I’ll be visiting. There’s something about getting different coloured bills which sometimes come in ludicrous denominations that gets me excited about travel. I’ve already covered the best ways to exchange your money, but some people wonder how…
Read MoreWhat the Future of Travel may Look Like
COVID-19 has grounded most flights around the world, but with many countries now containing the spread of the virus, life may return back to normal in the near future. It’s not like we’ll go back to our daily lives like nothing happened. The pandemic will likely have a lasting affect on all of us. When…
Read MoreWhen Should You Consider Using the Services of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee?
Unfortunately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about bankruptcy and consumer proposals as of late. With debt at an all-time high, people are just looking at their options and hoping for a new start. To help you navigate the decision to seek professional help, I reached out to Linda Stern, a licensed insolvency trustee…
Read More10 Tricks to Getting Cheap Flights Busted
Getting a good deal on airfare has never been easier. With so many websites out there finding insane, it’s not uncommon to hear of a friend that booked a flight for a price that seems too good to be true. What most people don’t realize is that these deals usually come with conditions. In some…
Read MoreShould you Defer Your Mortgage, Rent and Credit Card Payments?
With the world upside down, many people have been laid off or had their hours greatly reduced. As you can imagine, this has many people worried about how they’re going to pay their monthly bills. The government of Canada has done a reasonable job by introducing emergency measures that will provide income to some Canadians.…
Read MoreWhat to do With Your Investments Right Now
Okay, I know you’ve heard by now that COVID-19 has caused mass selloffs in the stock market. I haven’t checked the exact numbers, but I think things are down about 30% from the peak. This is obviously a huge number and has affected everyone. Some people are panicking, some people are doing nothing, but many…
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