DIY Investing – With a Little Help
Forget about me, what did you learn from financial literacy month? Is there something that really stuck with you? Have you decided it’s time to take control of your finances? The one question that I was asked a lot this month was; how did I get over the fear of becoming a do-it-yourself investor? I usually…
Read More5 Travel Myths Busted
Over the years, I’ve heard a ton of different travel myths. To be honest, when I was first started travelling, I would believe them (e.g. bribe Thai police officers if you’re questioned for whatever reason), but I’ve quickly realized that many of these travel myths were completely untrue. I suspect that some of these travel…
Read MoreMarriott Bonvoy Off-Peak and Peak Redemption Rates Coming on September 14th
Back in April, Marriott Bonvoy announced that off-peak and peak redemption rates for a free night stay would be coming to Marriott.com and the Marriott Bonvoy App in the future. Today, Marriott said that those changes come into effect on September 14th, 2019 so you have about a month to make some reservations at the…
Read MoreThe cost of travel: How to eat cheap when travelling
Eating is one of my favourite things to do when I’m travelling. I absolutely love sampling local cuisine and some of my most memorable travel memories revolve around meals I’ve had. I honestly still dream about that matcha sundae I had in Kyoto, Tokyo. The problem is, eating out is expensive so I’ve had to…
Read MoreTravelpro Crew Versapack Global Review
In anticipation of an upcoming trip to Orlando with my brother and me, my cousin asked me what luggage I have. I told him that I use an AER Travel Pack for short trips where I’m on the move a lot, a four-wheel rolling carry-on when I’m doing short, multi-day business trips and a backpack/duffle…
Read MoreAre Robo Advisors in Canada Right for you?
Taking control of my finances and becoming a do-it-yourself investor was one of my greatest accomplishments. I always tell people that it’s pretty easy to become a DIY investor, all you need to do is get over your initial fears and do a little bit of research. Setting yourself up as an index investor is not…
Read MoreManulife All-In Banking Review
Not many people think about Manulife for their banking needs so it was pretty interesting when they introduced their new All-In Banking Plan which gives you access to 4 different products: an everyday bank account, a high-interest savings account, a no-fee cash back credit card and travel disruption insurance. The idea is that all of…
Read MoreHow to Plan Your First Trip
It seems odd that I’ve written a post on how to plan your first trip, but many people have no clue where to begin when it comes to travel. Okay, maybe it’s due to a lack of motivation or laziness, but the idea of this post is to guide you through planning a vacation. To…
Read MoreHow to Get the Most Out of Your Banks
Although some people have decided to use digital banks only, the majority of Canadians still use brick and mortar banks. There’s nothing wrong with that, but the question is are you getting the most out of your banks? Traditional banks offer a variety of products services but it seems like many people are using them…
Read MoreLive at Home Without Debt? Here’s What to do With Your Money
A little while back, a reader of mine (Suzette) commented on how it would be interesting to read a post that’s aimed at Asians. Her point was that many Asians typically live at home rent-free until they’re married and usually their parents would have paid for their education. As someone who fits that description perfectly,…
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