The Best Rides in Walt Disney World
I love Orlando! The funny thing is, I’ve only been twice. It’s not like I’m some giant Disney World nerd (although I do like Disney), nor am I a Harry Potter fan who needs to see Hogwarts at Universal Studios (okay, Hogwarts is pretty cool). For me, Orlando brings back good memories. It’s the last…
Read MoreHow to set up an Automatic Savings Program with Tangerine
One of my top tips for saving money is to make things automatic. What that means is that you would set up automatic withdrawals, so your savings becomes your number one priority. It sounds simple enough, but I’ve come to realize not everyone knows how to set up these automatic self-payments. Inspired by Rob Carrick’s…
Read MorePayday Loans are the Worst!
If you didn’t know, payday loans are the worst! The amount of interest you’ll end up paying is insane – think 500%+. Yes, you read that right, you could end up paying FIVE HUNDRED percent interest. That makes your credit card interest look like a steal. With the cost of a loan being so much,…
Read MoreHow to Break bad Spending Habits
When I was younger, I used to have some pretty bad spending habits. I would purchase things that really didn’t add any value to my life such as DVDs, CDs, and action figures. I would eat out whenever I wanted, and see every new blockbuster movie the first weekend they came out. I could have easily…
Read MoreDon’t let Investing Intimidate you
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TD Direct Investing. All of the opinions are my own. Becoming a self-directed investor made a huge impact on my life. It completely changed the way I viewed money. By becoming a do-it-yourself investor, I was in control of my finances – it was…
Read MoreBudgeting Tips for Students
With the start of the school year just a month away, it’s time to start thinking about budgeting tips for students. Generally speaking, students don’t have many expenses but it’s during your school years that you really want to start practicing your money management. This can be a bit tricky since summer spending affects a…
Read MoreOptions For Using Your Mobile Abroad
Let’s be realistic, who doesn’t travel without their cellphone these days? They offer so much convenience that it would be silly not to travel with it. The problem is, when using your mobile abroad, roaming charges can add up to some ridiculous amounts if you’re not paying attention. Fortunately for all of us there’s many…
Read MoreFinTech in Canada Explained
FinTech in Canada has been growing at a rapid pace. New players are coming online all the time which has given Canadians more choice when it comes to their financial needs. Even traditional banks have recognized the importance of Fintech and have started to roll out new products that are clearly targeting people who are…
Read MoreI bought a home, now what?
A few months ago I wrote about how I bought a condo. Despite how much I prepared, there was no way for sure to tell what would happen after I closed. Well, some things went according to plan, but some other things came up that were a bit annoying. As a money guy, it was…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I Don’t use my Credit Card?
With increased debt loads across the country, many Canadians, including millennials, have decided to start using cash and debit more. But that brings up an interesting question. What happens if I don’t use my credit card? It really depends on our individual situation. In theory, we’ll spend less since research has found we spend less…
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