Posts by Barry.Choi
New Aeroplan Changes Announced | A huge win for travellers
I’ll be the first to admit that when Air Canada announced they were ending their partnership with Aimia/Aeroplan and were going to build their own program from scratch, I was skeptical. When it was later announced that they were going to buy Aeroplan and revamp it, I still wasn’t that impressed. I had this feeling…
Read MoreTD Aeroplan Credit Card Changes Announced
With the new Aeroplan being unveiled and the official launch happening on November 8, 2020, TD has revealed what their Aeroplan credit cards will look like at that time. Although we don’t know what the welcome bonuses are, we now know what the new benefits and annual fees will look like. Similar to CIBC and…
Read MoreWhat is a Last Will and Testament?
There is a common misconception that estate planning is only necessary for wealthy people with large homes, fancy cars and expensive art collections. I’m here to debunk that myth by explaining why every adult needs a will (no matter how much money you have) and how to get one in place today. Who needs a…
Read MoreWhy Use a Mortgage Broker: The pros and cons
Getting a mortgage is part of buying a home. Most people assume that mortgages come from a bank and while this statement is not wrong, it’s not the only option. You can also use a mortgage broker. So, what is a mortgage broker? How much do they cost? And, are they worth it? In this…
Read MoreNational Bank World Elite Mastercard Review
If you’re looking for a travel credit card with extended travel insurance, you’ll want to take a look at the National Bank World Elite Mastercard. It comes with 60 days of travel medical insurance as well as additional travel insurance that’s top of the class. There’s no doubt travel insurance is important for some people,…
Read MoreEQ Bank Review 2020 | Get 1.70% interest
If you’re looking for a Canadian bank that offers a good interest rate, then you need to check out EQ Bank who’s one of the most popular digital banks in Canada Right now, their interest rate is a respectable 1.70% interest* rate on their EQ Bank Savings Plus Account and easily makes it one of…
Read MoreAmerican Express Gold Rewards Card Review | Get up to 30,000 welcome points
**This post contains affiliate links The American Express Gold Rewards Card is one of the best travel rewards credits in Canada and is currently one of my favourite cards on the market. Some people complain that Amex isn’t widely accepted, but in recent years, more and more merchants now allow you to pay with American…
Read MoreGrocery Stores That Price Match in Canada
For many of us, monthly expenses such as groceries, utilities, rent or mortgage payments, car insurance, and more can quickly add up. Therefore, we are always eager to budget and save where we can. One of the best ways to save money on a monthly or weekly basis is by shopping for your groceries at…
Read MoreMarriott Bonvoy Amex Card Review | Canada
Once known as the SPG Credit Card in Canada, the Marriott Bonvoy Amex Card is now the official credit card for Marriott in Canada. In case you didn’t know, Marriott Bonvoy is the new name of Marriott Rewards which merged with Starwood Preferred Guest a few years back. Yes, I realize that it may be…
Read MoreScotiabank Gold Amex Review
The Scotiabank Gold American Express card is often ranked as the best travel credit card in Canada and it’s not hard to see why. It has an excellent earn rate, a good sign up bonus and no foreign transaction fees. Basically, if you spend a lot on your credit card and you like to travel,…
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