Posts by Barry Choi
TurboTax Canada Review: How to File Your Taxes
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TurboTax Canada. All opinions are my own. Tax time has come again after what has been another difficult year for many Canadians. Continued lockdowns and restrictions mean that plenty of Canadians have continued to pivot when it comes to their work. For some, it…
Read MoreHow to travel hack
Now that you know what travel hacking is, you’re probably wondering how to travel hack? As mentioned, all you really need to do is sign up for a few credit cards. Not only will you get a welcome bonus when you get a new card, but you’ll also earn points on all your everyday purchases. …
Read MoreWhy You Need to Have a High Interest Savings Account
How would you like to make money for free? Silly question, isn’t it? Of course you would, and you can easily with a high interest savings account. A high interest savings account (HISA) is something that every Canadian should have, yet there are still many that don’t. Chances are, that’s just because they don’t know…
Read MoreThe Best Hotels Near Universal Studios Orlando With a Free Shuttle
Universal Studios Orlando is a great place to spend a day. Heck, with so much to see and do it’s a great place to spend several days. But while you may disagree on which ride to go on first, something we can probably all agree on is that the last thing you want to do…
Read MoreWhat is Renters Insurance?
If you’re planning to rent an apartment, condo, or even a detached family home, renters’ or tenants’ insurance can protect you from the worst-case situations. It can cover you when your home is broken into, a friend hurts themself at your place, or the property is destroyed, and you’re forced to move out. Some landlords…
Read MoreOntario Energy Rebates
Are you looking for Ontario energy rebates? At any given time, there are multiple incentives and rebates available that can help you save money if you’re looking to make energy efficient upgrades. How much you get back depends on where you live, what you’re upgrading to, and who your energy provider is. To help you…
Read MoreProperly Review
It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time home buyer or if you’ve owned multiple properties, the process of buying and selling a home can be stressful. You need to deal with changing real estate prices, getting a mortgage, and moving. That’s where Properly comes into play. Properly is a Canadian fintech company that has been…
Read MoreMartin’s Mortgage Maneuver Explained
Have you heard of Martin’s Mortgage Maneuver? It’s sometimes referred to as Martin’s Money Mortgage. Essentially, it’s a loophole that allows you to avoid the insane fees that banks charge when you break your mortgage. Funny enough, the calculation used by banks to come up with your penalty is a loophole itself since it uses…
Read MoreMortgage Basics Explained
Earlier in the year, my wife and I had bought our first home. Because we had done our research and had been saving diligently, we felt confident when we reached out to our realtor. After speaking to our realtor, we might actually be in the minority. While talking to my mortgage broker, he commented how…
Read MoreWhat Do Property Taxes Pay For?
Tonight a new Mayor of Toronto will be named. The campaign has been long and I can’t wait for it to end and for the city to move forward from its troubled reputation. Many voters have complained about increasing property taxes with one candidate promising to cut them if elected. Of course, these same people…
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