Posts by Barry Choi
11 Ways to Save on Your Home and Car Insurance
Price is often top of mind when buying insurance since it can be a huge expense for many people. However, many people hate paying for something they’ll hopefully never have to use. Plus, in certain cases (like car insurance), you’re legally required to have it. So, how can you get the coverage you need at…
Read More8 Hotel Booking Tips to Ensure You Get the Best Value When Booking Hotels Online
Do you struggle when deciding which property to pick when booking hotels online? It can be tricky, considering how many hotel or accommodation options most cities have. There are so many factors to consider that it can often be overwhelming, especially if you are travelling somewhere you are unfamiliar with. Well, in this blog post…
Read MoreGet Over Your Fear of Spending!
Ever since I’ve started this blog, I’ve focused on saving money, paying off debt, loyalty points, and travel. What’s interesting is that as I’ve become more comfortable with my money, I find that I spend more now. Part of that is because I now own a home and have a daughter, but I also believe…
Read MoreDIY 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 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 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 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…
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