Posts by Barry Choi
How 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,…
Read MoreWhy I Still Embrace Frugal Living
Like many other people, as I’ve grown older, my income has increased. Think of it as climbing the corporate ladder. Making more money is great, but I still embrace a frugal lifestyle. It’s not like I’m the cheapest person out there, I just like being smart with my money. Don’t get me wrong, I won’t…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Before You Book That Cheap Flight
Over the years, thanks to sites such as Nextdeparture.ca, it’s never been easier to find cheap airfare. I like saving money just like anyone else, but one big issue with these deals is that you need to jump on them fast since they’re usually mistakes and the airlines quickly correct them. That could mean you…
Read MoreAer Go Pack Review
**The Aer Go Pack was gifted to me for this review. All opinions are my own. I’ve been using the Aer Travel Pack for a few years now so when they reached out to see if I wanted to try their new Aer Go Pack, you better believe I was excited. For the casual traveller,…
Read MoreSPG Amex Canada Review
**Note that the SPG Amex Canada card is now known as the Marriott Bonvoy from American Express Credit Card. The information below is still accurate as I’ve updated the benefits section, but I didn’t change the old names in this article. You can read my Marriott Bonvoy Amex Card review here. If you’re an SPG…
Read MoreHow to Find Cheap Flights Using KAYAK
How to find cheap flights is one of the most common questions I get asked. I wrote an entire guide about it in my cost of travel series, yet it’s still a topic that people constantly discuss. I get it, when it comes to travelling, airfare is one of your biggest expenses so people are…
Read MoreUnderstanding the RRSP Basics
You’ve likely noticed by now a ton of ads for RRSPs. This is pretty typical from the banks since the end of February is the deadline for contributions for the previous tax year. This is a great reminder for everyone, but RRSP contributions can be made any time during the year so there’s no need…
Read MoreIS PC Optimum the Best Retail Loyalty Program?
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PC Optimum. All opinions are my own. Without a doubt, my favourite loyalty program is PC Optimum. Now, you may be wondering if that’s actually true since this post is clearly sponsored by PC Optimum, but I’ve been using PC Plus (now PC Optimum)…
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