Posts by Barry Choi
How $18 a Month Could Protect Your Family’s Finances
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RBC Insurance. All opinions are my own. Over the last few years, my wife and I went through two significant life events that drastically affected our finances. We bought our first home in June of 2016, and our daughter was born in the summer…
Read MoreA Year of the Second-Hand Economy
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kijiji. All opinions are my own. As the year comes to an end one thing that I’m really proud of is how I was able to use the second-hand economy to make and save money. Admittedly, since I was working with Kijiji throughout the…
Read More3 Things to do With Your Money After Getting Married
I got serious about my money when I proposed to my wife nine years ago. Saving for the engagement ring was a big deal, and I knew we would have a lot of upcoming expenses as we started to plan for our wedding. Fortunately, my wife and I were on the same page, but there…
Read MoreHow to Start Investing in 4 Easy Steps
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RBC InvestEase Inc. All opinions are my own and are based on my own research of the subject matter. I’ll be honest, I was terrified of investing in my younger years, but I knew that the earlier I started investing, the more money I…
Read More5 Museum Must-Sees While Visiting Washington D.C.
**This is a guest post from Johnny Jet Anyone who’s been lucky enough to be in the District of Columbia for an event, meeting, or even a vacation has like many of us, come to the quick realization that this city has so much to offer. In terms of things to see, places to go, and…
Read MoreGreat Canadian Rebates Review
GreatCanadianRebates.ca has been around for quite some time, but many people still aren’t familiar with the site. To simply put it, Great Canadian Rebates (GCR) allows you to earn cash-back on your online purchases! This isn’t exactly a new concept, but GCR has the distinction of being 100% Canadian and is designed for Canadian customers.…
Read MoreBudgeting for a Baby – What I Wish I Knew
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kijiji. All opinions are my own. This past weekend, my daughter Scarlett turned one. It’s been a crazy year adjusting as new parents with many ups and downs. As a personal finance expert, I wish I could tell you that we had all our…
Read MoreWhy I’m Afraid of the Next Bear Market
**Today’s post is from my friend Markus Muhs, a CFP, CIM, Investment Advisor, and Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management. I’ve known Markus for years and he’s one of the first people help me become financial literate and I’m thrilled to be sharing a guest post from him. First a disclaimer: I’m a financial advisor.…
Read MoreHow to Earn More Travel Rewards Points
People are constantly asking me how to earn more travel rewards? You see, I travel 3 – 4 times a year and for every trip I take, there’s a good chance that I’m claiming points in some capacity. Earning points is easy when you have one of the best travel rewards cards, but how do…
Read More5 Ways to Save for a Vacation Without Making it Feel Like You’re Saving
One of the biggest complaints I hear about travel is how expensive it can be. Sure, some people may end up spending five digits a year on their travels, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a good trip for $1,500. I honestly believe that travelling doesn’t have to be expensive, but admittedly, coming up…
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