Posts by Barry Choi
Airbnb in Japan: Tokyo and Kyoto
With hotels being notoriously expensive, it’s no surprise that Airbnb in Japan has become very popular. That being said, there are plenty of cheap hotels in Tokyo, but where should you stay? No matter what city you’re in, accommodations can be found everywhere, but narrowing down the choices can be tough. I’ve highlighted some popular spots…
Read MoreDrop App Review
If you haven’t heard of Drop, you’re not alone. But let me tell you right now that this app is a must download for anyone who likes loyalty rewards and free stuff. It was introduced to the Canadian marketplace in 2016 and has been rolling into select U.S. markets this year. Drop now has 150,000+…
Read MoreBudapest Travel Blog: It’s Beautiful!
Budapest is one of those cities that constantly ranks in various Top 10 lists, yet it’s still hardly visited by many travellers. After seeing so many amazing pictures, I finally decided to make a stop there on my most recent Eurotrip. With stunning architecture, refreshing thermal baths, and a culture that can be unique, Budapest lives up to…
Read MoreWhy I Don’t Bother with Extended Warranty
The first paid job I ever had was with a company called CompuSmart. It was a big box retailer from western Canada who was opening their first store in Ontario. I was hired to do sales in software and upgrades, and I couldn’t have been more excited. During my training, it seemed pretty obvious that…
Read MoreExploring the Florida Keys
**I was recently hosted by the Florida Keys who did not review or approve any aspect of the following story. Hey everyone, if you were following my Tweets and Instagram at the end of April, you’ll know that I was on a press trip to the Florida Keys. To be honest, my knowledge of the…
Read MoreThe Questions You Should be Asking When you First Meet a Financial Advisor
Many of us know that having a financial advisor is important, but when you meet with one for the first time, do you know what questions to ask? The questions you ask and the answers you get should help determine if you’re comfortable with letting this person manage your money. It doesn’t matter if you’re…
Read MorePicking the Right Robo Advisor for You
For too many years Canadians had to look southward and enviously gaze at the bevy of hands-off investing options that our American counterparts had to choose from. Thankfully, this lack of choice in The Great White North has changed in a big way over the past couple of years. While you might be tempted to…
Read MoreAdvice for Getting Your First Mortgage
It was just over a year ago that I purchased my first home and with it came my first mortgage. As a personal finance expert, I was quite familiar with mortgages, so there were no surprises for me. However, many first-time homebuyers may not be familiar with the process of getting a mortgage which is…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Solo Travel
Despite the fact that it’s been almost a decade since I travelled alone, I still have fond memories of that time. Admittedly, my solo travel days were limited since most of the time I ended up meeting people, but there’s something about solo travel that can energize the soul. To be honest, I never travelled…
Read MoreAvoid These Tax Mistakes if You’re a Freelancer
Recently, Intuit Canada released a study on “The Rise of the Self-Employed Economy.” The study found that half of Canada’s workforce will be freelance by 2020. At first, this number seems high, but when I thought about it, it made a lot of sense. I started freelancing two years ago, and a lot of my…
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