**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Borrowell. All opinions are my own. Growing up I was fortunate that my parents taught me some of the basics when it came to personal finance. I was encouraged by them to open a bank account when I was young and they told me [...]
Despite the fact that I quit my full-time job almost two years ago, I still pick up shifts about once every three months at my old job. I don’t need the money, but I really liked my old job and enjoyed the people I worked with so it’s sort of a way to stay social. [...]
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The Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is one of the best things the government of Canada has ever introduced since you can get a yearly match up to $500 thanks to the Canadian Education Savings Grant (CESG). But you already knew that. If you’re reading this article, you want to know what happens to unused [...]
Do you have life insurance? Life insurance is one of those things in life that people tend to hold off on. Why? Well, there are two main reasons. Firstly, thinking about your death is pretty morbid and probably not something you want to spend your time focusing on. Secondly, finding the right life insurance policy [...]
Are you thinking of becoming a Costco member? Many Canadians are, and for good reason. Costco is a bulk store that offers pretty decent discounts for buying, well, in bulk. A Costco membership is more than just being able to buy large quantities of chicken breasts or paper towel rolls at a time. While the [...]
Let's get to the point, my American Express Platinum Canada review is positive since it's easily one of the best travel credit cards in Canada. The card comes with a yearly fee of $699 which is quite high, but it comes with a huge signup bonus, amazing benefits, and plenty of airline and hotel transfer [...]
Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or taking your first big trip, the key to a stress-free vacation is planning ahead. But before you start packing your flip flops and swimsuit, make sure you’ve got this one essential travel item: a will. Why do you need a will before heading out on your trip, you ask? [...]
Side hustles are all the rage these days. If you're not familiar with the term, side hustles are basically jobs that allow you to earn extra income outside of your regular job. Some people look for side hustles because they want the extra income while others have realized that they can make money from the [...]
Formerly known as ING Direct, Tangerine Bank has been in Canada for more than two decades. They were one of the first digital banks in the country and is one of the most recognized brands out there. The advantage of being one of the first players out there is that they know what their customers [...]
