Personal Finance
What Insurance do I Need? 6 types of insurance to get
Have you ever asked what insurance do I need? With so many policies out there for various situations, it can be hard to tell what insurance you actually need. It doesn’t help that some insurance…
KnowRoaming Review
Are you looking for a KnowRoaming review? Over the last seven years, I’ve used both their travel SIM card and travel SIM sticker in dozens of countries. The obvious benefit of KnowRoaming is that you…
Giving More Strategically for a Greater Impact
Since the onset of the pandemic, many Canadians have relied on the services of charities. Responding to the pandemic, charities have been on the frontlines in hospitals, nonprofit nursing homes, food banks, meal delivery, and…
Should you get a Credit Limit Increase?
I don’t know about you, but it seems like I can’t go a week without someone asking me if I want a credit limit increase. Every time I use an ATM or go into a…
How to Manage Your Money as a New Parent
Having a child is what many people strive for but when that bundle of joy comes, it can be stressful since you’re trying to figure out how to be a new parent while having to…
What Happens to My Pension if I Quit My Job?
When I had a corporate job, my employer had a defined benefit (DB) pension plan. While these golden handcuffs were undoubtedly great, I did wonder what happens to my pension if I quit my job?…
Defined Benefit vs Defined Contribution Pension
One of the best employer benefits available is a pension plan which comes in two forms: defined benefit pension plan and defined contribution pension plan. Think of it as free money since your employer is…
Motive Financial Review
Motive Financial is the online banking division of Canadian Western Bank (CWB). Originally, this online platform was called Canadian Direct Financial which was created in 2008, however, in 2017 the company rebranded and Motive Financial…
OFX Review Canada | The best way to transfer money internationally
Finding the best way to transfer money internationally isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Sure, you could easily go to your bank and send an international money transfer, but you could get hit with…
My Pension Deferral Dilemma
As some of you know, I quit my full-time job in January of 2018 to freelance and spend more time with my daughter. What you may not know is that I was still technically an…