Personal Finance – Page 3

Paysimply Review | Pay your taxes and bills with credit cards

Paying your income taxes, city taxes, or hydro bills with a credit card may not seem like a good idea since you’re usually charged a fee for the service. However, since many credit cards require…

Credit Card Size: Understanding Dimensions and Standards

Have you ever wondered if all credit card sizes are the same? You would think with so many different financial institutions around the world, there wouldn’t be universal dimensions. However, credit card sizes are actually…

4 Steps to a Worry Free Retirement

Today’s post comes from my friend Kyle Prevost over at MillionDollarJourney.ca. He recently created an inexpensive retirement course that can help you plan out your financial future. Many people wonder if these investment courses are…

Why You May Wish to Own a U.S. Dollar Investment Account

Over the years, a lot of people have asked me if it’s worth opening a U.S. dollar investment account. I couldn’t really comment on this as I didn’t really have a solid argument for the…

Small Business Insurance Explained

It was 10 years ago when I became a small business owner. I started small with this blog, but over the years, I’ve become a media consultant, freelance writer, brand ambassador and more. While growing…

BMO Rewards Guide | How to maximize your points

BMO Rewards has been really aggressive as of late. They’ve had huge marketing campaigns and they often offer BMO customers one of the cards for free for the first year. Admittedly, getting the annual fee…

Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) Canada | Everything you need to know

In recent years, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Registered Education Savings Plan which is more commonly known as RESP. I suppose I shouldn’t be that surprised that many of my peers…

American Express SimplyCash Preferred Card Review

The American Express SimplyCash Preferred Card is one of the best cash back cards in Canada. What makes it stand out from others is that at 2% cash back on all purchases, it has one…

The Best Prepaid Credit Cards in Canada for 2024

Deciding on the best prepaid credit cards in Canada is pretty subjective. Some people are looking for a prepaid credit card because they want to increase their credit score while others prefer a hybrid card that allows…

34 Best Birthday Freebies in Vancouver in 2024

Getting birthday freebies in Vancouver has never been easier. Many major retailers and restaurant chains are happy to celebrate your special day with you, but it does take a bit of planning since you can…