Archive for July 2021
CIBC Aeroplan Visa Review 2023
Want to start collecting Aeroplan Points while avoiding a hefty annual fee? Not to worry—there’s one Aeroplan Visa card that’s absolutely free! Our CIBC Aeroplan Visa review digs into what a no-fee Aeroplan card will give you (it’s not as much as a paid card, but it’s still a great start!). We also compare the…
Read MoreEnriched Academy Review
Editor’s Note: When the Enriched team approached us about completing an Enriched Academy Financial Coaching Review, we thought it looked pretty cool – but a bunch of money nerds who write about this stuff in their spare time aren’t really Enriched’s target audience. So what we did is set them up with a friend of…
Read MoreBMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard Review 2023
We love a card that pays us to use it – especially when it gives us bonus earnings for categories like groceries, gas, and bills! Our BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard Review breaks down which purchases earn you what percentages. It runs through the fine print on this premium cashback card, outlines the perks and…
Read MoreFinancial Freedom Update (Q3) 2021 – Sequence of Returns Risk Edition
Welcome to the Million Dollar Journey 2021 (Q3) Financial Freedom Update – the third update of the year! If you would like to follow my whole financial journey, you can get my updates sent directly to your email, via Twitter and/or Facebook. For those of you new here, since achieving $1M in net worth in June 2014 (age 35), I have shifted my…
Read MoreBest Canadian Student Credit Cards For 2023
I’m going to be brutally honest: when I was a student, I didn’t read a single article about the best student credit cards in Canada. My mom took me to the bank and basically told me where to sign. My only thought was , “Oh hey, free money!” …and put that $500 limit to the…
Read MoreBuying a House in Canada – Why I Can’t Wait To NOT Be a Homeowner
By the end of the summer I will no longer be a homeowner. In many countries that statement would be a simple matter of personal finance. Selling an asset, paying off a loan (mortgage) and moving on to another living space. But not in Canada. No, in Canada selling our house means that my wife and…
Read MoreNew Credit Card Offers Can Save You $1,500+ On Travel
The stats are incredible. 75% of Canadians have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 35% are fully vaccinated. In addition, travel restrictions are starting to lift in many countries including Canada. While these new developments should be enough to get people thinking about travel again, there’s an even better reason: the biggest…
Read MoreInstantly Minimize Charges and Bank Fees in Canada
No one likes to pay fees – but when it comes to the incredibly high bank fees in Canada, it becomes even more important to take action. Here are some quick and easy ways we can minimize our charges and bank fees or eliminate them altogether. Best No-Fee Bank Account in Canada The simplest way…
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