The Best Bank Accounts for Newcomers to Canada
For newcomers to Canada, picking the right bank account is an important first step to establishing a sound personal financial plan. With that in mind, […]
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Fees are for Suckers: Mr. Thrifty’s Favorite No Annual Fee Credit Cards
OK, perhaps we exaggerate slightly: Mr. Thrifty is willing to create a limited exception for credit cards where the first year’s annual fee is waived […]
Ask Mr. Thrifty: Is the DUCA 4.25% Investment Share Offering a Good Deal?
We use this forum to post follow-up Q&A on the topics in our blog. Q: Thanks for your informative 2019 article on DUCA. I’m a […]
High Interest Savings Deal Alert: DUCA Offering 3.0% [This offer has lapsed]
Attention Fellow Savers! Mr. Thrifty wants to alert you to a new savings rate promotion by DUCA: 3.0% interest (increased in early January from 2.50%) […]
La Capitale Offering 3.00% Interest Rate on New Deposits [This offer has ended ]
Attention Quebec Residents! La Capitale, a Quebec-based civil service mutual company, is offering high interest savings accounts with a promotional interest rate of 3.00% per […]
Buffalo Travel Tips: Mr. Thrifty’s Guide to Enjoying Buffalo Like a Local
As our Twitter followers know, Mr. Thrifty recently spent a weekend in Buffalo (attending a Bills-Eagles game!). Unlike many visitors, Mr. Thrifty explored the “Queen […]
Affected by the Lufthansa Strike? AirHelp Can Help!
Lufthansa Strike, 6 – 8 November, 2019 Lufthansa Cabin Crew are scheduled to go on strike starting today, November 6, to November 8. Affected travelers […]
Morocco Travel Tips: Mr. Thrifty’s Guide to Make the Most Out of Your Moroccan Adventure
Fresh on the heels of a largely self-guided 11 day, 10 city tour of Morocco, we have compiled a series of travel tips to help […]
High Interest Savings Alert: RBC Offering 2.50% on New Accounts [This offer has expired]
Attention Fellow Savers ! RBC is offering a promotional interest rate of 2.50% for depositors who open new High Interest eSavings accounts. To open an […]
B2B Bank: Soft Launch of High Interest Savings Account – 3.30% Interest Rate [This offer has expired]
Attention Fellow Savers ! B2B Bank, the bank which (as the name suggests) was launched to service only financial advisers and other similar businesses, has […]
OFX Special: Save on 50% CAD to USD Transfers [This Deal Has Lapsed]
Attention Fellow Savers ! OFX is running a special for the month of September: save 50% on OFX’s normal exchange rate on CAD to USD […]
Mr. Thrifty’s Proven Strategies to Save Money on Air Travel
Yes, savers, it is possible to save money on air travel without compromising your travel plans. We’re not here to repeat the rather obvious advice […]
High Interest Savings Deal Alert: BMO Offering 2.85% [This offer has expired]
Attention Fellow Savers ! Mr. Thrifty wants to alert you to a new, targeted savings rate promotion by BMO: 2.85% interest until February 29, 2020 […]
Mr. Thrifty’s Top Ten Student Discounts
With the start of school right around the corner, Mr. Thrifty is feeling nostalgic as he reflects on all the great student discounts he was […]
USD High Interest Savings Deal Alert: SBI Canada Bank Offering 2.50% on USD Deposits [This Deal Has Expired]
Attention Fellow Savers ! SBI Bank Canada is offering a new USD savings rate promotion: 2.50% on new deposits to its USD Super Saver Account […]
High Interest Savings Deal Alert: Manulife Offering 2.85% [This Deal has expired]
Attention Fellow Savers ! Mr. Thrifty wants to alert you to a new, limited time savings rate promotion by Manulife Bank: 2.85% interest on new […]
How to Save Money On Hotels
As part of our series about how to save money on travel we want to share our experience on how to save money on hotels. […]
Ask Mr. Thrifty: CDW Car Rental Coverage
Q. Which Canadian credit cards have the best car rental collision damage waiver (CDW) coverage — both theoretically, and practically (on record for giving great service when it was needed).
How to Cut Your Phone Bill While Travelling
Taking some basic steps before you depart on your next journey can help you eliminate outrageous roaming charges and cut your phone bill while travelling. […]
Mr. Thrifty’s Reading List – Personal Finance
Mr. Thrifty wants to share the core books in his library so that you, too, can develop your own thrifty strategies. In Part I we […]