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[Updated] Canada’s Border Restrictions During COVID-19

Mr. Thrifty has first-hand experience navigating Canada's border restrictions during COVID-19 and wants to provide you with a primer on…

4 years ago

The Best Speakerphone for Home Office Use: Jabra Speak 510

Mr. Thrifty has been so pleased with his Jabra Speak 510 home office speakerphone that he feels compelled to share…

4 years ago

DUCA, a Toronto-based Credit Union, is a Player in the HISA Game

Mr. Thrifty puts his staff hard to work to find little-known deals, just for his loyal followers. The latest? DUCA…

5 years ago

AirHelp Review: AirHelp Keeps on Delivering

In this latest AirHelp review, Mr. Thrifty is elated to report an even more impressive AirHelp success story! Why is…

5 years ago

Mr. Thrifty’s Favourite Summer Travel Gear

Summer is upon us and Mr. Thrifty wants to share with you his vast globetrotting experience. Travelling in the summer…

5 years ago

Pokefi: The Secret to Saving on Mobile Data Charges in Canada and Abroad

Mr. Thrifty wants to let you in on one of his top-secret travel tips: Pokefi. Pokefi is a pocket-sized mobile…

5 years ago

AirHelp Case Study: Levelling the Playing Field for Powerless Consumers

A landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice in March 2021 confirmed that airline strikes aren’t an extraordinary circumstance and that…

5 years ago

Travel Health Insurance for Canadians

As the global travel scene reopens we'd like to highlight the importance of travel health insurance for Canadians. Trust Mr.…

6 years ago

How to Get the Best FX Rates for Canadian Companies

Mr. Thrifty's Pick: the OFX Global Currency Account If you're a Canadian company, especially a small business or SME, and…

6 years ago

Amazon Seller Central USA for Canadians — How to Save on Foreign Currency Conversion

With the massive US market just across the border, selling on Amazon Seller Central USA is an attractive prospect for…

6 years ago

Are Canadian Robo-Advisors Adding or Destroying Value?

In a previous post covering the outrageous fees being charged by Canadian mutual fund managers we concluded that, on balance,…

6 years ago

How to save on car rentals at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel-Aviv, Israel (TLV)

Mr. Thrifty was recently in Israel and needed to rent a car for a few days to see more of…

6 years ago

Compensation for Flight Delays in Canada: Know Your Rights

Read on to check if you're entitled to compensation for flight delays in Canada. The Canadian government unveiled new rules…

6 years ago

What’s the Best Tourist SIM for Singapore?

Looking for the best tourist SIM for Singapore? Read on for Mr. Thrifty's analysis. Singapore is an extremely popular destination…

6 years ago

Priority Pass Travel Hack: How To Use Priority Pass and Strategic Flight Times to Save on Hotels

Mr. Thrifty is escaping the cold weather of North America with an extended tour of Asia. He's happy to pass…

6 years ago

Stop Paying Outrageous Fees on Canadian Mutual Funds (Part 1 of 4)

Part 1: Why Mutual Fund Fees are Killing Your Returns Mr. Thrifty can’t think of any profession, other than investment…

7 years ago

What’s the Best Deal on a Temporary SIM for the USA?

For those travelling temporarily to the United States and looking for a local mobile number (to avoid those atrocious Canadian…

7 years ago

The Ultimate Guide to Low-Cost Airlines

Part 1: Maximizing your baggage allowance The best carry-on bags for maximizing your baggage allowance There are 2 types of…

7 years ago

The Folly of Car Ownership

Ah..... there's nothing like the open road, glamour, sex appeal and all that BS. Our society has been brainwashed to…

7 years ago