[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 the most recent changes. Read […]
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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 it with his readers. If […]
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 Credit Union — another example of a smaller player putting some of the big banks to shame by offering you a good deal for your hard-earned savings.
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 this the most impressive? Well, […]
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 presents some benefits and some […]
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 data device that offers you […]
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 all passengers affected deserve financial […]
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. Thrifty: the only thing worse […]
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 are trying to get the […]
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 many Canadian businesses. By shipping […]
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, active equity money managers are […]
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 this fascinating country. A lot […]
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 in May 2019 to help […]
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 and transit point and has, […]
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 along some travel advice so […]
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 management, where trained professionals consistently […]
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 roaming charges!), Mr. Thrifty has […]
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 carry-on bags: a proper carry-on […]
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 think that owning a car […]