Is CAA membership worth it? Evaluating the benefits and costs in 2025
CAA membership offers roadside assistance, travel services, and insurance discounts. Many drivers find value in the peace of mind and potential savings it provides. For […]
No Fee Credit Cards
Tangerine Credit Cards: 10% Cash Back Offer Extended [Ends April 30, 2025]
Readers of the Thrifty blog will know that the no annual fee Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card and the Tangerine World Mastercard® are Thrifty favorites. Tangerine […]
Best Credit Cards for Newcomers to Canada: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Options
For newcomers to Canada, navigating the world of credit cards can be challenging. The best credit cards for newcomers often feature no annual fees, low-interest […]
Best Bank for Newcomers to Canada? Check out National Bank of Canada
In our article about The Best Bank Accounts for Newcomers to Canada, we cover the eligibility requirements and key considerations for opening a bank account […]
Neo Financial: What You Need To Know About Neo
Neo Financial is a rapidly-growing neobank which offers an attractive rewards program. Should you open an account with Neo? Read our take.
Amex Cobalt Card: How to Maximize Your Value
Mr. Thrifty is departing today from his blanket advice to opt for no-fee credit cards in order to highlight the benefits of the American Express […]
Tangerine Credit Cards: New 15% Cash Back Offer [This Offer Has Expired]
Readers of the Thrifty blog will know that the no annual fee Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card and the Tangerine World Mastercard® are Thrifty favorites. Tangerine […]
Neo Special Offer for Thrifty Followers: $25 Sign Up Bonus for the Neo Mastercard [This offer has expired]
Attention Fellow Savers! Neo is running a limited-time special offer on the Neo Mastercard for Thrifty followers: Apply for the Neo Mastercard through our link […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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).
U.S. Dollar Bank Accounts and Credit Cards for Canadians – Part I of II
An increasing number of Canadians need access to U.S. Dollar banking services — whether for travel, investment, savings or even living part time in the […]