youngandthrifty https://youngandthrifty.ca Saving Generation Y Mon, 24 Dec 2018 18:00:41 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 http://users.feedblitz.com/8c9e8b47a0946478ce0bebcb8b3bcaa0/youngandthrifty3small.png youngandthrifty https://youngandthrifty.ca https://youngandthrifty.ca/okay-i-succumbed-to-the-spg-american-express-credit-card/ American Express Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card Review https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/589086448/0/young/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/589086448/0/young/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2018 18:00:41 +0000 https://youngandthrifty.ca/?p=1585 It’s been a few months now since Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) merged their loyalty programs, so now’s a great time to reflect on the updates and take a closer look at the much-lauded American Express Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card. With outstanding rewards, a hefty sign up bonus that equals…

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Sign-up bonus points: 50,000 points when you spend $1500 in the first 3 monthsQualifying annual income:  None
Annual fee: $120Recommended credit score: 740 – 850
Purchase interest rate: 19.99%Rewards: 5:$1 ratio on purchases at Marriott and SPG properties; 2:$1 ratio on all other purchases

It’s been a few months now since Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) merged their loyalty programs, so now’s a great time to reflect on...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/589086448/0/young/feed/ 8 https://youngandthrifty.ca/presidents-choice-financial-world-elite-mastercard-review/ President’s Choice Financial World Elite MasterCard Review https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/588733808/0/young/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/588733808/0/young/#comments Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:21:10 +0000 https://youngandthrifty.ca/?p=15582 Excellent earning opportunities and no annual fee set the PC Financial World Elite MasterCard apart from other rewards credit cards in Canada. Part of the President’s Choice (PC) Optimum points program, cardholders can earn rewards redeemable at participating stores. We take a look at whether the PC Financial World Elite MasterCard is truly one of…

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Sign-up bonus points: 0.97% interest on balance transfers for 6 monthsQualifying annual income:  $80,000 or household income of $150,000
Annual fee: $0Recommended credit score: Fair to Good
Purchase interest rate: 19.97%Rewards: Earn 30 points: $1 on grocery spends in Loblaws/Weston stores & PC Travel; 45 points: $1 at Shoppers Drug Mart/PharmaprixM,and 10 points:$1 on everything else

Presidents Choice Financial World Elite MasterCard Review

Excellent earning opportunities and no annual fee set the PC Financial World Elite...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/588733808/0/young/feed/ 11 https://youngandthrifty.ca/couch-potato-portfolio-introduction/ Couch Potato Portfolio: Introduction https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/588453946/0/young/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/588453946/0/young/#respond Wed, 19 Dec 2018 19:01:15 +0000 https://youngandthrifty.ca/?p=20982 Here at Young and Thrifty, you’ll often see us refer to “couch potato investing.” As you may have gathered, this low-cost, simple — and smart — investment strategy has nothing to do with either living room furniture or root vegetables. Rather, a couch potato portfolio can help you achieve your investment goals while taking on…

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]]> couch potato portfolioHere at Young and Thrifty, you’ll often see us refer to “couch potato investing.” As you may have gathered, this low-cost, simple — and smart — investment strategy has nothing to do with either living room furniture or root vegetables. Rather, a couch potato portfolio can help you achieve your investment goals while taking on minimal risk.

Want to know what all the fuss is about and how to get in on the action? Here’s your cheat sheet to all things couch potato.

What is...

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Best Ways to Save Money FastWith high unemployment (and underemployment) rates, skyrocketing housing costs, and less job stability than ever before, Canadian millennials are facing financial challenges that their parents’ generation never had to deal with. As a result, some young people are really struggling to pay their monthly expenses—never mind figuring out how to save money for a big purchase like a house or a car.

Many millennials are focused...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/587898384/0/young/feed/ 0 https://youngandthrifty.ca/the-best-high-interest-savings-account-in-canada/ The Best High Interest Savings Account in Canada https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/587755636/0/young/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/587755636/0/young/#respond Sat, 15 Dec 2018 16:00:18 +0000 https://youngandthrifty.ca/?p=20768 Searching for the best high interest savings account in Canada? We’ve got it covered with our review of the best savings accounts and how to choose the one for you. How would you like to make money on your money? Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Well, that’s essentially what happens when you open a high…

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High Interest Savings Account CanadaHow would you like to make money on your money? Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Well, that’s essentially what happens when you open a high interest savings account in Canada. Plus, it's a good way to kick start the good habit of saving money, whether it's for retirement, a house, or for a fun trip.

But what exactly is a high...

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