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The Best Ways To Budget As A Canadian Snowbird

Throughout modern day history, Canadian retirement has long since been associated with wintertime snowbird escapes. Getting away from the sun-lacking cold Canadian weather is one of the best ways to make the “golden years” more golden.   A New Wave Of Frugal Snowbirds The harsh reality today is that many individuals going into retirement are […]

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The Best Cell Phone Plan For Canadian Snowbirds

Nowadays it’s considered a basic necessity to have a working cell phone when you’re travelling abroad, whether it’s for business or personal reasons. Maintaining your phone’s functionality outside of your home country is essential to staying in touch with your relatives, friends, and work acquaintances. However, there are a few things you need to consider […]

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A Quick Guide To Importing A Car From Canada To The USA

If you’re an avid Canadian traveler who often weighs the benefits of car rentals versus car ownership in the United States, it will eventually make sense to just have a private vehicle licensed south of the border. Whether you’re exhausted from making the same lengthy drives over and over again, or simply just want a […]

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When Did The Canadian Dollar Surpass The US Dollar?

The relationship between the currency exchange pairing CAD:USD has seen substantial movements throughout our nation’s short history. Looking back at the past decade, it’s hard to imagine that the Canadian dollar ever carried more value than the US dollar. However, at certain points in time this was exactly the case. In fact, at a few […]

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Buying USD In Canada: When’s The Best Time?

Regardless of intention, every individual or business that is highly attentive to their finances will strive towards getting an optimal exchange rate. Although that’s definitely a worthwhile goal, even the best foreign exchange speculators in the world will tell you that perfect currency conversion timing is virtually impossible – you’d have to get really lucky. […]

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Which Countries Can Canadian PR Travel Without Visa?

Becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident will open up a world of opportunities in terms of travel. Successfully attaining PR status in Canada means that you no longer have to complete laborious visa application processes to visit certain countries. Fortunately, many of these places are 5-star travel destinations and popular tourist locations, so you’re practically guaranteed […]

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What Countries Use US Dollars? Areas Where Greenbacks Are King

It comes as no surprise that the United States of America isn’t the only country on this planet where the dollar has power.  It’s no wonder it is nicknamed the “almighty” dollar, the US treasury imparts a ton of influence on a global scale. The dollar is regarded as the unofficial business currency of the […]

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How Long Can You Stay Outside Of Canada Without Losing Benefits

When thinking about leaving the country, it is very important to know about the implications of your trip duration. If you plan on staying out of the country for an extended duration, you may eventually be restricted from certain national benefits at home. While this mainly applies to snowbirds, Canadians in general have a tendency […]

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Planning a Family Trip in Canada after COVID-19

There is no need to worry – the struggles of COVID-19 won’t last forever. If you’re currently reading this amidst the pandemic, while Canada’s still considered to be in an emergency state, just know that this situation is temporary and it will eventually pass. For many Canadians, the virus has taken a heavy toll on […]

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10 Best Snowbird Destinations In The USA

Looking for a warm place to escape this winter? Travelling south of the border when the weather gets too tough to handle is a popular idea nowadays, and it can be done on virtually any budget. Not only is the US very close to Canada geographically, but it’s also close culturally – you’re more than […]

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