Athanasia Nikolakakis

Whether you are completely new to the world of personal finance or have already figured out how to fund your retirement, personal finance courses are a great way to improve your financial literacy. Basic courses can be a simple, non-intimidating way to ease into a healthier financial future. Similarly, specialized courses (such as investing or […]

Qualifying for a new credit card can be tough. What are the easiest credit cards to get in Canada? Whether you have insufficient credit history or a poor credit score, it can be difficult to determine exactly which cards you will be approved for. Plus, credit inquiries can negatively impact your credit score. Apply for […]

Those who use the TTC, Toronto’s public transit system, know just how important it is to have a third-party app that can help you navigate the system. Most transit apps allow you to check local bus or subway arrival times and plan routes from one point in the city to another. Although the TTC admittedly […]

Credit cards can be a great way to earn some extra cash back or rewards points on your everyday purchases. However, depending on how you use your cards, you may be leaving a lot of rewards on the table. Gift cards are key to taking full advantage of credit card perks. When you strategically buy […]

Although buying groups are still relatively uncommon in Canada, they can be a great way to earn extra credit card rewards. The concept is simple: buying groups ask members to purchase specific (frequently discounted) items. These items are either shipped to the group’s address or a dropoff is arranged. Once the group receives an item, […]

Whether you want to book a getaway, enjoy a local outing, or purchase an item, daily deal sites can be a great way to save money. The sites generally allow you to purchase heavily discounted items or vouchers, though they sometimes come with extra fine print (for example, you may only be able to redeem […]

Whether you want to try out new recipes or improve your cooking skills, HelloFresh can be a fun way to shake up your cooking. The subscription service allows users to choose from 3-5 recipes per week (and either 2 or 4 portions per recipe). Once customers have made their choices, HelloFresh delivers all of the […]

If you are shopping around for a meal kit subscription, chances are that you have heard about HelloFresh and Chefs Plate. Both companies allow customers to choose recipes that they are interested in, then send them boxes filled with the exact amount of ingredients needed to get cooking.  Chefs Plate is owned by HelloFresh, but […]

Meal subscription kits like HelloFresh and Goodfood can be a great way to spice up your cooking. Recipes are relatively straightforward, making it less intimidating to experiment with new recipes. Plus, you do not need to worry about food waste since you are only sent enough of each ingredient to make your chosen dish—and the […]