Athanasia Nikolakakis
Athanasia Nikolakakis

Athanasia is a personal finance writer. Whenever she has to make a purchase, she takes pride in hunting down stackable discounts and finding great deals. She recently graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Cinema Studies.

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Budget

HelloFresh vs Goodfood: Which meal kit service offers the best value?

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…

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Budget

Goodfood Review 2023

Meal subscription services like Goodfood can be a great way to experiment in the kitchen. After all, these services allow users to select a variety of recipes each week, then send customers any necessary ingredients (and step-by-step instructions) so that…

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Credit Cards

The Top 7 Credit Card Apps In Canada

When you are shopping around for a new credit card, the quality of an issuer’s mobile application might seem insignificant. Still, not all apps are created equally — some have better features or a more intuitive layout than their competitors. Ultimately,…

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Banking

EQ Bank vs Tangerine: The Ultimate Showdown

Over the past few years, many online banks have built reputations for offering competitive financial products. Tangerine and EQ Bank are no exception. In fact, if you decide to constantly hunt down the most competitive rates for every single financial…

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Credit Cards

Can you pay your taxes with a credit card in Canada?

Credit cards have become the go-to payment method for many — and for good reason. If you pay off your balance in full every month, a credit card allows you to save money and earn valuable rewards. Unfortunately though, when tax…

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Insurance

The Ultimate Guide to Student Car Insurance in Canada

Student life can be incredibly expensive. From courses to textbooks and life expenses, fees constantly seem to pile up. Plus, student budgets tend to become even tighter when a car enters the picture. Since students generally do not have an…

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Credit score

ClearScore Canada Review: How to get your free credit score ?

Your credit score affects the financial products that you are eligible for (and the interest rates that you will be charged), so it is important to keep it relatively high. Fortunately, many credit score checkers come with additional features that…

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Budget

How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a Credit Card in Canada?

Applying for your first credit card is an exciting early step towards a healthy financial future. After all, credit cards can be a great way to build your credit score. In turn, a healthy credit score can help you qualify…

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