Review of the Wealthsimple Prepaid Mastercard for Travel
Updated April 7, 2026 What is your favourite financial tool for withdrawing cash at foreign ATMs? If you’re in the market for a low-cost option without ATM and foreign exchange (FX) fees, take a look at the Wealthsimple Prepaid Mastercard. My review of the...
When a no-FOREX-fee credit card isn’t the best travel choice
Updated February 7, 2026 Ask the question in travel forums, “What is the best credit card for travelling abroad?” and answers invariably suggest those that don’t charge foreign transaction fees (FOREX or FX). Is a no-FOREX-fee credit card always the...
15 Top tips to protect money and valuables during travel
Updated December 17, 2024 What’s in your travel wallet is as much about what you take with you on your trip as what you leave at home. It’s also the result of figuring out what should go in your wallet, and what needs to be carried elsewhere. Consider these 15...
When using cash, share group travel expenses with Kitty
Updated December 17, 2024 When using cash, how do you share group travel expenses? Contributing to grocery purchases, picking up treats from local vendors, or tipping the guide on a free, tip-based tour can be an energy-draining process without a system in place....
4 easy steps to find the cheapest way to send money abroad
Updated July 4, 2021 Finding the cheapest way to send money abroad is easier when hidden fees and markups on exchange rates can be uncovered. Here’s a step-by-step approach to identify your options. An example Like many travellers, I encounter the occasional...About
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