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What To Do With Your Money When the Canadian Dollar Is Nearing Parity With the US Dollar

October 14, 2009 · 12 comments

in Canadian dollar, US dollar, exchange rates, forex, living in US, money management, purchases, spending, travel

The Canadian dollar is once again at 52-week highs and edging closer to parity every day.  Since this happens once in a blue moon, it pays to be able to recognize it when it’s happening and be able to act on the opportunity.
I’ve written previously about how you can build up your reserve of US [...]

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International Students: Things You Should Know About Getting Your Visa for Study in the U.S.

September 2, 2009 · 2 comments

in education, students, travel, universities

International students, it’s that time of year again.  Although statistics show that applications from international students for U.S. universities are down considerably compared to last year, there will still be a significant number of you enrolling this fall.  But in order to get things started at your chosen college, you will need to enter the [...]

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Traveling to Canada: You Will Need To Convert to Canadian Money (Canadian Dollars)

August 28, 2009 · 0 comments

in Canadian, Canadian dollar, currencies, forex, travel

If you’re driving up north over the border, you won’t be able to use your U.S. dollars in Canada.  You will need to buy Canadian dollars.  There are a few bordertown-type places (like the Windsor casino) that might take your U.S. dollars at par, but don’t count on it.
While the U.S. is Canada’s largest trading [...]

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Still A Good Time for Canadians To Purchase US Dollars While The Loonie Is High

August 5, 2009 · 5 comments

in Canadian dollar, currencies, exchange rates, financial planning, travel

Yesterday the Canadian loonie started a downward climb again, but was still buying 93.1 cents USD (down from a Monday high of 93.9 cents USD).  Last Friday the Canadian dollar was at 92 cents USD.  If you didn’t get a chance to purchase American dollars then, consider doing so now.
How To Purchase US Dollars
There are [...]

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How To Save Money Traveling in the UK

July 24, 2009 · 7 comments

in UK, budgets, financial planning, travel

If you’re planning a trip to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you will also need to plan how to seriously budget and save your money.
Aside from Hong Kong and Switzerland, England (especially London) is probably the most expensive place in the world.  If you’re American or Canadian, just imagine your $25 pizza take-out dinner [...]

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