Barry Choi
Barry Choi
ContributorBarry Choi is a Toronto-based personal finance and travel expert who makes frequent media appearances. When he's not educating people on how to be smarter with money, he's earning and burning miles and points for luxury travel.
Barry Choi is an award-winning personal finance and travel expert. He appears regularly on a variety of shows in Canada and the U.S., where he talks about all things money and travel. In addition to Money.ca, his work has appeared in major publications, including The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, The Financial Post, and MoneySense magazine. Barry is an expert in personal finance, but he's passionate about credit cards, budget travel, debt management, and loyalty programs. His personal website moneywehave.com is one of Canada's most trusted resources as he provides non-bias opinions on various financial products and services. When he's not writing or talking about financial literacy, you can find him travelling the world. Barry's favourite destinations are Japan, Jordan, and the Netherlands.
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Managing Money • Sep 09
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Bust out these simple tricks to ensure you get the lowest price on your next departure.
Managing Money • Sep 09
Travellers uncover hidden tricks to slash flight costs — and finally stop paying full price for airfare
Bust out these simple tricks to ensure you get the lowest price on your next departure.
Credit Cards • Aug 26
Canadians waste travel points every year — here’s how to turn them into flights, hotels and dream vacations
Travel remains an important part of Canadian culture
Credit Cards • Aug 26
Canadians waste travel points every year — here’s how to turn them into flights, hotels and dream vacations
Travel remains an important part of Canadian culture
Life • Aug 05
Dream trips don’t have to break the bank — here's 3 bucket list destinations where you can save big
Bucket list destinations can often be expensive, but they don’t have to be
Life • Aug 05
Dream trips don’t have to break the bank — here's 3 bucket list destinations where you can save big
Bucket list destinations can often be expensive, but they don’t have to be
Banking • Mar 13
6 reasons to have a high-interest savings account
Get ready to grow your savings faster with a high-interest savings account.
Banking • Mar 13
6 reasons to have a high-interest savings account
Get ready to grow your savings faster with a high-interest savings account.
Credit Cards • Feb 28
Why paying a credit card fee could be worth it — and how it might save you hundreds on travel, perks and prote
Find out when an annual fee credit card is really worth it and when it's a waste of money
Credit Cards • Feb 28
Why paying a credit card fee could be worth it — and how it might save you hundreds on travel, perks and prote
Find out when an annual fee credit card is really worth it and when it's a waste of money
Credit Cards • Feb 18
Most Canadians carry 2 credit cards — but do multiple cards help or hurt your credit score?
If you're a savvy cardholder, you'll have multiple credit cards. But how many credit cards is too many? Here's how to decide how many credit cards you should have.
Credit Cards • Feb 18
Most Canadians carry 2 credit cards — but do multiple cards help or hurt your credit score?
If you're a savvy cardholder, you'll have multiple credit cards. But how many credit cards is too many? Here's how to decide how many credit cards you should have.
Credit Cards • Jan 29
How does credit card interest work?
Before you dive into buying, understand how much extra interest will put on your card.
Credit Cards • Jan 29
How does credit card interest work?
Before you dive into buying, understand how much extra interest will put on your card.
Real Estate • Nov 19
Ready to sell your home? How to get the best price
Tips on selling your home in Canada
Real Estate • Nov 19
Ready to sell your home? How to get the best price
Tips on selling your home in Canada
Managing Money • Aug 10
Passive income ideas to grow your bank account
Are there ways to increase your cash flow with little or no effort?
Managing Money • Aug 10
Passive income ideas to grow your bank account
Are there ways to increase your cash flow with little or no effort?
Managing Money • Jul 05
How much should you spend on an engagement ring?
Here's what you should know before you say "I do" to an engagement ring.
Managing Money • Jul 05
How much should you spend on an engagement ring?
Here's what you should know before you say "I do" to an engagement ring.
Mortgages • Mar 29
How to decide if you should lock in your mortgage
If you’ve been watching your mortgage payments go up this year, wondering when the increase will end, you are not alone.
Mortgages • Mar 29
How to decide if you should lock in your mortgage
If you’ve been watching your mortgage payments go up this year, wondering when the increase will end, you are not alone.
Real Estate • Mar 20
The costs of selling a deceased loved one's home.
From taxes to real estate fees, this stage of life can be complicated and stressful. Here’s a breakdown to help simplify the process for you.
Real Estate • Mar 20
The costs of selling a deceased loved one's home.
From taxes to real estate fees, this stage of life can be complicated and stressful. Here’s a breakdown to help simplify the process for you.
Managing Money • May 16
3 bucket list destinations on a budget
There are ways to go to a coveted vacation spot without a hefty price tag.
Managing Money • May 16
3 bucket list destinations on a budget
There are ways to go to a coveted vacation spot without a hefty price tag.
Taxes • Apr 07
How to file your taxes for the first time as a stu
Be sure to keep these tips in mind for your first tax return.
Taxes • Apr 07
How to file your taxes for the first time as a stu
Be sure to keep these tips in mind for your first tax return.
Taxes • Mar 31
10 tax credits to be aware of in Canada
There may be thousands of dollars that you can claim this year.
Taxes • Mar 31
10 tax credits to be aware of in Canada
There may be thousands of dollars that you can claim this year.
Mortgages • Feb 19
Advice for Getting Your First Mortgage
Too many homebuyers focus on homes and don't give enough thought to home loans.
Mortgages • Feb 19
Advice for Getting Your First Mortgage
Too many homebuyers focus on homes and don't give enough thought to home loans.
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