Mr. Thrifty’s Favorite Summer Travel Gear
Summer is upon us and Mr. Thrifty wants to share with you his vast globetrotting experience. Travelling in the summer presents some benefits and some […]
Your Guide to High Interest Savings Accounts: Free Money is a Click Away !
Mr. Thrifty wants to let you in on a little secret: when it comes to getting the highest interest rates on your hard earned savings, […]
How to Save Money on Hotels
As part of our series about how to save money on travel we want to share our experience on how to save money on hotels. […]
Mr. Thrifty’s Reading List – Personal Finance
Mr. Thrifty wants to share the core books in his library so that you, too, can develop your own thrifty strategies. In Part I we […]
AirHelp Case Study: Levelling the Playing Field for Powerless Consumers
As part of our effort to enlighten American consumers about their rights and how to enforce them, we present the following AirHelp case study. Mr. […]
Flight Compensation Rules: Knowledge is Money
We recently outlined the new Compensation Rules for Flight Delays in Canada. Your knowledge of the Compensation Rules can help you to save money in […]
Make or Save Money with Turo
Disruptive Technology. The Sharing Economy. Collaborative Consumption. The buzzwords are ever present. Zipcar. Uber. Lyft. Airbnb. We Work. Rent the Runway. Crowdfunding. Peer to Peer […]
Mr. Thrifty’s Proven Strategies to Save Money on Air Travel
Yes, savers, it is possible to save money on air travel without compromising your travel plans. We’re not here to repeat the rather obvious advice […]
Compensation for Flight Delays in Canada: Know Your Rights
Read on to check if you’re entitled to compensation for flight delays in Canada. The Canadian government unveiled new rules in May 2019 to help […]
What's the Best Deal on a Temporary SIM for the USA?
For those travelling temporarily to the United States and looking for a local mobile number (to avoid those atrocious Canadian roaming charges!), Mr. Thrifty has […]