Lisa Jackson
Freelance Writer & Content Marketer
Freelance writer, editor, and content creator specializing in food, drink, travel, lifestyle, personal finance, credit cards, investing, green living, and health/wellness.
PROJECTS
youngandthrifty.ca
The Best AIR MILES Credit Cards in Canada 2020
Are you looking for an AIR MILES credit card but you don’t know which one to choose? In this guide, we’re comparing the best AIR MILES credit cards to help you decide which one is the best fit for you. From the welcome bonus to earn rates, we’ve got you covered.
youngandthrifty.ca
Variable vs Fixed / Open vs Closed Mortgages
An article that explains the basic differences between variable and fixed mortgages, and closed and open mortgages when buying a house.
greedyrates.ca
The Coronavirus: Keep Calm and Invest On
With the current panic-driven markets, I’m going to explain why right now presents an awesome opportunity to build your investment portfolio and why you should “stay calm and invest on.”
youngandthrifty.ca
TFSA (Tax Free Savings Accounts) Basics
With tax season on the horizon, everyone is scrambling to make last-minute RRSP contributions. Opening a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSAs) may not be on your radar – but it should be. If you’re a smart saver, here’s everything you need to know about a TFSA and why you should consider contributing to a TFSA pronto.
greedyrates.ca
Best Travel Insurance in Canada
You’ve packed your bags, mapped your itinerary, and set your “out of office” message – it’s vacation time! But what about travel insurance? According to a recent study by the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada, 13% of Canadians aren’t sure if they have travel insurance before they go on vacation, and of those who have bought insurance, 17% don’t know what their policy covers.
greedyrates.ca
Would You Use a Women-Centric Financial Service?
We take a look at whether financial products for women are the solution to solving gender gender inequalities in personal finance.
greedyrates.ca
Everything You Need to Know About Home Insurance in Canada
Getting home insurance should be a top priority for any home owner. Why? It protects what’s likely the biggest investment of your life. So if you’re new to home buying, I’m here to tell you everything you need to know about home insurance in Canada.
greedyrates.ca
Aeroplan Mistakes You Might Be Making and How to Avoid Them
Aeroplan Mistakes You Might Be Making and How to Avoid Them
greedyrates.ca
Does an Existing Relationship with a Bank Get You a Better Mortgage Rate?
“Guess why you got this special mortgage rate?”
The bank manager peers across the desk, strewn in paperwork. My husband and I recently purchased our first home, and we’ve come here to discuss our mortgage application. As it turns out, we not only qualify for one, but to our surprise and delight, we are offered a special low interest rate.
“It’s because of your prior relationship with our bank.”
youngandthrifty.ca
Best Canadian Credit Cards for 2020
In the market for a new credit card? We’re comparing the best credit cards in Canada for 2020. From cash back cards to rewards cards to travel cards, we’re sharing the best options for your personal needs.
moneysense.ca
PC Financial World Elite Mastercard review: Is it a fit for your shopping habits?
If you’re hunting for a no annual fee credit card with fantastic Points-earning potential, look no further than the President’s Choice Financial World Elite Mastercard. With every dollar charged to this card, you earn PC Optimum Points that you can use to save on groceries or where PC products are sold. The more you use this card, the more you earn, which makes it easy and fast to rack up and redeem PC Optimum Points.
greedyrates.ca
The Cost-Benefit Guide to Eco-Friendly Living
What is the true personal cost of living a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle? When all is said and done will you take a major financial hit to do your part for our planet, or will the changes you make actually save you money over time? I’ve documented the expenses I swallowed in my own home’s green transformation and crunched the numbers to give you an idea of how much it will cost for you to live more sustainably.
greedyrates.ca
7 Back to School Money-Saving Tips
How to save a buck on back to school shopping and costs.
greedyrates.ca
11 Ways to Make Money Online, Fast
There are a gazillion and one ways to make money fast online—provided that you have the inside scoop on the latest apps and websites offering users rewards, savings, and best of all, cash. We’ve scoured the internet and found some of the best revenue-generating apps and sites that can pack some extra bucks in your wallet. Some have big payouts, while others offer smaller incentives that, if you’re patient, can add up over time. If you have access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone, here’s how to make money fast online.
slice.ca
Why Canadian Women Need to Save More Money than Men for Retirement
By now, you've probably heard enough about the importance of saving for retirement. But did you know that women need to save more money than men for their nest eggs? In this gallery, we look at the “gender retirement gap” — listing all the reasons why women need to sock away more savings and how you can get started saving for your golden years.