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Canadian snowbirds should be prepared for rising costs next season

LAST UPDATED: June 16, 2022 Canadian snowbirds should start planning and preparing now for costs associated with living the...

The Snowbird Lifestyle is Getting More Expensive for Canadians

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Everything snowbirds need to know to protect themselves from Identity Theft

Identity theft is becoming more and more prevalent as we conduct more e-commerce, engage in more online activity and share...

Identity Theft Protection Tips for Snowbirds

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Downsizing Your Home in Canada Can Offer Many Benefits for Snowbirds

LAST UPDATED: June 13, 2023 Many snowbirds who spend several months away each winter find that downsizing their Canadian residence...

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Snowbirds, Get the Inside Scoop on Currency Exchange!

LAST UPDATED: September 10, 2024 One thing all Canadian snowbirds have in common year after year is the need to use foreign...

Top FX tips for Canadian snowbirds to exchange currency

Top Tips for Living the Snowbird Lifestyle on a Budget

LAST UPDATED: May 9, 2023 Retiring can be quite scary – both from a psychological and economic standpoint. The fear of economic...

How Canadians Can Live The Snowbird Lifestyle On a Budget!

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Why Snowbirds should always pay in local currency when offered a choice by retailers

LAST UPDATED: February 6, 2023 If you’re a snowbird who uses a Canadian dollar credit card during your winters away, then you need...

Should Canadians pay in the local currency or Canadian dollars when travelling?

Comparing Vacation Home Financing Options for Snowbirds in the U.S. vs. Canada

Every year, a number of Canadian snowbirds decide to take the plunge and buy a U.S. vacation home - either for personal use, as an...

What Are the Best Credit Card Options for Canadian Snowbirds in the U.S.?

For most purchases, using a credit card is by far the most convenient payment method, not to mention the added benefit of loyalty...

Renting Out Your Winter Vacation Home Can Offer Big Benefits for Canadian Snowbirds

If you’re a Canadian who owns property in the U.S. Sunbelt, there are several good reasons why you should consider renting it out...

Snowbird Tips for Renting Out Your Winter Vacation Property

How Canadian Snowbirds Can Unlock the Equity in Their U.S. Vacation Homes

If you’re a Canadian snowbird who owns U.S. real estate “free and clear” and you’re looking to access capital, getting a mortgage...

How Canadian snowbirds can refinance their U.S. real estate

Top Mortgage Tips for Canadian Snowbirds When Buying U.S. Real Estate

Many current and future Canadian snowbirds are tempted by the relatively low cost of owning property in the U.S. and believe now...

U.S. Mortgage Tips for Canadian Snowbirds

Top Tax Season Tips for Canadian Snowbirds Who Winter in the U.S.

LAST UPDATED: March 2, 2017 With tax season fast approaching in Canada and the U.S., many Canadian snowbirds need to take special...

Top Financial Planning Tips for Canadian Snowbirds

Canadian snowbirds have unique financial needs - which makes smart financial planning a must for those who want to enjoy the...

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Snowbird Guide to Renting Out Your Canadian Residence for the Winter

If you spend most of the winter outside Canada, you may want to explore the opportunity to rent out your Canadian home while you...

Make money by renting your home out in the winter

How to Save on Airfare - Top 7 Tips for Canadian Snowbirds!

While some Canadian snowbirds drive south for the winter, many fly to and from their winter destinations, and for those of you...

Top 9 Tips for Canadian Snowbirds to Combat a Weak Loonie

A weaker Canadian dollar is a major concern for snowbirds who normally winter in the southern United States. However, a lower...

Snowbird Tips to Combat Weak Canadian Dollar

Top 5 Currency Exchange Tips for Canadian Snowbirds

Currency conversion can be a big expense for Canadian snowbirds who spend a significant amount of time in the United States...

Canadian and U.S. Dollar Foreign Exchange Tips

Top 10 Snowbird Considerations for Buying U.S. Real Estate

Canadian snowbirds have been investing in U.S. real estate and vacation properties for decades, and while buying a foreign...

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Top Cross Border Banking Tips for Canadian Snowbirds

Once upon a time, it may have made sense for Canadian snowbirds to open U.S. dollar bank accounts or credit cards with U.S. banks...

How to Use your Canadian Credit Card at a U.S. Gas Station

If you’re a Canadian and you’ve tried to pay for gas in the U.S. using a Canadian credit card, you’ve likely encountered the same...

Use your Canadian credit card at a US gas pump

How Do I Rent Out My U.S. Vacation Property?

We own a condo in Florida and are thinking of renting it out for part of the year to bring in some extra income. However, we have...

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