About the author

Sam Boyer spends, invests, budgets, and writes. He enjoys writing about things he wishes he’d learned earlier — like spending, investing, and budgeting. A journalist originally from New Zealand, Sam has written extensively about consumer affairs, insurance, travel, health, and crime.
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Sam Boyer

How does a GIC work?
4 mins
Sam BoyerConsidered one of the safest investment products out there, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) can offer peace of mind while earning you money.
How does a GIC work?
4 mins
Sam Boyer
Considered one of the safest investment products out there, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) can offer peace of mind while earning you money.

What Is a Non-Redeemable GIC?
5 mins
Sam BoyerExplore the world of non-redeemable GICs! Unpack how they work, their perks, and what to consider before you dive into this investment.
What Is a Non-Redeemable GIC?
5 mins
Sam Boyer
Explore the world of non-redeemable GICs! Unpack how they work, their perks, and what to consider before you dive into this investment.

How to identify a fake credit report?
5 mins
Sam BoyerWhen a prospective tenant volunteers a credit report that seems too good to be true, maybe it is. Learn how to spot a fake.
How to identify a fake credit report?
5 mins
Sam Boyer
When a prospective tenant volunteers a credit report that seems too good to be true, maybe it is. Learn how to spot a fake.

How to pull a tenant credit report
5 mins
Sam BoyerIf you’re a landlord, you want to make sure you’re getting the right tenant into your property. You’re going to want to check their credit report. Here’s how.
How to pull a tenant credit report
5 mins
Sam Boyer
If you’re a landlord, you want to make sure you’re getting the right tenant into your property. You’re going to want to check their credit report. Here’s how.

Foreign Transaction Fees for Credit Cards
5 mins
Sam BoyerCredit cards are great for traveling and for shopping on international websites. What’s not great, though, are their foreign transaction fees.
Foreign Transaction Fees for Credit Cards
5 mins
Sam Boyer
Credit cards are great for traveling and for shopping on international websites. What’s not great, though, are their foreign transaction fees.

How to get a credit report for a landlord
4 mins
Sam BoyerWhen you’re looking to rent a home, more often than not your new landlord is going to want to see your credit report. You need to know what that means.
How to get a credit report for a landlord
4 mins
Sam Boyer
When you’re looking to rent a home, more often than not your new landlord is going to want to see your credit report. You need to know what that means.