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CPP for non-residents of Canada: How to apply, report pension income and more + MORE Jan 28th
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We have lived in the U.S. for three years. I have not applied for CPP. I have worked here for three years—I think you have to work for 10 years for Social Security. I am on a work visa (I am a CPA), which will end this December, but we have a project that my husband is working on th.... More »
April 17 Update: Jet Airways suspends all operations, fly Air Italy from Toronto to Rome for under $750 & more! Apr 18th
Late last week India's Jet Airways cancelled all their international flights including those to and from Toronto amidst serious financial trouble. Since that time they were only flying domestic flights but it appears that as of today those have come to an end as well. If you were booked for any .... More »
RWRDS Daily Update Feb 13: RBC extends the inactivity rule for the Avion Select program + MORE Feb 13th
RBC extends the inactivity rule for the Avion Select program, BermudAir launching flights between Montreal and Bermuda & earn 25 bonus Aeroplan points at Starbucks. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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New welcome bonus of up to 60,000 TD Rewards Points with the TD First Class Visa Infinite Card + MORE Sep 10th
A new offer came out today for TD's premier proprietary rewards cards, the TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card. The new offer is for up to 60,000 TD Rewards Points along with first year no annual fee for the primary card and first additional card. This is a limited time offer that ends on Novem.... More »
American Express Cobalt: Earn 10x Points for Amazon.ca purchases made December 17-19 + MORE Dec 15th
Yet another great offer for the American Express Cobalt Card! Starting on Monday and going through to Wednesday you will be able to earn 10x Membership Rewards Points per dollar spent at Amazon.ca. The bonus is good for the first $1,000 of purchases, once you hit $1,000 any spending above that will .... More »
In Benin, Nigeria's economic woes hit home
– theglobeandmail.com
Giant Nigeria’s economic troubles leave tiny neighbouring country’s people buying food on credit and searching desperately for a way out
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan HaywardEDMONTON — Alberta is proposing two new business tax credits to try to diversify the economy and create jobs.
“We are sensitive to the fact that many Alberta companies are struggling. This is why we are seizing this opportunity to support Alberta businesses as they diversify and expand,” Economic Development Minister Deron Bilous said Tuesday.
Bilous introduced a bill in the legislature to create the credits which he forecast would lead to thousands of new jobs.
The first would offer a 30 per cent tax credit to investors who provided capital for small businesses in areas such as interactive digital media, proprietary technology, digital animation and post-production and tourism initiatives.
The budget is for $90 million over three years and Bilous said it’s expected the credit would support 4,400 new jobs and add $500 million to the GDP.
The second initiative would encourage large-scale capital investment projects that would create both direct and spinoff jobs…
How to rebuild credit after a business setback
– creditcards.com
After a business setback or bankruptcy, repay your debts, learn from your mistakes, and get back in the credit game
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan HaywardEDMONTON — Alberta is proposing two new business tax credits to try to diversify the economy and create jobs.
“We are sensitive to the fact that many Alberta companies are struggling. This is why we are seizing this opportunity to support Alberta businesses as they diversify and expand,” Economic Development Minister Deron Bilous said Tuesday.
Bilous introduced a bill in the legislature to create the credits which he forecast would lead to thousands of new jobs.
The first would offer a 30 per cent tax credit to investors who provided capital for small businesses in areas such as interactive digital media, proprietary technology, digital animation and post-production and tourism initiatives.
The budget is for $90 million over three years and Bilous said it’s expected the credit would support 4,400 new jobs and add $500 million to the GDP.
The second initiative would encourage large-scale capital investment projects that would create both direct and spinoff jobs…
November 8 Update: Week 1 Contest winners, Episode 6 of the RC Weekly Round Up Podcast & 1,000 Free More Rewards Points!
– RewardsCanada.ca
News, Tips & Tricks Congratulations to Jorge L. of Edmonton, Rob A. of Toronto and Joe B. of Duncan B.C.! They are the winners of the three prizes of 15,000 Aeroplan Miles in the first week RC15 contest. You still have just over a day to get in on week 2 where you can win a $200 American Express Gift Card! Enter here!Episode 6 of the Rewards Canada Weekly Round Up Podcast is out now! We look at some of the great promotions from last week, IHG Point Breaks, Flying Blue Promo awards, the Aeroplan Carlson bonus. We also look at the new Hyatt program and talk about our new exclusive booking offer that launches tomorrow! Find all the details on our podcast page!You can earn 1,000 free More Rewards points if you link your Petro-Points card to your More Rewards card! When you do so and then swipe your Petro-Points card you’ll earn both Petro-Points and More Rewards Points! Considering you’ll probably pay with a credit card as well means you are triple dipping! Add in any bonuses and you have an easy quadruple dip at Petro Canada! Now that the CIBC Petro-Points card is no longer available the More Rewards Visa card may be the card of choice for use at Petro Canada stations…
