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AIR MILES expands Redtag.ca partnership - you can now earn and redeem miles for cruise vacations + MORE Dec 12th
AIR MILES announced today that they have expanded their relationship with Redtag.ca. Collectors will now be able to earn and redeem miles for cruise vacations booked via the special vacations.airmiles.ca website that is powered by Redtag."Providing our Collectors across the country with value, choic.... More »
Rogers World Elite Mastercard Review + MORE Feb 9th
The Rogers World Elite Mastercard is a youngen in the Canadian market only being released in May of 2018. It is the premium version of the Rogers Platinum Mastercard that was introduced several years prior. That Platinum card underwent several changes over its short life with the .... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 Apr 27th
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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Trump moves to scale back financial regulations + MORE Feb 4th
President Donald Trump is taking his first steps aimed at scaling back financial services regulations, and the Republican-run Congress cast a vote early Friday signalling that it’s eager to help.
The president signed an executive order that will direct the Treasury secretary to review a 2010 f.... More »
How you're not teaching kids responsible credit card use + MORE Aug 4th
Children are observers and parents unwittingly tend to do things just about guaranteed to show kids exactly what not to do with credit cards..... More »
How to Save on Holiday Season Travel
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How to Save on Holiday Season Travel
Is the Canadian winter starting to get to you before it has even officially started? Are you tired of waking up in the dark and leaving work in the dark? Is it time to shake up your daily routine? It’s likely that a break from the everyday – perhaps on a sun-soaked island – is just what you need, but whether you can afford it or not is another question.
There are a number of ways to trim the costs and stick to a reasonable budget if you plan on traveling in and around the holiday season – from accumulating points on your credit card to put towards flights, to subscribing for email alerts from your favourite discount travel sites. Here’s what to keep in mind when planning a winter escape to celebrate the season without going into debt:
Look for Last-Minute Discounts
If you’ve waited this long to book a trip but still hoping to leave within the next few weeks, then you’re likely comfortable with spontaneity. In order to take advantage of the best last-minute deals, you have to be flexible…
'It's really strange': Researchers puzzle over dinosaur tail frozen in amber 100 millions years ago – National Post
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National Post'It's really strange': Researchers puzzle over dinosaur tail frozen in amber 100 millions years agoNational PostIn a discovery reminiscent of the movie Jurassic Park, researchers have found a piece of dinosaur tail encased inside a nugget of amber. But real life has proven stranger than science fiction. While the movie featured genetic engineers extracting …Telltale tail shows dinosaur feathers in 'exquisite detail'The Boston GlobeA scientist snuck into a disputed region of Myanmar to discover the first feathered dinosaur tailBusiness InsiderFeathered dinosaur tail fragment trapped in amber amazes scientistsFox NewsCBS News -CNBC -Daily Mail -Forbesall 147 news articles »
'It's really strange': Researchers puzzle over dinosaur tail frozen in amber 100 millions years ago – National Post
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National Post'It's really strange': Researchers puzzle over dinosaur tail frozen in amber 100 millions years agoNational PostIn a discovery reminiscent of the movie Jurassic Park, researchers have found a piece of dinosaur tail encased inside a nugget of amber. But real life has proven stranger than science fiction. While the movie featured genetic engineers extracting …Telltale tail shows dinosaur feathers in 'exquisite detail'The Boston GlobeA scientist snuck into a disputed region of Myanmar to discover the first feathered dinosaur tailBusiness InsiderFeathered dinosaur tail fragment trapped in amber amazes scientistsFox NewsCBS News -CNBC -Daily Mail -Forbesall 147 news articles »
Ontario’s new law banning loyalty programs from slapping an expiry date on points based on the passage of time alone will benefit many consumers — not just Air Miles collectors.
The Best Credit Cards to Use for the 2016 Holiday Season
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The Best Credit Cards to Use for the 2016 Holiday Season
There are exactly 19 shopping days left until Christmas, and whether you’re ahead of the game or behind on your shopping list, you may already be feeling some shopping lethargy. But don’t despair: depending on your preferred method of payment, you may be able to get rewarded for running around those stuffy, crowded malls.
We present to you five of RateSupermarket.ca’s 2016 Best of Finance credit card winners that can reward you on each dollar you spend and make your Christmas morning just a bit brighter.
If You’re a Student Coming Home for the Holidays
Card of choice: BMO SPC CashBack MasterCard
Let’s face it: the holidays can be stressful for anyone, but early December is an especially challenging time for a college or university student. Exam season can be mentally and physically taxing to say the least. And if money is tight and you’re looking for ways to cut costs, that’s no easy feat with Christmas just around the corner…
