Banking in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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Before It’s Too Late! Best Credit Card Welcome Offers of October 2019 Oct 2nd
We usually sign up for credit cards because of special features and benefits – from cash-back earning rates to travel perks to balance transfer offers. And one feature that may make or break your decision between one credit card or another is the welcome promotion – a special bonus that add.... More »
BMO SmartFolio Review: A Robo-Advisor Option from a Bank You Know + MORE Mar 2nd
For years, most investors had to choose between two polar opposites on the investment spectrum: DIY investing and high-cost mutual funds. There was no middle ground. This left many investors frustrated. There had to be a better way and thankfully now there is.
Robo-advisors offer the best of both wo.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: May 24, 2021 May 21st
Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Stocks could fall when the Fed fights inflation
How do the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks fight inflation? By increasing rates. And the fear is that inflation-fi.... More »
CBC, Radio-Canada to eliminate 800 jobs and some programming amid 'budget pressures' - National Post + MORE Dec 4th
CBC, Radio-Canada to eliminate 800 jobs and some programming amid 'budget pressures' National PostCBC/Radio-Canada to cut 10 per cent of workforce, end some programming as it faces $125M budget shortfall CBC NewsCBC says it is cutting 600 jobs, some programming as it slashes bu.... More »
The Big Shift in Banking that Could Hurt Your Savings Accounts and Investments + MORE Apr 16th
Every once in a while you may get a notice from your bank. Your account’s monthly fees are going up. It may be a modest difference, of a dollar or so. You may write it off as the cost of doing business with your financial institution.
But right now, that fee hike may be a symptom of a broad.... More »
Top Ways to Save Money As a New Parent
– ratesupermarket.ca
As a new parent, it’s very easy to go overboard on spending. After all, who wouldn’t want to shower an adorable new human with an influx of cute items? The truth is, you can spend as much or as little as you want and still have all the necessities for your little one. These days, there are so many creative ways to be thrifty while continuing to get high quality products. Social media plays a large role in the quest for baby stuff, and parents everywhere – and their wallets – are thankful.
Here are a few ways to become a shopping savvy, frugal parent in 2017:
Use loyalty points
Loyalty points are a great way to stretch your dollars that extra mile further. New parents will see their expenses increase in certain areas (can we say diapers?), so lining up a good credit card or two will mean savings down the road. Here are a few of our favourite picks for new parents based on loyalty points for groceries, pharmacy purchases, and of course, movies with your tot:
President’s Choice Financial® World Elite MasterCard®: Diapers and baby food will surely eat your grocery bill, so you might as well benefit by using a grocery rewards card…
