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Moi points review + MORE Oct 22nd
If you shop at Metro supermarkets, you’ve likely noticed that they’re no longer partnered with Air Miles. While this will likely disappoint some rewards enthusiasts, the grocery chain isn’t leaving you hanging. Starting on Oct. 24, the Moi rewards program, previously known as the metro&moi.... More »
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You don’t think about your credit rating opening doors for you—until it abruptly swings one shut. However, in order to appreciate what you could do differently to improve your credit rating, it helps to understand what exactly that is.
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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jun 23rd
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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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This Week in RWRDS November 29, 2024: The highest ever RBC Avion card bonus is extended + MORE Nov 30th
This week we look at the highest ever RBC Avion card bonus being extended, BMO makes even more negative card changes, an exclusive preview of Air France KLM’s December Promo Rewards and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here: Listen t.... More »
Canadian Parents Spending More on Back-to-School than Holiday Gifts
– ratesupermarket.ca
With September just around the corner, kids across the nation are likely dreading the thought of going back to school, and parents are likely dreading the costs that come with it.
From clothing and technology to snacks and supplies, a recent RetailMeNot.ca survey found 53 per cent of Canadian parents agree that back-to-school shopping puts a financial strain on their families, with the average back-to-school spend per family adding up to $883.
And while nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of parents set a budget for their kids, 56 per cent admit to usually spending more than planned.
New clothes, new shoes, school supplies, a smartphone, and a laptop top the list of items kids ask for the most, leading parents to spend $325 more on back-to-school shopping than what they even spent on holiday gifts last year.
For those parents purchasing those items, the average spend per item breaks down as such:
New clothes: $204
New shoes: $97
School supplies: $103
Smartphone: $255
Laptop: $582
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The survey also found more than one-third of parents (40 per cent) don’t realize how much they are spending on back-to-school shopping until they get the credit card bill, and 39 per cent say it takes months to pay off their bills after…
How to know when a credit card charge is a scam
– creditcards.com
As a small business owner, fraudulent transactions can be disastrous to the bottom line. When accepting cards online, there are some ways to protect yourself
