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Stock market news for Canadian investors: BMO, Scotiabank and National Bank report earnings + MORE Feb 26th
Companies that reported earnings this week
BMO
Scotiabank
National Bank
BMO Financial Group reports $2.14B Q1 profit up from $1.29B a year ago
Source: Google
BMO (TSE: BMO)
Q1 earnings: $2.14 billion, up from $1.29 billion a year earlier.
Revenue: $9.27 billion,.... More »
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RWRDS Daily Update – July 22, 2024: Earn up to 100 bonus AIR MILES at Shell + MORE Jul 23rd
Earn up to 100 bonus AIR MILES at Shell on July 25 and Catch up on This Week in RWRDS. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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How to Check Your Credit Score in Canada
– ratesupermarket.ca
Your Canadian credit score can make a big impact on your life, whether it’s to get a phone, apartment rental, or mortgage. The best way to get a sense of your credit situation is to get your credit score and credit report, which will give you a window into your full credit history and how it’s affecting you.
Check out our guide below to understand the mechanics of credit scores and reports, and how to make the right choice when buying one for yourself.
What’s the difference between my credit score and a credit report?
A credit report outlines every loan a person has taken out in the last six years. This includes information such as if bills are paid on time, how much is owed, and how close a person is to their credit limit. On a person’s report, R represents revolving debt, and it is rated from 0 (unknown) to nine (bad debt). An R1 rating means a person pays bills within 30 days, or as agreed. All of this credit info remains on a person’s file for at least six years…
