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A guide to mortgage calculators Jan 23rd
Owning a home can be a powerful wealth-building tool, but it can also be expensive when you account for the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance.
To get a clear picture of how a home purchase impacts your finances, you’ll need to determine what purchase price y.... More »
Critical illness and disability insurance in Canada Sep 29th
When I bought my home and car, I also bought home and car insurance—it wasn’t even a question. (Plus, car insurance is mandatory in Canada.) If you own a home or a car, you probably also have insurance to protect your valuable asset. You might also be one of the 22 million Canadians who have lif.... More »
Canada’s best credit cards 2022 Nov 24th
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How GreenShield+ Will Revolutionize Canada’s Health Care and Benefits Experience Apr 14th
Imagine it’s a Monday morning and you’ve woken up with a fever and a pounding headache. Instead of waiting in line at a nearby walk-in clinic, you reach for your phone, open an app and connect with a doctor in a matter of minutes. Do you require medication? Imagine receiving a prescription in re.... More »
Statistics Canada reports real GDP up in January 2024 Apr 1st
Canada’s real gross domestic product grew 0.6% in January 2024, helped by the end of public sector strikes in Quebec in November and December, Statistics Canada said Thursday.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) is a statistic economists use to measure the total amount of goods and se.... More »
Scotiabank Scrambles to Fix Credit Card Statement Errors
– ratesupermarket.ca
On October 20, 2019, Scotiabank identified a technical error where legitimate charges on certain customers’ credit card statements were mislabeled as “BNS Scotia Life Insurance.” The mistaken charges all took place between October 18 and 20. Many customers were angry and took to social media to express their unhappiness. Scotiabank was responsive to customer complaints they received over social media.
Make Sure to Check Your Credit Card Statements
While Scotiabank’s mistakes are unsettling, they can serve as a learning opportunity. Always make sure to check your credit card statements against receipts of your purchases. While banks usually record transactions correctly, the Scotiabank incident shows that no bank is perfect.
In addition to bank errors, you may find improper charges on your credit card statement if someone has gotten hold of your credit card information. In these cases, criminals may be able to use your credit card to make unauthorized purchases…
