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#elxn42: Four notes on day 2 + MORE Aug 4th
At at-a-glance look at main developments Monday in the federal election campaign:
1. THE FIRST PROMISE OF THE CAMPAIGN
Prime Minister Stephen Harper paid a visit to Laval, Que., to begin his first full day on the campaign trail. He delivered the first promise of the campaign: increasing the existing.... More »
Increased sign up bonus of 60,000 Points for the IHG® Rewards Club World MasterCard® from Capital One® + MORE Jan 28th
Last Friday we let you know via our Facebook and Twitter feed that Capital One® has increased the sign up bonus for the IHG® Rewards Club World MasterCard® from Capital One® to 60,000 points from the previous 30,000. This 60,000 bonus points offer could be enough points for up .... More »
Fixing damaged credit? First, create a budget + MORE May 31st
In fixing damaged credit, regular payments are a must, and you have to get a budget before you can know what you can afford to pay.... More »
Nov 21 Update: US Airways to leave Star Alliance on March 1? Shangri-La contest week 5 (free points!), 5x Aeroplan Miles on Esso fills Nov 21st
What does Thursday have in store? Read on to find out! News, Tips & Tricks According to this article on FrequentBusinessTraveler.com, US Airways is set to leave the Star Alliance on March 1 and join the oneworld alliance one month later. What does this mean? If you are a Dividend Miles me.... More »
Earn Double Aeroplan Miles for IHG Hotel stays until the end of the year + MORE Sep 18th
The fall Aeroplan IHG Double Miles offer is back! This is the exact same offer we saw this time last year and is good a one to take advantage if you only have one stay planned or aren't someone who normally collects IHG Rewards Club points. Remember that you no longer earn a flat rate of mi.... More »
Universities, tourism sector worry as foreign visa officers walk off job – Canada.com
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National PostUniversities, tourism sector worry as foreign visa officers walk off jobCanada.comOTTAWA — Canadian universities and tourism operators are bracing for disaster as foreign service workers walked off the job Monday at 15 of the busiest international visa offices as part of an expanding job action that could last until the end of the year.Foreign-service officers escalate job action to 15 missions as binding arbitration …Toronto StarNo deal yet for striking foreign service workers, feds coping with visa backlogGlobe and MailStriking diplomats vow major visa shutdownCBC.caNational Post -iPolitics.ca (subscription) -Regina Leader-Postall 27 news articles »
Universities, tourism sector worry as foreign visa officers walk off job – Canada.com
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National PostUniversities, tourism sector worry as foreign visa officers walk off jobCanada.comOTTAWA — Canadian universities and tourism operators are bracing for disaster as foreign service workers walked off the job Monday at 15 of the busiest international visa offices as part of an expanding job action that could last until the end of the year.Foreign-service officers escalate job action to 15 missions as binding arbitration …Toronto StarNo deal yet for striking foreign service workers, feds coping with visa backlogGlobe and MailStriking diplomats vow major visa shutdownCBC.caNational Post -iPolitics.ca (subscription) -Regina Leader-Postall 27 news articles »
Canada’s unionized foreign-service workers followed through Monday on their threat to walk off the job at 15 big visa-processing centers around the world.
Reduce Your Credit Card Interest Rate
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One of the most depressing things about having credit card debt is the fact that the high interest rate can mean that most of your monthly payment (if you carry a balance) goes to paying interest, rather than reducing your principal. This can mean a long, slow slog as you try to pay off debt.However, you might not have to keep paying that interest rate. In some cases it’s possible for you to reduce your credit card interest rate… just by asking.
How to Reduce Your Credit Card Interest Rate
Is your credit card interest rate 18% or higher? Call the number on the back of your card, tell them you have seen lower rates and chances are that you can get them to lower it. It’s not always that simple, of course, but it’s a start.
Call and ask to speak to someone about your interest rate. In some cases, representatives are allowed to drop your interest rate by as much as 3% in order to retain you as a customer. If the first representative can’t help you, ask for someone who can help you lower your interest rate…
