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Chexy co-founder Liza Akhvledziani on investing, debt, and why you should always negotiate Jul 17th
When Liza Akhvledziani moved to Canada as an international student, she quickly realized that money worked differently here. From building a credit history to understanding how debt could affect her financial future, she had to learn a new set of rules while rebuilding her financial life from scratc.... More »
New American Express Cobalt Card Confirmed Multipliers for Edmonton, Chicago, Minneapolis and more! + MORE Jun 14th
Our American Express Cobalt Card Confirmed Multiplier Locations feature received a nice big update today thanks to a couple of our rewards. The page saw a trio of Edmonton restaurants added thanks to CedricT and over 20 restaurants in Minneapolis, Chicago and Decorah were added thanks to Aaron B.! A.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update Oct 11: Earn 3% Cash Back when booking hotels via Avion Rewards (includes any card with Avion select!) Oct 11th
Earn 3% Cash Back when booking hotels via Avion Rewards Select and paying with any eligible linked credit card and Fly with JAL to Japan and receive a free Domestic flight. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
The post RWRDS Daily Update Oct 11: Earn 3% Cash Back when booking hotels v.... More »
Earn up to 110,000 welcome bonus points on the American Express Gold & Platinum Cards + MORE Apr 22nd
For the past month American Express has had limited time increased welcome bonus offers on their consumer and business Gold and Platinum cards in place and we are coming down to those offers ending soon. These new offers are in place until May 11, 2022 and offer up to 110,000 welcome points. H.... More »
New WestJet video with Gerry Dee takes a stab at Air Canada and Aeroplan Dec 18th
Earlier this month WestJet Rewards released a video collaboration with Canadian comedian Gerry Dee about the uncertainty of airline travel reward programs:While not specifically implied, you can tell they are taking a stab at Air Canada and Aeroplan and what is going to happen to the program come 20.... More »
Are You Eligible for the Disability Tax Credit?
– canadianfinanceblog.com
While it can be irksome to pay taxes, the government does recognize some of the hardships that you might experience if you have a disability, or if you care for someone with a disability. As a result of your efforts, and in acknowledgment of the financial challenges that can come with this situation, you can take advantage of the disability tax credit if you qualify.What is the Disability Tax Credit?It’s important to note that the DTC is a non-refundable tax credit. This means that it can only bring your total tax bill down to zero. If you have left over money, or if you have no taxable income to begin with, your disability tax credit won’t result in a refund.The DTC is designed to reduce the amount of income tax you pay as someone who is disabled, or as someone who cares for a disabled person.Eligibility for the DTCIn order to be eligible for the disability tax credit, you need to have a physical or mental disability that affects the ability to perform daily living activities…BBC NewsUS credits Syria's Assad over chemical weapons destructionBBC NewsSyrian President Bashar al-Assad's government deserves credit for so far complying with a chemical weapons deal, the US secretary of state has said. John Kerry was speaking after international monitors began the destruction of Syria's stockpile. The mission …US lauds moves to destroy Syria chemical arsenal, praises AssadThe Globe and MailKerry hails Syria disarmament at APEC, agrees with Russia for early peace talksXinhuaKerry: US waiting for Iran nuke replyWashington PostCNN -Vancouver Sun -The Independentall 599 news articles »
BBC NewsUS credits Syria's Assad over chemical weapons destructionBBC NewsSyrian President Bashar al-Assad's government deserves credit for so far complying with a chemical weapons deal, the US secretary of state has said. John Kerry was speaking after international monitors began the destruction of Syria's stockpile. The mission …US lauds moves to destroy Syria chemical arsenal, praises AssadThe Globe and MailKerry hails Syria disarmament at APEC, agrees with Russia for early peace talksXinhuaKerry: US waiting for Iran nuke replyWashington PostCNN -Vancouver Sun -The Independentall 599 news articles »
Great Recession still leaving its mark on Canadian businesses
– theglobeandmail.com
Limited availability of credit appears to be major reason nearly half of companies polled say they are still hurting from economic collapse five years ago
