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Do You Have the Right Taxpectations? Apr 18th
With the exception of accountants, I don’t think anyone enjoys tax season. But with the personal tax deadline quickly approaching on April 30th, it’s something we can’t ignore. On a positive note, 57 per cent of Canadians are anticipating to receive a tax refund, according to a recent TD surv.... More »
Earn double ALL Accor Live Limitless Rewards Points for stays at Fairmont and Accor Hotels in Canada Apr 4th
Accor Hotels has extended the booking window of their Double Points offer for stays at participating Accor Hotels in Canada and this includes stays at Fairmont Hotels. You now have until April 15 to book this offer for stays until the end of June. Hotels in the U.S., Mexico and Panama are also.... More »
Avoid late payments by setting up auto bill pay + MORE Dec 5th
Life happens, and when it does, it's easy to forget a credit card payment. To protect your credit score and avoid fees, stop late payments before they occur.... More »
Equifax hack reveals the need for tougher regulations + MORE Sep 19th
The serious consequences of the data breach won’t be properly dealt with until Equifax and other credit bureaus are properly regulated and accountable to the people they serve: consumers
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December 4 Update: Earn tons of AIR MILES on gift cards at Safeway, WestJet Rewards Hawaii Vacation Bonus and more! + MORE Dec 5th
Last update of the week, time for you to hit Safeway to earn some major AIR MILES bonuses for those Christmas gift cards! News, Tips & Tricks Air Canada Rouge will be replacing Air Canada Express on the Toronto-Charlottetown route for the Summer 2016 season. (Source Airlineroute.net) Posts.... More »
3 Ways To Stop Spending Money On What You Don’t Need
– ratesupermarket.ca
Years ago, I had a friend we called “The Early Adopter”. It didn’t matter what kind of technology it was – phones, computers, video games, or TVs – he always had to have the newest model. And while he did have some cool toys in his rented apartment, the rest of us were starting to make downpayments on our houses.
There are countless ways to waste your money, and you don’t have to be a shopoholic to fritter it away. Here are some of the most common ways people waste money, and some advice on how to stop spending money when you really don’t have to.
Eat And Spend Smarter
Most of us recognize that it generally costs a lot more to eat out at a restaurant than it does at home. And we’ve previously pointed out on this blog that takeout coffee is such a frequent source of cash-flow shortfalls that credit counselors refer to it as “the latte effect”. But even if you do limit meals and beverages to the occasional treat, there are still ways to save on your grocery bills…
