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Kitchener man accused of drunk driving pleads guilty in deadly crash - 570 News + MORE Mar 6th
570 NewsKitchener man accused of drunk driving pleads guilty in deadly crash570 NewsA woman was killed in a two-car crash on Highway 7/8 at Trussler Road in Wilmot on Nov. 27, 2016. Image credit: Andrew Collins. The man accused of drunk driving in crash that killed a London mother and left her baby .... More »
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RBC and Scotiabank Credit Downgrades: What You Should Know + MORE Feb 2nd
Canada’s banks were praised during the global financial crisis for being rock-solid – but times seem to have changed, as two of the nation’s biggest lenders, RBC and Scotiabank, recently took hits to their credit ratings.
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Why we overspend to earn rewards points Jun 21st
Even the most financially disciplined person might catch themselves chasing rewards from a credit card or loyalty rewards program. It’s not just you or a lack of willpower; credit card issuers and retailers design rewards programs to tap into the psychology of spending.
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Mar 10 Update: Buy Icelandair Saga Club Miles and get up to a 50% bonus, 1,000 bonus Starpoints for Sheraton Club stays with an Amex
– RewardsCanada.ca
Monday was slow here on Rewards Canada, very few bonuses and no loyalty program news! News, Tips & Tricks We would like to pass along our thoughts and prayers to all on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 and to their families. Bonus Offers Emirates Skywards- Earn up to 175% Bonus Skywards Points when you take a round trip on Virgin America to 22 destinations across the US and Mexico. More… Until May 31, 14Iberia Plus- 25% Avios Discount on select Iberia Award tickets to/from Madrid. More… Until Apr 30, 14 Icelandair Saga Club- Earn up to 50% Bonus Saga Club Award Points when you buy or gift points online. More… Until Apr 4, 14 IHG Rewards Club- IHG Rewards Club Gold Status after you complete 1 stay at any IHG Hotels Worldwide. This offer is intended for HP employees but seems available to most. More… Until ?Le Club accorhotels- Triple Le Club Accorhotels Points at any participating Accor hotel in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Sanya or Hong Kong…China central banker says interest rate liberalization might be complete in 2 years
– canadianbusiness.com
BEIJING, China – China is likely to ease controls on interest rates paid on bank savings within two years and will allow wider use of its tightly controlled currency for trade and investment, the central bank governor said Tuesday.
Zhou Xiaochuan’s comments follow pledges by Chinese leaders to make the country’s slowing economy more productive by giving market forces a “decisive role” in allocating credit and other resources.
Allowing banks to compete for deposits by paying higher rates on savings would put more money in the pockets of Chinese families, helping to achieve official goals of boosting consumer spending and reducing reliance on trade and investment.
“Liberalization of deposit rates, this should be the last step in interest rate marketization,” said Zhou at a news conference. “I personally believe it is very possible to realize this within one to two years.”
Beijing announced its first major reform of interest rates in July, scrapping controls on lending rates…
Zhou Xiaochuan’s comments follow pledges by Chinese leaders to make the country’s slowing economy more productive by giving market forces a “decisive role” in allocating credit and other resources.
Allowing banks to compete for deposits by paying higher rates on savings would put more money in the pockets of Chinese families, helping to achieve official goals of boosting consumer spending and reducing reliance on trade and investment.
“Liberalization of deposit rates, this should be the last step in interest rate marketization,” said Zhou at a news conference. “I personally believe it is very possible to realize this within one to two years.”
Beijing announced its first major reform of interest rates in July, scrapping controls on lending rates…
Angry readers weigh in on Aeroplan rewards
– thestar.com
Many readers are upset with the way Aeroplan rewards are calculated and the amount of fees and taxes they pay for flight redemptions. Canadians can now trade in their old iPhones at an Apple store for a credit of up to $275 toward a new model.
