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American Express AeroplanPlus Reserve and entry level cards no longer available as of today + MORE Jan 10th
As of today American Express is no longer marketing their AeroplanPlus Reserve and AeroplanPlus entry level cards. Existing card members will continue to be able to use their cards and if you had applied for it by yesterday and are approved you'll still get the card. However no new applications will.... More »
Real money hacks to use when prices feel out of control Jan 21st
If you’ve glanced at your grocery bill, checked your credit‑card statement or filled up your gas tank recently, chances are you’ve felt it: life in Canada is expensive and getting more so. Even with headline inflation returning to target, everyday costs are rising faster than many Canadians’.... More »
RBC Rewards to become Avion Rewards + MORE Jul 23rd
RBC has just announced they will rebranding their RBC Rewards program. As of August 25 (or later) the program will be known as Avion Rewards. From a marketing standpoint this makes sense as there has always been some confusion around their Avion products and RBC Rewards. If I recall correctly .... More »
Grocery inflation in Canada: New report for spring 2024 Apr 11th
Grocery inflation will fall below 2% by the spring and stay roughly between 1% and 2% for the rest of 2024, predicts a new report on the food and beverage industry. Farm Credit Canada, an agricultural lending firm, said it expects food price increases beyond 2024 to stabilize around pre-pandemic lev.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 Jan 30th
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Russia felt the impact of the Ukrainian crisis on its economy on Friday, when ratings agency Standard & Poor’s cut its credit grade for the first time in five years.
How Financially Literate Are You?
– ratesupermarket.ca
Canadians need to brush up on their money smarts – at least, according to the Federal Government. Last week, the very first Financial Literacy Leader was appointed, tasked with creating a national strategy aimed at improving consumer knowledge. Canadians can expect better access to learning and help resources as a result – good news, especially for our debt-laden youth (and equally debt-laden seniors).
Read on for our exclusive interview and for the week’s top headlines.
A Credit Card Conspiracy: Class Action Suit Targets Swipe Fees
Did you know – every time you make a credit card purchase, the retailer picks up the tab for the transaction fee? These charges can total up to 4% of your purchase – and small business owners and retailers are fighting back with a B.C.-based class action lawsuit.
If successful, it could mean retailers could refuse to process premium credit cards, or add a surcharge for consumers who use them.
Read Rubina’s Blog | A Credit Card Conspiracy?
Self Employed? B-21 May Make It Harder To Get a Mortgage
Last week, new mortgage changes were proposed that target the underwriting practices of mortgage insurers…
Business Highlights
– canadianbusiness.com
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Russia’s Lavrov: West plotting to control Ukraine
Russia’s economy felt the sting of the Ukrainian crisis Friday after Standard & Poor’s cut its credit rating to near junk and Moscow hiked interest rates to keep its sliding ruble from fueling inflation.
The impact could get harder as the West threatens additional sanctions. Still, Russia is showing no signs of backing down, saying Friday that pro-Russian insurgents in Ukraine’s southeast will lay down their arms only if the Ukrainian government clears out nationalist protesters in Kyiv.
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A fading middle-class perk: lower mortgage rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — For three decades, the U.S. middle class enjoyed a rare financial advantage over the wealthy: lower mortgage rates. Now, even that perk is fading away. Most ordinary homebuyers are paying the same or higher rates than the fortunate few who can afford much more.
Rates for a conventional 30-year fixed mortgage are averaging 4.48 per cent, according to Bankrate…
Russia’s Lavrov: West plotting to control Ukraine
Russia’s economy felt the sting of the Ukrainian crisis Friday after Standard & Poor’s cut its credit rating to near junk and Moscow hiked interest rates to keep its sliding ruble from fueling inflation.
The impact could get harder as the West threatens additional sanctions. Still, Russia is showing no signs of backing down, saying Friday that pro-Russian insurgents in Ukraine’s southeast will lay down their arms only if the Ukrainian government clears out nationalist protesters in Kyiv.
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A fading middle-class perk: lower mortgage rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — For three decades, the U.S. middle class enjoyed a rare financial advantage over the wealthy: lower mortgage rates. Now, even that perk is fading away. Most ordinary homebuyers are paying the same or higher rates than the fortunate few who can afford much more.
Rates for a conventional 30-year fixed mortgage are averaging 4.48 per cent, according to Bankrate…
