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Ottawa set to green light national economic stimulus package: Chrystia Freeland - The Globe and Mail + MORE Mar 13th
Ottawa set to green light national economic stimulus package: Chrystia Freeland The Globe and MailAlberta government looking at low interest credit for struggling oil and gas companies CBC.caCoronavirus, threat of oil price war, fragile economy the 'perfect storm': Kenney .... More »
Police searching for Taneesha Brown find body beneath frozen pond - CBC.ca + MORE Jan 23rd
CBC.caPolice searching for Taneesha Brown find body beneath frozen pondCBC.caPolice searching for Taneesha Brown say they have found a body in a frozen pond in Markham, Ont., but cannot confirm it is that of the 25-year-old woman who went missing almost two weeks ago. York Regional Police say they s.... More »
CAA says 10,000 people may be affected by Equifax hack + MORE Sep 15th
TORONTO — Equifax Canada is facing intensifying calls for transparency on its massive cyberhack as the Canadian Automobile Association informs thousands of its members that their data may have been compromised and frustrated consumers ask questions about why they’re being treated worse than .... More »
Researchers discover Australia's largest flying reptile - La Prensa Latina + MORE Aug 10th
Researchers discover Australia's largest flying reptile La Prensa LatinaFlying reptile discovered in Queensland was 'closest thing we have to real life dragon' Sky News'Fearsome dragon' skull reveals beast that terrorized Australia’s skies CNETThis Spear-Mouthed 'D.... More »
January 31 Update: Video for Deals of the Week, targeted free Aeroplan miles offer & 2x Starpoints at select Alberta hotels + MORE Feb 1st
News, Tips & TricksThere is a slight change in Aeroplan earning on United flights. As of February 1, 2017: "Aeroplan Miles earned in booking class N on all eligible United flights are not Altitude Qualifying Miles and will not count towards Air Canada Altitude™ status" (Source Aeropl.... More »
International credit rating agency Moody’s says three resource-rich provinces can withstand a drop in oil prices, but some will feel a pinch if the slump lasts for a long period of time.
'Spam Nation' author Brian Krebs sheds light on card data black market
– creditcards.com
An insider on the digital black market, Brian Krebs uncovers major credit card breaches before the big retailers know what hit them. He takes readers along in his book ‘Spam Nation.’
Reverse Mortgages: Why They’re An Expensive Option
– ratesupermarket.ca
Ask advisors whether the money tied up in your home should be counted as an asset that you can tap in retirement and you’ll get a wide variety of opinions.
Most financial planning software programs don’t consider home equity when tallying potential retirement income. In looking at the few that do, it’s clear that there’s no agreed-upon method for calculating its impact on your financial future.
Despite this, home equity remains a tempting target for older investors to tap. Don’t forget that close to three quarters of Canadians over age 60 are homeowners, not renters — a considerably higher rate than for most other age groups.
You can always downsize, of course, and invest the difference. But, other than that, there really aren’t a lot of options when it comes to wringing money out of your home.
Also Read: Learn More About Reverse Mortgages>
Helocs Not Generally Available
A home equity line of credit secured against the value of your property is likely your best bet…
Nov 17 Update: The Canada’s Choice results are out, Emirates free stopover in Dubai offer, SPG buy Starpoints discount
– RewardsCanada.ca
The results are out! News, Tips & TricksWe asked and you voted Canada! Today we released the results of our 4th annual Canada’s Choice for Travel Rewards Credit Cards. We thank you all for coming out to vote as we once again had a record turn out with more than 18,000 votes! Amex took back the spots they lost last year to RBC and took 4 out of 5 categories however the RBC WestJet World MasterCard held onto top spot in the Airline category. Find all the details and rankings at rewardscanada.ca/canadaschoiceEmirates is offering a complimentary stopover at the JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai when you book a round-trip ticket in First Class or Business Class from Toronto to Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Algiers, Cape Town, Casablanca, Conakry, Dakar, Durban, Entebbe, Harare, Johannesburg, Lagos, Luanda, Lusaka, Nairobi, Tripoli, and Tunis in Africa or Bangkok, Beijing, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Osaka, Phuket, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo in Asia…Nov 18 Update: Delta eliminates stopovers on award tickets, KLM Edmonton seat sale, Delta Toronto Hotel opening offers
– RewardsCanada.ca
Tuesday turns out to be a bit quiet… News, Tips & Tricks If you like to give out gift baskets for the holidays you can order them Costco.ca and earn double Aeroplan miles on them until November 24. Find out more here. Delta SkyMiles has made it official that they will be removing stopovers on award tickets as of January 1st, 2015, see here for detailsIn the bonus offer section you’ll see an Aeroplan rebate for stays at the new Delta Toronto Hotel. Now that this hotel is open we’re seeing more offers like these. Amex is offering select cardmembers a $100 statement credit if you spend $500 at the hotel and now there is this Aeroplan offer.Also don’t forget to check out the fourth annual Canada’s Choice results! www.rewardscanada.ca/canadaschoice Travel DealsKLM is ramping up the deals for their new Edmonton to Amsterdam route that launches on May 1st 2015. Right now you can fly for as low as $739 all in from Edmonton to Europe! Book by Nov 23 for travel in 2015! Book online here…
