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Credit Memo vs. Debit Memo: What’s the Difference? + MORE Apr 8th
If you pay close attention to your bank statements, you may notice an item labelled, “credit memo”, from time to time. But without more information, it’s hard to know what the credit memo is for; why you received extra money in your account. The same goes for “debit memos.” Businesses also.... More »
Earn up to 55,000 points with the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card – a good way to get a quick injection of points + MORE Apr 14th
The best ever bonus of up to 55,000 Avion points on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite card and RBC Avion Visa Platinum Card continues to be a popular option in the market right now! This is one of the easiest welcome bonuses to achieve right now and is great for someone looking to get quick […]
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The number of Canadian millionaires will jump by more than half in the next five years: Credit Suisse Oct 21st
The number of millionaires in Canada will jump by more than half in the next five years, a faster growth rate than other developed countries like the U.S., according to a new wealth report from banking giant Credit Suisse..... More »
Last chance for the highest ever bonuses on two TD Aeroplan credit cards + MORE Sep 1st
This is the final weekend to apply for the highest bonuses ever seen on the two most popular TD Aeroplan co-brand cards. You can earn up to 70,000 bonus Aeroplan points with the premium TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card or up to 115,000 points with the ultra premium TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege .... More »
February 22 Update: Canadian No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Card Feature, 15% Bonus WestJet dollars when converting RBC Rewards & a note from Amex + MORE Feb 22nd
Ever since Chase announced they were exiting the Canadian market and shutting down their Marriott and Amazon cards earlier this year we have been inundated with questions on which cards in Canada still offer no foreign transaction fees. We have been answering individual emails and replying to commen.... More »
August 25 Update: Porter Airlines Pittsburgh launch sale, KLM Business Class sale, IHG Rewards Club Accelerate
– RewardsCanada.ca
Tuesday always seem to be a bit slower especially as the end of the month approaches! News, Tips & Tricks No news for you today! Posts since our last update:Great KLM Business Class Sale for Fall/Winter/Spring flights – Europe from $2,299 all in, Africa from $2,799 and more! KLM are it again running an amazing business class sale for their flights out of Canada! These are some…LAST WEEK: 500 Bonus AIR MILES with the No Fee BMO AIR MILES MasterCard Our special offer of 500 Bonus AIR MILES for signing up for the No Fee BMO AIR MILES MasterCard… Travel Deals Porter Airines is launching Pittsburgh service on September 21st and introductory flights are only $166 if you book by Sep 7 for travel until Dec 15. Find out more here. Bonus Offers airBaltic PINS (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only)- 4x PINS on all purchases at Chic Outlet Shopping Villages in Europe. More… Until Sep 15, 15Asiana Club- Triple Club Miles on all stays at participating Hilton Hotels Worlwide…West, East coasters top savers in Canada
– moneysense.ca
While Canadians in most provinces are dipping into their savings, residents of British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador are on average putting away more funds than the rest of the country, says a new study.
Canadians drew down an average of $2,901 per household in 2014, according to WealthScapes 2015 data.
In contrast, residents of B.C. put away $3,705 per household—the most in the entire country. The high savings rates were mostly seen in Vancouver, likely encouraged by the costly down-payments required to buy a home in the city’s hot real estate market.
Households in Newfoundland and Labrador, meanwhile, enjoyed net savings of $1,075. This was likely caused by the 4.7% rise in household incomes—twice the national average—prompted by strong economic activity in the province’s flourishing mining, oil and gas sectors.
The rest of us can congratulate ourselves for one thing, however. Credit card debt only rose by 0.3% in 2014, which is 1.2% lower than the inflation rate. Canadians as a whole also shied away from borrowing from lines of credit, and saw balances actually decline by 1…
Canadians drew down an average of $2,901 per household in 2014, according to WealthScapes 2015 data.
In contrast, residents of B.C. put away $3,705 per household—the most in the entire country. The high savings rates were mostly seen in Vancouver, likely encouraged by the costly down-payments required to buy a home in the city’s hot real estate market.
Households in Newfoundland and Labrador, meanwhile, enjoyed net savings of $1,075. This was likely caused by the 4.7% rise in household incomes—twice the national average—prompted by strong economic activity in the province’s flourishing mining, oil and gas sectors.
The rest of us can congratulate ourselves for one thing, however. Credit card debt only rose by 0.3% in 2014, which is 1.2% lower than the inflation rate. Canadians as a whole also shied away from borrowing from lines of credit, and saw balances actually decline by 1…
Mulcair pledges to boost GIS
– moneysense.ca
Tom Mulcair announced that an NDP federal government would increase the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for seniors by $400 million.
The NDP leader made the announcement Monday during a campaign stop in Toronto suggesting that the boost would help lift 200,000 vulnerable seniors out of poverty.
The GIS is a government benefit given to low-income seniors and is separate from Old Age Security (OAS).
The party also promises to reverse the Conservatives’ proposal to change the OAS eligibility age from 65 to 67.
“The number of seniors will nearly double in the next 25 years. The NDP is the only party with a national seniors’ strategy that will ensure that everyone can age with dignity,” Mulcair said in a press release.
The announcement comes after the other opposition parties recently pledged expanded benefits and boosted tax credits.
The Liberals promised to offer lifetime pensions to Canadian veterans and to expand the compassionate care benefit, while the Conservatives pledged to boost the withdrawal amount for the Home Buyers’ Plan, increase the adoption tax credit and reintroduce the home renovation tax credit…
The NDP leader made the announcement Monday during a campaign stop in Toronto suggesting that the boost would help lift 200,000 vulnerable seniors out of poverty.
The GIS is a government benefit given to low-income seniors and is separate from Old Age Security (OAS).
The party also promises to reverse the Conservatives’ proposal to change the OAS eligibility age from 65 to 67.
“The number of seniors will nearly double in the next 25 years. The NDP is the only party with a national seniors’ strategy that will ensure that everyone can age with dignity,” Mulcair said in a press release.
The announcement comes after the other opposition parties recently pledged expanded benefits and boosted tax credits.
The Liberals promised to offer lifetime pensions to Canadian veterans and to expand the compassionate care benefit, while the Conservatives pledged to boost the withdrawal amount for the Home Buyers’ Plan, increase the adoption tax credit and reintroduce the home renovation tax credit…
