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Canada’s banks pumped up the housing bubble + MORE Mar 10th
Royal Bank of Canada Chief Executive David McKay flattered some Bay Street reporters with rare interviews the other day, having just conducted another clinic in money making by guiding his 148-year-old institution to a record quarterly profit of $3 billion. What better time for a banker to subject .... More »
Banks in Turkmenistan halt hard currency sales as economy suffers from drop in energy prices + MORE Jan 12th
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan – Banks in the natural gas-rich Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan have halted hard currency sales as the economy shows signs of struggling amid falling global energy prices.
Employees at banks in the capital, Ashgabat, told customers Tuesday that the ban on the sale o.... More »
Canadians slightly less confident in finances heading into 2016: CIBC poll + MORE Jan 4th
A majority of Canadians remain confident about their finances heading into 2016, but the percentage holding a positive view is down from a year ago, according to a new poll from one of the country's big banks..... More »
Why Do I Get Different Credit Scores from Different Websites in Canada? + MORE Dec 4th
Have you received a different credit score from a credit monitoring website than you did when applying for a car loan or mortgage? This isn’t just surprising for you: it’s a likely result. Canadians can use several free credit report sites to monitor their credit; they can also pay for .... More »
Before the Bell: Banks likely to draw attention + MORE Feb 23rd
A look at overnight markets and what's ahead this trading day in North America
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A Vote For the Economy?
– ratesupermarket.ca
The long-awaited federal election is just a weekend away – are you ready to cast your ballot? This election has shone a spotlight on Canada’s economic health – and the pressure is on each party to address the issues of oil prices, tax savings and the housing market.
Meanwhile, there’s more choice than ever in the credit card market, as two new contenders are revealed. Read on for this week’s full coverage.
TFSAs and the Federal Election: What You Should Know
The Federal Election is right around the corner, and each party’s platform has the ability to impact your personal finances. The issue of how each will handle tax-free savings accounts is a top voter concern. Here, we break down each party’s stance on the popular savings option. Read on for the full story.
Read Sean’s Blog |TFSAs and the Federal Election
New Tangerine MoneyBack Credit Card and Capital One Updates
Canada’s credit card landscape just got more competitive; Tangerine has unveiled the details of its Money-Back credit card, while Capital One is bringing exciting new changes to its popular Aspire Travel products…
