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Two central banks, one alternative fact and 3/4 of a dollar: The loonie this week Mar 19th
Watch the Canadian dollar as the Federal Reserve, Bank of Canada are on show
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Bank of Montreal boosts dividend, reports $1.25B quarterly profit May 31st
The Bank of Montreal joined its peers in delivering second-quarter profits that beat expectations as Canada's Big Five banks earned a collective $10.6 billion — up nearly 11 per cent from a year ago..... More »
Airline & Travel Rewards Programs are Responding to COVID-19 + MORE May 8th
The COVID-19 virus has caused a global pandemic and forced countries around the world to close their borders to visitors. While this is the right move to curb the spread of the virus and flatten the curve, the result is that many Canadians have found themselves postponing travel plans indefinitely..... More »
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Saturday - CBC.ca + MORE Apr 4th
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Saturday CBC.caMilitary heading to Quebec, $100M coming for food banks: PM CTV NewsGST credit payments to low-income earners to arrive one month earlier National PostApril 4: ‘Justin Trudeau may have w.... More »
Assiniboine Credit Union Review: Another Option for Banking In Winnipeg Dec 10th
Canada’s credit unions have long been known for their customer service and commitment to the local community. Unfortunately, they haven’t always been competitive in the range of banking products and services they offer compared with the big banks. But times are changing, and today, digital techn.... More »
Use Your Credit Card Rewards for Holiday Shopping
– ratesupermarket.ca
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … for spending your hard-earned credit card and loyalty rewards. According to BMO’s 2015 BMO Holiday Outlook report, 31 per cent of Canadians plan to do more holiday shopping using rewards points this year.
Cashing in the spoils of your Air Miles, Aeroplan, Shopper’s Optimum, RBC Rewards, PC Plus or whatever your preferred rewards program can help offset the high costs of holiday shopping, as well as boost your earning potential. Here are some tips for using and earning rewards during the holiday season.
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How to Use Your Rewards This Holiday Season
Offset big ticket items: Many rewards programs offer items such as digital cameras, housewares and instruments as redemption options — perfect for holiday gifting. Don’t worry if you don’t have enough rewards to cover the entirety of the purchase; you can redeem what you do have and pay out-of-pocket for the rest…
