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Hidden camera reveals how bank employees mislead and upsell on pricey credit card insurance Nov 7th
A Marketplace hidden camera investigation is raising questions about how bank employees are selling a pricey and controversial product marketed to help with credit card payments if you lose your job or get sick..... More »
Novartis wins US OK for biosimilar version of Amgen’s Enbrel Aug 30th
U.S. regulators have approved the first near-copy of Enbrel, drugmaker Amgen’s pricey biologic medicine for treating rheumatoid arthritis and other immune system disorders.
The follow-up version of Enbrel, dubbed Erelzi, was developed by Swiss drug giant Novartis, which would not disclose the .... More »
12 Months to Being Debt Free – When Emergencies Arise + MORE Sep 28th
When you’re trying to get out of debt, the last thing you want is a financial setback. Unfortunately, life can throw us a curveball every so often, and this comes with unforeseen expenses. Your car could break down and require expensive repairs, you might throw out your back and need several sess.... More »
CPP payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan + MORE Jan 3rd
In Canada, no retirement plan is complete without considering the CPP. Whether you’re approaching retirement or still several years away from it, the Canada Pension Plan will likely play a role in your retirement income. How big a role depends on several factors. You may have other questions, too..... More »
Credit Card Review – SimplyCash Card from American Express Apr 17th
Among the ever-popular lineup of cash back credit cards, American Express offers two competitive daily spending-focused options. The SimplyCash™ Cards from American Express come with an intro bonus and rewards structure that rivals market leaders, but with a few key differences (think greater fle.... More »
Snowbirds! Beware of these new tax rules
– moneysense.ca
Planning any extended visits outside of Canada? Be careful your annual leave doesn’t exceed 182 days, because it could impact your eligibility to collect child tax benefits, employment insurance and Old Age Security—all due to a new border exit-tracking system the federal government is rolling out as part of the ongoing Perimeter Security Pact. Future phases of this initiative, which began in 2011, will see Canada exchange names, date of birth and nationality/citizenship for all travellers at all common land ports of entry with the U.S.—with plans to start collecting exit records from those travelling by air, too. Once these provisions are enacted, Canada will be able to determine which travellers lose their status as residents. Go here for more information.
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The top MoneySense reads of 2015
– moneysense.ca
The year is wrapping up and MoneySense had a 2015 jam-packed with stories to help you boost your personal finances. We look back at our best stories of 2015 that you might have missed (or may want to read again!) From an entertaining take on one man’s journey to track his every expense, to an instructive guide about everything you’ll want to know about insurance, these stories have it all.Take a look at our editors’ top picks:
Built to last
Our reviews and entertaining videos put products to the test so you know they really are built to last. Need a new hockey stick? A brand new pair of boots? Or maybe a keyboard? (The company says it’s vomit-proof. We didn’t go there but we did test it with chilli, beer and cookies. Check out the video.)
—David Thomas, Editor-in-Chief
The crunch years
What one man learned about his young family’s personal finances by obsessively tracking every transaction made over 12 years. Read his budgeting lessons and see what it takes to get through the crunch years…
