Banking in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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Top Tips For Boxing Day 2013 Dec 26th
Millions of Canadian consumers will brave the winter cold yet again this year for the allure of bargain prices; Boxing Day is the one last opportunity for retailers to rack up holidays sales before the New Year. Boxing Day 2013 in Canada is like the original Black Friday – retailers are looki.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 + MORE Jul 6th
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Worried about your credit rating? Avoid these 5 credit card mistakes + MORE Oct 26th
You don’t think about your credit rating opening doors for you—until it abruptly swings one shut. However, in order to appreciate what you could do differently to improve your credit rating, it helps to understand what exactly that is.
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Want to Switch to Low Interest Credit Cards? Use These Tips Jun 4th
Looking for low-interest credit cards? A credit card that has a high interest rate can quickly lead to higher debt if you’re not careful. But, with a few savvy tips, you can lower your interest rate or transfer to a card with lower interest.
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Thawing out: After a bitter winter, warmer spring temperatures are revitalizing the US economy + MORE Apr 22nd
WASHINGTON – Spring’s thaw is reviving the economy, too.
A recent batch of government and business reports show a U.S. economy emerging from winter’s deep freeze.
Economists had expected growth to accelerate in 2014 after two years of slow and steady improvement. But an unusually b.... More »
4 In 10 Canadians Find Travel Rewards Credit Cards Confusing: RBC
– ratesupermarket.ca
Are you frustrated by the travel rewards offered by your credit card? You’re not alone. Over half of Canadians (56 per cent) say their travel rewards credit cards don’t let them travel on the airline they desire, according to a recent poll by RBC.
Whether you’re a snowbird looking to soak up the rays in coastal Florida, or a university student looking to spend spring break in Sin City, it can be very frustrating when you can’t book the flight to the destination you want. So what’s the secret to a healthy travel rewards relationship?
Credit Card Rewards Are Confusing
Limitations on the airlines and destinations aren’t the only thing Canadians are up in arms about. Nearly four in 10 of poll takers (39 per cent) said their rewards program is confusing, while 38 per cent said the programs rules kept changing, and nearly a third (31 per cent) had issues when it came time to redeem those hard-earned points for a five star vacation. Similar to relationships with loved ones, there comes a time when enough is enough and it’s time to move on…
