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The best 5-year fixed mortgage rates in Canada May 26th
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John H. Cochrane: The Danger of an All-Powerful Federal Reserve + MORE Aug 27th
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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 + MORE Dec 23rd
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What is a Credit Union? + MORE Sep 16th
For most Canadians, financial institutions come in two forms: a bricks-and-mortar bank, or the online version of the same thing. But for many, particularly in Quebec and western Canada, there’s an alternative option: credit unions.
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Before the bell: China stocks plunge, Canadian banks all beat May 28th
The Before the Bell report is updated throughout the premarket to reflect the latest news developments and market moves
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Maximize Credit Card Rewards by Switching Credit Cards
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Making any financial change can be annoying. Whether it is switching banks or switching credit cards, there is a fair bit of work that needs to be done in order to transition from one institution to another. Is it worth it? Oftentimes, yes it is – especially if you’re paying fees.I’m currently in the middle of deciding if I should sign up for a different credit card. For some background, my wife and I put everything onto our credit card. All of our daily spending, everything that we order, and even any bills that will allow us go onto our credit card. We don’t carry a balance, we pay it off in full every single month, so we don’t do it because we can’t afford to purchase these things.
We use our credit card this way for a few reasons. First, we like that there’s a digital record created of everything that we purchase. It easily syncs up with a program like Mint to keep a spending record of all our purchases. Second, purchasing things through a credit card give us protection that purchases through cash or a debit card would not…
Some of Canada’s biggest banks have been inching up their mortgage rates in recent weeks, with Royal Bank being the latest to announce an increase Friday. The hike is the second in a month and will take effect next week.Your Summer Getaway To Savings
– ratesupermarket.ca
June 28, 2013
In Canada, they say we have two seasons: hockey season and high summer. And while our beloved national sport has been put on ice till the fall, it’s time for another great Canadian tradition; cold drinks on a warm dock.
What many vacationers overlook when planning their summer getaways is a savings and spending plan. Whether you plan to pitch a tent or languish the days away at a cottage this season, read on for our guide to sweet savings while on vacation.
3 Ways To Spend Less On Gas This Summer
Temps are rising – and the open road is calling to city-dwelling folk in search of a fun summer getaway. Piling the family into the car and hitting the highway may be tradition for many Canadians… but so is spending a fortune at the gas pump along the way.
The good news – there are ways for savvy consumers to save on their fuel costs. Check out our list of top gas saving resources so you can fill up for less.
Read Allan’s Blog | 3 Ways To Spend Less On Gas This Summer
Smart Credit Card Use While On Vacation
There’s nothing worse than paying off your vacation long after you’ve returned home…
