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Churning Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons + MORE Oct 4th
Churning credit cards is a sport of sorts among rewards collectors, allowing some to redeem points to claim hotels and flights for next to nothing. Sounds pretty appealing – but what exactly is churning?
Churning is when you apply for multiple credit cards just to get the big signup bonuses bein.... More »
Get Ready for Springtime Spending + MORE Apr 23rd
Winter has finally lessened its grip, and cold weather-weary Canadians have emerged to enjoy the sunnier days. But it’s not just spring flowers that are in for a growth spurt; warmer weather can have a taxing effect on the wallet as well.
Read on for this week’s top savings tips, from the best .... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: January 23 Jan 22nd
Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
U.S. earnings season is in full swing
Earnings season is off and running. As always, the financials were battling to be the lead-off batter, as we look .... More »
EQ Bank Review: The Best Place to Save Your Money? Feb 18th
It’s been a few short years since EQ Bank emerged onto the landscape of Canadian online banks. But while they may seem like the new kid on the block, their roots run much deeper.
Who Owns EQ Bank?
EQ Bank is brought to you by Equitable Bank, which has been providing residential and commercial lend.... More »
Bank fees for non-sufficient funds will be capped at $10—but not until next March Mar 21st
Ottawa has put in place new rules limiting the fees banks can levy on customers who don’t have enough in their accounts to cover a cheque or other pre-authorized charges.
The updates, included in an order-in-council last week (March 12), cap non-sufficient funds fees at $10 for personal deposit.... More »
Three customers who bought travel insurance from Canadian banks are outraged after being left with thousands of dollars in foreign medical bills.
Key Canada Events: Week of May 26-30
– blogs.wsj.com
On tap this week, three of Canada’s “Big 5″ banks will report second-quarter results, closing out earnings season for Canada’s big lenders. The latest read on GDP comes Friday.
Rogers Communications, Black Diamond and big Canadian lenders Scotiabank, BMO and CIBC are some of the stocks we’re watching Monday.
