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How to Use Your Credit Card While Travelling Nov 27th
Don’t forget to think about money when planning your next trip. While organizing flights, hotels, and vaccinations are all essential, getting your credit cards in order before taking off can save you a lot of money. A little preparation can go a long way.
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The Best Store Credit Cards of 2019 Dec 12th
We all have that favourite superstore – the one that sells everything under the sun, from car batteries and patio furniture to sports drinks and baby clothing.
And while we may spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars at these stores per year, it’s time to consider how you can get a return o.... More »
Starbucks U.S. food waste plan has Canadian food banks 'delighted' Mar 26th
A lofty plan to reduce food waste at U.S. Starbucks locations by donating it to food banks won't be coming to Canada just yet, but some food banks here already have relationships with their local Starbucks..... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 May 5th
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Good habits that can help you improve your credit score Jan 1st
You probably know you should care about your credit score, but do you know why? Simply put, this three-digit number can either help or hurt you in your journey towards financial wellbeing—and it can have far-reaching effects.
Your credit score affects your chances of getting approved for a cre.... More »
(Christinne Muschi/Reuters)It’s a generally accepted axiom in business that bigger is better. Bigger sales, bigger profits, bigger market share. And in Canada right now, the title of biggest company just got snatched away from the biggest of the Big Five banks, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). The new big kahuna on the Toronto Stock Exchange, when measured by market capitalization—meaning the total value of its outstanding shares—is a drug company from Laval, Que., named Valeant Pharmaceuticals, worth roughly $115 billion.
But is bigger really always better? That’s a valid question when it comes to Valeant, not only because of the grim fate that befell other companies that have preceded it in that top spot, but also because of the persistent questions swirling around how it got there. It certainly would seem as if congratulations are in order for Valeant’s chairman and CEO, Michael Pearson, the former pharmaceutical consultant who has spearheaded the company’s rapid ascent and wants to transform Valeant into one of the five most valuable drug companies in the world by 2017…
TD wins coveted customer satisfaction award from J.D. Power
– theglobeandmail.com
Tim Hockey, group head of Canadian banking and wealth management at TD says the trend among banks has been a rise in service levels
Beware Frosh Week Marketing Mania
– ratesupermarket.ca
By: Derek Nicholson
The first week of school is almost upon us, bringing with it the myriad of events and activities also known as Frosh Week. From concerts to guest speakers, schools aim to make students feel welcome and excited to start or continue their studies.
With the fun, however, come the marketing motives. They’re easy to spot; companies with booths set up in the atrium, ready to appeal to the wide-eyed, excitable state of froshers – especially those setting foot on campus for the first time. Through a little strategic placement and a good pitch, these companies hope students and parents alike will take the bait, from cable packages to credit cards.
Stay Out Of My Pocket
In my opinion, a problem lies with the amazing “deals” that get plastered around campuses. For those who are new to college or university, companies aim to convince you to “buy this” or “upgrade that” in order to be successful in your schooling, which is more often than not a blatant money grab…
