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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What Canadian investors can learn from the BlackBerry story + MORE Nov 10th
If you missed the acclaimed movie BlackBerry in theatres, it’s airing on CBC and streaming on CBC Gem as a three-part series—with additional scenes—beginning November 9. The limited series chronicles the making and unmaking of Canada’s global technology champion of the early 21st century. En.... More »
What is cryptocurrency? And how do you invest in it? Sep 14th
You can’t read a news site, watch a YouTube video or scroll any social media platform without coming across a reference to bitcoin, ethereum or other cryptocurrencies. Maybe your own friends and family members are nattering non-stop about their crypto investments.
Time will tell if crypto is th.... More »
The best American Express credit cards in Canada for 2024 May 11th
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The best American Express credit cards in Canada for 2024
Which card is right for you? Here, we break down the top American Express credit cards by category to help you decide.
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Can Santander take on Canada’s Big Six? Why the global bank may face hurdles + MORE Dec 18th
It’s not every day, or even every decade, that a big foreign bank decides to have a go at Canada’s retail banking market.
But Spain’s Banco Santander—which has already shown an ability to attract customers, with more than 168 million of them worldwide—is poised to be among the few that .... More »
Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores + MORE Apr 1st
The federal government’s commitment to have rent payments counted toward credit scores is being welcomed by companies that already offer the service, while renter advocates have raised concerns.
The plan to make the practice more widespread is encouraging, said Andrew Graham, chief executiv.... More »
SimplyCash from American Express credit card review
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Rewards are great, but they usually come at a price. And with credit cards that usually means an annual fee. Not so with SimplyCash from American Express: This no fee credit card offers impressive rewards at no extra cost to you. With an impressive earn rate of 1.25% on everything you buy, the SimplyCash credit allows you to earn as you spend. And it doesn’t complicate things with bonus categories, tiered earn rates or spending caps—it’s simply 1.25% across the board. And that’s considerably higher than most no fee cards from the big banks offer.Quick facts about SimplyCash from American Express*
Annual fee: $0
Rewards: 1.25% cash back on everything
Welcome offer: 2.5% back on up to $6,000 in purchases for the first three months
Income requirement: None
Purchase interest rate: 19.99%
Best features: Great flat earn rate and entertainment perks with American Express Experiences
Who it’s good for: Shoppers not wanting to pay an annual fee and who prefer a simple rewards program (straightforward cash back with no complicated bonus categories); and optimizers who want to maximize rewards by carrying multiple credit cards
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8 things to know about SimplyCash from American Express
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