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Apple and Google’s ‘unified voice’ on fintech: Should the Big Six be worried? Nov 7th
The tech giants want to shake up the financial services industry now dominated by incumbent banks
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The best 5-year variable mortgage rates in Canada + MORE May 1st
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Looking for a mortgage in B.C.? Don’t limit your options to the big banks May 28th
At last, interest rates are coming down again. For Canadians who are in the market for a new home, facing renewal of their mortgage in the foreseeable future, or feeling unsatisfied with their current home loan, this poses two choices: do you pounce now, or stay on the sidelines in the hope that rat.... More »
Bank Websites: What Canadians Want – Pt. 2 + MORE Jun 25th
By Derek Nicholson
What makes a great bank website or mobile app? With more than three quarters of Canadians now using online banking, it’s become the norm rather than a trend – and it’s important to see how our banks are keeping up. To examine how customer satisfaction is attribu.... More »
Churning Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons Aug 11th
By: Barry Choi
Churning credit cards is the new rage among rewards collectors. Blogs have popularized the strategy of redeeming 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 .... More »
It’s been hard to get a fix on how much mortgage lending in Canada originates outside the country’s heavily regulated banks, but a study by CIBC suggests it’s a small portion of the overall mortgage market.
The Best Credit Cards for Wedding Planning
– ratesupermarket.ca
Did your Valentine pop the question? Congratulations! Welcome to the world of wedding planning. Get ready, you’ll be swiping your credit card — a lot.
And, if you’re going to make your plastic work hard in the months and weeks leading up to your big day, make sure it’s working hard for you. The right rewards card can help you make money while you’re spending it, offsetting the overall cost of getting hitched.
Here’s our round up of the best credit cards to use when wedding planning.
Pay For Your HoneyMoon with Points
Top pick: RBC Visa Infinite Avion: This cards comes with a $120 annual fee, but the rewards can be worth it – new signups will receive $350 in welcome points, taking a bite out of your travel costs. This card lets you redeem points for travel, merchandise, gift cards, and RBC financial rewards vouchers, and it lets you convert RBC points to other loyalty programs, such as Shoppers Optimum Points and WestJet dollars. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you use the card for…
