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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Canada’s best Mastercard credit cards for 2022 Jun 7th
As one of the top credit card companies in the world, Mastercard is extremely popular and also widely accepted. For those already banking at BMO Bank of Montreal, a major Canadian bank that’s associated with Mastercard, these cards may offer all the perks you’re after, along with opportunities t.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: November 27, 2022 Nov 26th
This week, Cut the Crap Investing founder, Dale Roberts, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
It’s wonderful to be back writing “Making sense of the markets this week” at MoneySense. I am gladly filling in for a few weeks while Kyle Prevost is away on a drea.... More »
The best TD credit cards in Canada May 10th
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The best TD credit cards in Canada
We’ve broken down our picks for the best TD credit cards – whether you’re looking for cash back, points, no-fee cash back, or low interest.
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Canada’s best low-interest credit cards 2022 Oct 19th
If you carry a credit balance, or if you expect to take on debt that will take some time to pay off, you might want to consider a low-interest credit card. Whereas most regular credit cards charge around 20% in interest, these cards offer rates that can be half that or less. Some even come with attr.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 + MORE May 21st
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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024
Find the best GIC rates in Canada. Plus, everything you need to know about how they work.
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Top Ways to Save Money As a New Parent
– ratesupermarket.ca
As a new parent, it’s very easy to go overboard on spending. After all, who wouldn’t want to shower an adorable new human with an influx of cute items? The truth is, you can spend as much or as little as you want and still have all the necessities for your little one. These days, there are so many creative ways to be thrifty while continuing to get high quality products. Social media plays a large role in the quest for baby stuff, and parents everywhere – and their wallets – are thankful.
Here are a few ways to become a shopping savvy, frugal parent in 2017:
Use loyalty points
Loyalty points are a great way to stretch your dollars that extra mile further. New parents will see their expenses increase in certain areas (can we say diapers?), so lining up a good credit card or two will mean savings down the road. Here are a few of our favourite picks for new parents based on loyalty points for groceries, pharmacy purchases, and of course, movies with your tot:
President’s Choice Financial® World Elite MasterCard®: Diapers and baby food will surely eat your grocery bill, so you might as well benefit by using a grocery rewards card…
