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Royal Bank, TD and CIBC hike mortgage rates Jan 13th
Three of Canada's biggest banks have hiked the rate on their benchmark five-year mortgage, and more are expected to follow suit..... More »
Outlook Financial Review: Canadian Online Banking Made In Manitoba Nov 19th
There are several online banks owned by credit unions in Canada. Outlook Financial is one of them. A division of Winnipeg-based Assiniboine Credit Union, Outlook offers banking products and services to customers across Canada. In this Outlook Financial review, I’ll let you know what they have to o.... More »
China inflation up 1.9 per cent in June, slowest in 6 months Jul 10th
BEIJING, China – Chinese government data showed consumer prices in June rose at the slowest pace in six months, suggesting the world’s second-largest economy is still experiencing weak consumer demand amid a broad downturn.
The National Bureau of Statistics said Sunday China’s cons.... More »
Central banks are intrinsically conservative to keep our money safe: Don Pittis + MORE Dec 5th
In the era of Donald Trump, it seems inevitable that the entrepreneurial urge to make hay while the sun shines is headed for a collision with the restraining forces of central banking..... More »
Brexit fallout: Worst yet to come for central banks + MORE Jun 24th
Bank leaders should be prepared to be quick with liquidity if needed, slow to change interest rates
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Use Your Credit Card Rewards for Holiday Shopping
– ratesupermarket.ca
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … for spending your hard-earned credit card and loyalty rewards. According to BMO’s 2015 BMO Holiday Outlook report, 31 per cent of Canadians plan to do more holiday shopping using rewards points this year.
Cashing in the spoils of your Air Miles, Aeroplan, Shopper’s Optimum, RBC Rewards, PC Plus or whatever your preferred rewards program can help offset the high costs of holiday shopping, as well as boost your earning potential. Here are some tips for using and earning rewards during the holiday season.
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How to Use Your Rewards This Holiday Season
Offset big ticket items: Many rewards programs offer items such as digital cameras, housewares and instruments as redemption options — perfect for holiday gifting. Don’t worry if you don’t have enough rewards to cover the entirety of the purchase; you can redeem what you do have and pay out-of-pocket for the rest…
