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Can you count on your credit card travel insurance? + MORE Apr 24th
Your trip may be ruined, but your credit card could help you get your money back.... More »
Half of new credit accounts are opened online Apr 5th
Half of new credit accounts are opened online, but the percentage differs by generation, a Jumio survey finds. For example, millennials lead in starting and completing a credit application by smartphone..... More »
Marriott Rewards 2016 Global Promotion - Earn up to 12,000 Bonus Points for stays this summer May 24th
Marriott's newest systemwide promotion was released today. It is similar in vain to MegaBonus however it appears it is only bonus points + sweepstakes entries in this version called "2016 Global Promotion" It appears that everyone gets the same base promotion of 2,000 bonus points on every stay .... More »
6 things you didn’t know could be hurting your credit rating + MORE Jun 8th
How’s your credit rating? Unless you’re looking for a mortgage or another type of loan, you probably don’t think about this very often—especially if you’re diligent about paying your bills. Your credit rating is probably good…right? Well, not necessarily, and that’s a surprise to .... More »
Need a Loan ASAP? Don’t Stress. Get Pre-Approved in Minutes Jun 25th
Looking for a personal loan? Let’s face it, circumstances can change unexpectedly. And, an emergency can pop up at the worst possible time. From an unexpected home improvement bill or tax liability to your kids asking for a loan, don’t stress it. Personal loans are a way to obtain the m.... More »
May 13 Update: WestJet Elite Fast Track Offer, Finnair Transatlantic Bonus, 2 Weeks left for the up to 30,000 mile offer on TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite
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News, Tips & Tricks Just post from the last 24 hours and bonuses for you today! Posts since our last update: WestJet Simplicity – Fast Track to Elite Status, On-time guarantees and more for flying the Eastern Triangle and to New York LGA On May 6th WestJet launched WestJet Simplicity, a new initiative for their flights on the Eastern Triangle and to… Choice Hotels Summer Promo: 8,000 Privileges Points after two separate stays Choice Hotels Privileges is the next major hotel chain to release their summer systemwide promo and guess what? It’s…Two weeks left to grab the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card with up to 30,000 bonus miles & first year free You have two weeks left to grab this card with its current higher sign up bonus of 25,000 miles… Earn Double Aeroplan Miles on Avianca Brazil flights Air Canada is celebrating their codeshare partnership with Avianca Brazil by offering members double miles for flying on Avianca…Hotel Review: Canalta Hotel Tisdale (Guest Post) We welcome a hotel review guest post today from Bill W…Credit card issuer can't garnish your Social Security check
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley look over the devastation during a visit to Fort McMurray. (Jason Franson, CP)EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government is extending employment insurance benefits to three western economic regions that were left out when changes were first made.
“More people … will be getting additional help from the federal government as we add them to the list of areas where residents will have access to extended employment insurance benefits,” Trudeau announced Friday in Edmonton.
“We said we would continue to monitor and assess the situation and act if need be,” he said. “Edmonton, southern Saskatchewan and southern interior B.C. now meet the criteria we established.”
The March budget eased EI waiting periods and added weeks of coverage in 12 parts of the country hit hard by a prolonged downturn in commodity prices.
Related: Why the new EI tax credit could do more harm than good…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley look over the devastation during a visit to Fort McMurray. (Jason Franson, CP)EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government is extending employment insurance benefits to three western economic regions that were left out when changes were first made.
“More people … will be getting additional help from the federal government as we add them to the list of areas where residents will have access to extended employment insurance benefits,” Trudeau announced Friday in Edmonton.
“We said we would continue to monitor and assess the situation and act if need be,” he said. “Edmonton, southern Saskatchewan and southern interior B.C. now meet the criteria we established.”
The March budget eased EI waiting periods and added weeks of coverage in 12 parts of the country hit hard by a prolonged downturn in commodity prices.
Related: Why the new EI tax credit could do more harm than good…
A line of credit is derailing my mortgage application
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In our April 2016 issue of MoneySense, we introduced you to Lindsay Tithecott, a 29-year-old who is trying to pay down debt, build up savings and buy a larger condo. Throughout the year we’ll be giving her a financial challenge every two weeks to help her get her finances in tip top shape. She’s already been challenged to cut her fitness expenses as well as to determine if she should prioritize debt-repayment over saving. Lindsay’s third challenge was all about condo-buying and the various aspects associated with that process.Challenge No. 3 — An update
Over the last couple of weeks, Lindsay has done some legwork and gone to a competitor bank to find out how large of a mortgage she’d need to purchase a two-bedroom condo in Kamloops, B.C. She’s also learned about the costs of CMHC mortgage insurance as well as large a mortgage she’d be eligible for.
Lindsay talked about her experience in the video below and then we had experts give her some clarification and advice…
