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US consumer credit jumps in September, pushing total credit to all-time high of $3.5 trillion + MORE Nov 6th

WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer borrowing jumped by a record amount in September, driven higher by big gains in borrowing for auto and student loans. The Federal Reserve said Friday that consumer borrowing increased $28.9 billion, the largest one-month increase on record going back to 1941. It foll.... More »

‘I’m just so furious’: Mother and son both fall victim to Equifax Canada hack + MORE Oct 21st

Robin Harvey thought she was being financially prudent when she urged her son to sign up to monitor their credit files at Equifax Canada in 2013. Her son was graduating from university at the time, and the former journalist pushed him to keep a close eye on his records while reactivating her account.... More »
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Banking with a credit union can save on fees—but there are limitations + MORE Aug 28th

On the surface, banking with a credit union may seem a lot like a traditional bank. But it’s not.  Credit unions are similar to commercial banks in that they offer chequing and savings accounts, mortgages, business loans, online banking and registered savings plans—all for lower or no fees .... More »

Receive up to 50,000 points back on Aeroplan hotel bookings + MORE Nov 14th

Air Canada Aeroplan has brought back a “points back” promotion for booking hotel stays with your Aeroplan points. Members can receive up to a 50,000 Aeroplan points rebate when registering for this offer and redeeming for eligible stays. This time the tiered offer is capped at 40,000 points reba.... More »

RWRDS Daily Update – October 13 Oct 13th

Here’s your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. The new best cash back card in Canada With the enhancements going live yesterday, the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express has now been crowned the be.... More »
At at-a-glance look at main developments Monday in the federal election campaign:
1. THE FIRST PROMISE OF THE CAMPAIGN
Prime Minister Stephen Harper paid a visit to Laval, Que., to begin his first full day on the campaign trail. He delivered the first promise of the campaign: increasing the existing apprenticeship job creation tax credit, which was first introduced in 2006, to $2,500 from $2,000, and extending it to include the third and fourth years of eligible apprenticeship training.
2. JUSTIN TRUDEAU VISITS CALGARY
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau ventured deep into enemy territory Monday, staging a raucous rally in Calgary, a hotbed of Harper support. The Liberals have not elected an MP in Calgary since 1968, but Trudeau is anxious to change that, telling about 400 supporters that he intends to visit Alberta multiple times over the course of the campaign. He said voters in Alberta have been let down by the Conservatives, who have neglected the economy in order to provide tax breaks to the wealthiest Canadians…

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At at-a-glance look at main developments Monday in the federal election campaign:
1. THE FIRST PROMISE OF THE CAMPAIGN
Prime Minister Stephen Harper paid a visit to Laval, Que., to begin his first full day on the campaign trail. He delivered the first promise of the campaign: increasing the existing apprenticeship job creation tax credit, which was first introduced in 2006, to $2,500 from $2,000, and extending it to include the third and fourth years of eligible apprenticeship training.
2. JUSTIN TRUDEAU VISITS CALGARY
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau ventured deep into enemy territory Monday, staging a raucous rally in Calgary, a hotbed of Harper support. The Liberals have not elected an MP in Calgary since 1968, but Trudeau is anxious to change that, telling about 400 supporters that he intends to visit Alberta multiple times over the course of the campaign. He said voters in Alberta have been let down by the Conservatives, who have neglected the economy in order to provide tax breaks to the wealthiest Canadians…

Continue Reading On macleans.ca »

Think twice before applying for personal credit for your business if your partner can’t manage money well

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