Online stock brokerage firm Scottrade says info of 4.6 million customers may have been stolen + MORE Oct 3rd

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Online stock brokerage company Scottrade said that the names and addresses of about 4.6 million of its customers may have been stolen by hackers.
The company said Friday that the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently informed it of the hack, which occurred between the end of 2013 and early 2014. Scottrade spokeswoman Shea Leordeanu said the FBI told the company that other companies were also hacked, but did not name them. The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Scottrade said that Social Security numbers, email addresses and other sensitive information was in the system that was hacked, but hackers focused on stealing customer names and addresses.
The St. Louis-based company, which runs an online stock trading platform and bank, said customer’s funds were not stolen and no account passwords were taken. Scottrade said it has strengthened its network to prevent other hacks.
The data breach comes a day after credit ratings agency Experian said hackers broke into its system and stole the personal information of about 15 million that have applied for T-Mobile wireless service…

NEW YORK, N.Y. – In the latest high-profile breach of a U.S. organization, hackers broke into Experian’s database of information on 15 million T-Mobile customers and potential customers. But what is Experian, and why does the credit bureau keep data on a wireless carrier’s customers?
Here’s a Q&A about what happened at Experian and what could happen next.
WHAT INFORMATION DOES EXPERIAN HAVE ON ME?
If you’ve applied for a credit card, mortgage, student loan or any financial product in the last three decades, Experian likely has some sort of data on you. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates Experian, Equifax and TransUnion hold records on more than 200 million Americans.
The data can be basic information like your address and birthdate. But if you’ve applied for credit, the agencies could know more about your financial situation than your parents or spouse do. They’ll have your Social Security number, all of the banks you have credit card accounts with, the limit on those cards and if you pay them down regularly…

MACLEANS-BABCOCK-09.25.15-TORONTO, ON: NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock sits down with Maclean’s magazine during Leaf’s training camp at the Mastercard memorial centre in Toronto, ON.
It’s been almost half a century since the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup. And, over the past decade, the team has made the NHL playoffs just once—losing in seven games to the Boston Bruins in the spring of 2014, in the most soul-destroying way possible. After a 26th-place finish last season, the club embarked on a complete rebuild, cleaning out management, and trading away established players for picks and prospects. New head coach Mike Babcock has an eight-year, US$50-million deal—making him the highest-paid bench boss the league has ever known—and a mission to finally lead Leafs Nation to the promised land.
Q: You’re a guy who likes to win; a guy who’s used to winning. But for this team, that’s a long-term goal rather than a short-term expectation…

Current and new holders of Visa Infinite Privilege cards in Canada (TD Aeroplan, RBC Avion, CIBC Aerogold) should be receiving notice that as of October 15th your airport lounge access provided is changing. Currently access is provided via the Airport Angel program but as of October 15th that is changing to the larger and most popular global program Priority Pass.Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders will have the $99 annual fee of the basic Priority Pass membership covered and will also receive 6 free lounge access visits per year. Those visits are typically valued at US$27 each, so you are looking at over $250 in value per year from the Priority Pass benefit.Overall its not a huge change but I believe this adds a touch more value to Visa Infinite Privilege cards in Canada as Priority Pass does have a larger lounge base than Airport Angel.

Last update of the week for you! News, Tips & TricksIf you haven’t voted yet be sure you do so for your favourite travel rewards credit card in Canada! Vote here! Yesterday we let you that BMO was increasing interest rates and now Scotia has as well. They have adjusted the balance transfer and cash advance rate for the majority of their credit cards, from 21.99% to 22.99% Posts since our last update:Visa Infinite Privilege changing to Priority Pass as lounge access provider from October 15Current and new holders of Visa Infinite Privilege cards in Canada (TD Aeroplan, RBC Avion, CIBC Aerogold) should be receiving… Bonus OffersAir Canada / Aeroplan- Triple Aeroplan Miles for stays at any Coast Hotels in Canada or the U.S. More… Until Dec 31, 15- OFFER EXTENDED 3,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles on your first Rocketmiles booking More… Book by Dec 31, 15- 5x Bonus Aeroplan Miles when you spend $100 or more at Bentley. More… Until Oct 12, 15- Earn up to 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles when you sign up for a Direct Energy price plan…