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How to workout for cheap in Canada + MORE Jan 11th
When Jessica Moorhouse was in her 20s, her fitness routine was guided by workout videotapes borrowed from her father and a trusty pair of running shoes she used to circle her block.
“Sometimes you have to get creative when the money is not there,” said the Toronto-based personal finance exper.... More »
Why now is the right time to get the Platinum Card from American Express + MORE Jul 29th
With its $699 annual fee the most expensive publicly available card in the Canadian market is The Platinum Card® from American Express. Right away that number seems to turn many people away but in reality, if you do any travel, and it doesn't have to be a lot of travel - paying.... More »
How Old Do You Have To Be To Get a Credit Card in Canada? + MORE Apr 15th
Credit cards can be a great way to build credit history and accumulate rewards points or cashback. But how old do you have to be to get a credit card in Canada? And just because some types of cards are available to teens, should they have one?
With power comes responsibility. Before you rush out to .... More »
Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for September + MORE Sep 9th
Here are the Rewards Canada Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of September! This is not a 'best' credit card list like our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings but instead a look at cards that have very good acquisition offers. As always when choosing a card you should always take o.... More »
American Express Cobalt Card: 98 new confirmed multiplier locations in Canada, the U.S., & Asia + MORE Sep 22nd
Here’s our next update to the American Express Cobalt Card Confirmed Multiplier Locations with 98 new locations being added today from Canada, the U.S., Taiwan and China along with two location updates. Thanks to the RWRDS Canada community for providing details on thousands of locations around the.... More »
Quebec teen, backed by Canadian Space Agency, thinks he found lost Maya city. Scholar not so sure – National Post
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National PostQuebec teen, backed by Canadian Space Agency, thinks he found lost Maya city. Scholar not so sureNational PostA Quebec teen became an international media sensation this week after his science fair project led to claims that he may have uncovered a Maya ruin hidden in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. NA0511_Lost_Mayan_City_C_MF. The boy's theory promises to …Quebec teen may have found Mayan ruin by studying the starsMetroNews CanadaDid a teen discover a lost Mayan city? Not exactly.Washington PostCanadian teen may have discovered ancient Mayan cityUSA TODAYIrish Independent -The Inquisitr -Discovery News -Newsweekall 105 news articles »
May 10 Update: Aeroplan Mythbusters Campaign, Alaska Airlines & Japan Airlines partner up, 250 Free Qatar Airways QMiles
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News, Tips & Tricks Aeroplan launched a new campaign today called Mythbusters which is aimed at revealing the truth behind the myths and misconceptions about Aeroplan’s flight reward program through a creative infographic. The campaign provides facts to clarify 12 myths that are detailed here: www.aeroplan.com/mythsWe’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences on the Aeroplan Mythbusters campaign! Leave your comments below!Also on the Aeroplan front, they sent out a press release today announcing that the newest earning partner will be The Brick. It does appear that earning will only be available for online purchases which makes sense as in store The Brick salespeople earn commissions. Here is an excerpt from the press release:In the coming months, this relationship will enable Aeroplan Members to earn miles on online purchases at www.thebrick.comAlaska Airlines and Japan Airlines announced plans today for a codeshare agreement and frequent flyer partnership. If approved this is great news as those of who have been collecting Mileage Plan miles here in Canada have another amazing partner to use those miles for…Apple Pay now available to RBC and CIBC users
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TORONTO – The Apple Pay mobile payment system is adding several major Canadian partners, including at least two of the big banks.
Royal Bank (TSX:RY) and CIBC (TSX:CM) say they’ll accept Visa and MasterCard credit card payments through compatible Apple devices starting today and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) says the feature is “coming soon.”
Apple Pay is also available to users with Interac debit cards issued by RBC and CIBC.
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Interac says it’s working to bring Apple Pay to debit cards issued by all Canada’s biggest banks, including Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) and TD (TSX:TD).
Apple’s tap-and-pay system was officially launched in Canada last November but without support from the big banks.
American Express was Apple Pay’s original credit card partner in Canada along with several major retailers.
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Royal Bank (TSX:RY) and CIBC (TSX:CM) say they’ll accept Visa and MasterCard credit card payments through compatible Apple devices starting today and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) says the feature is “coming soon.”
Apple Pay is also available to users with Interac debit cards issued by RBC and CIBC.
How to avoid online scams »
Interac says it’s working to bring Apple Pay to debit cards issued by all Canada’s biggest banks, including Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) and TD (TSX:TD).
Apple’s tap-and-pay system was officially launched in Canada last November but without support from the big banks.
American Express was Apple Pay’s original credit card partner in Canada along with several major retailers.
The post Apple Pay now available to RBC and CIBC users appeared first on MoneySense.
Am I on track to retire after being laid off?
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(Photograph by Jessica Balfour)The current situation
Coleen Cudmore is single and lives in Kelowna, B.C., where, until recently, she was a manager at an insurance company. When her branch was closed in January, she received a severance package. Now, she plans to retire in December, when she turns 55, but she isn’t sure if she has enough to allow her to live on $60,000 a year. Currently, she owns a home worth $680,000 but owes $144,000 on a line of credit. She also has RRSPs and other assets worth $832,000. These investments have given her a 10% annualized return over the last few years. “I do a lot of my own investing and have a passion for it,” she says, adding that she’s been able to supplement her gross income by $500 a month using dividends from her portfolio. “It’s enough to pay the groceries,” says Cudmore, who’s using her time out of the workforce to get into a new fitness regimen. She plans to claim her CPP at age 60 and collect OAS at 65, as well as $5,400 annually from a small company pension…
Quebec teen, backed by Canadian Space Agency, thinks he found lost Maya city. Scholar not so sure – National Post
– news.google.ca
National PostQuebec teen, backed by Canadian Space Agency, thinks he found lost Maya city. Scholar not so sureNational PostA Quebec teen became an international media sensation this week after his science fair project led to claims that he may have uncovered a Maya ruin hidden in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. NA0511_Lost_Mayan_City_C_MF. The boy's theory promises to …Quebec teen may have found Mayan ruin by studying the starsMetroNews CanadaDid a teen discover a lost Mayan city? Not exactly.Washington PostCanadian teen may have discovered ancient Mayan cityUSA TODAYIrish Independent -The Inquisitr -Discovery News -Newsweekall 105 news articles »
