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WestJet Rewards: Up to Double Elite Qualifying Spend on flights within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. + MORE Feb 26th
Here's a great new offer from WestJet Rewards! You can earn up to Double Qualifying Spend credit on flight you book with WestJet within Canada and to the U.S.. You must book Econo or higher fares by March 31 for travel until April 17. The bonuses vary based on the fare class you buy:Bonus Qualifying.... More »
Last day to apply for Tangerine Mastercards with their $250 welcome bonus + MORE Mar 31st
Today is the last day that you can apply for either the Tangerine World Mastercard or Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card to receive their current welcome bonus offer of $250.To receive the bonus on either card you have to spend $5,000 in your first three months and you'll get a $250 bonus over and abo.... More »
Scotia Momentum® VISA Infinite* Review + MORE May 15th
Attention MoneyWise readers! Sign up for the Scotia Momentum® VISA Infinite* card and, for a limited time, get $75 IN CASH via Interac e-Transfer or a gift card from RateSupermarket.ca upon approval!
Are you looking for a well-rounded, high-earning cash back credit card with travel perks and no a.... More »
Will my credit score rise after 12 months with no late payments? Jan 17th
There is no scoring bonus for making a one-year milestone of on-time payments. However, if all other factors that go into creating a credit score are positive, you should expect your score to reflect this..... More »
BMO CashBack MasterCards now offer 4% cash back on all purchases in the first 4 months + MORE Feb 3rd
The sign up offers for BMO's CashBack cards changed yesterday. They have replaced the set dollar sign up bonus with increased earn on your spending in the first four months of having the cards. Both the World Elite and standard versions now offer 4% cash back on all eligible purchases for the first .... More »
Are You Eligible for the Disability Tax Credit?
– canadianfinanceblog.com
While it can be irksome to pay taxes, the government does recognize some of the hardships that you might experience if you have a disability, or if you care for someone with a disability. As a result of your efforts, and in acknowledgment of the financial challenges that can come with this situation, you can take advantage of the disability tax credit if you qualify.What is the Disability Tax Credit?It’s important to note that the DTC is a non-refundable tax credit. This means that it can only bring your total tax bill down to zero. If you have left over money, or if you have no taxable income to begin with, your disability tax credit won’t result in a refund.The DTC is designed to reduce the amount of income tax you pay as someone who is disabled, or as someone who cares for a disabled person.Eligibility for the DTCIn order to be eligible for the disability tax credit, you need to have a physical or mental disability that affects the ability to perform daily living activities…BBC NewsUS credits Syria's Assad over chemical weapons destructionBBC NewsSyrian President Bashar al-Assad's government deserves credit for so far complying with a chemical weapons deal, the US secretary of state has said. John Kerry was speaking after international monitors began the destruction of Syria's stockpile. The mission …US lauds moves to destroy Syria chemical arsenal, praises AssadThe Globe and MailKerry hails Syria disarmament at APEC, agrees with Russia for early peace talksXinhuaKerry: US waiting for Iran nuke replyWashington PostCNN -Vancouver Sun -The Independentall 599 news articles »
BBC NewsUS credits Syria's Assad over chemical weapons destructionBBC NewsSyrian President Bashar al-Assad's government deserves credit for so far complying with a chemical weapons deal, the US secretary of state has said. John Kerry was speaking after international monitors began the destruction of Syria's stockpile. The mission …US lauds moves to destroy Syria chemical arsenal, praises AssadThe Globe and MailKerry hails Syria disarmament at APEC, agrees with Russia for early peace talksXinhuaKerry: US waiting for Iran nuke replyWashington PostCNN -Vancouver Sun -The Independentall 599 news articles »
Great Recession still leaving its mark on Canadian businesses
– theglobeandmail.com
Limited availability of credit appears to be major reason nearly half of companies polled say they are still hurting from economic collapse five years ago
