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CitiBank Cuts Travel Insurance On Credit Cards Jul 6th
Canadians with Citibank cards may enjoy the benefits that come with it, including travel and insurance perks. But as of September 22, 2019, Citibank has announced it is slashing those benefits – particularly the ones associated with travel.
The benefits that will no longer be honored are worldwid.... More »
How much will you pay for CMHC mortgage loan insurance? Nov 15th
In this video, Preet Banerjee looks at how to calculate your CMHC mortgage loan insurance and how raising your down payment will help you save
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The Latest: Buffett defends Berkshire Hathaway’s practices + MORE Feb 28th
OMAHA, Neb. – The Latest on Warren Buffett’s annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that was released Saturday (all times local):
5 p.m.
Billionaire Warren Buffett says executives at the conglomerate he leads are always working to make sure their businesses compete well in a ch.... More »
How to save on home insurance + MORE Jul 10th
Affordable home insurance: Does it even exist? While home insurance is not mandatory by law, like auto insurance is, most mortgage lenders require it—and for good reason. Home insurance protects your home and personal possessions from damage or loss. Your home is collateral for your mortgage loa.... More »
A Year of Rate Hikes: Ontario Car Insurance Rates Have Increased Again Jan 15th
Here at RateSupermaket.ca, we keep you in the loop of different ways to save, whether it be on your mortgage, through investments, or on your car insurance. The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has reported that Ontario car insurance rates have increased by 3.35 per cent on average..... More »
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– canadianbusiness.com
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After setting iPhone record, Apple forecasts rare sales drop
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is bracing for its first sales decline in 13 years, despite selling a record 74.8 million iPhones in the final three months of 2015.
The giant tech company issued a sales forecast that says revenue could fall at least 8.6 per cent during the January-March quarter, compared with a year earlier. Analysts say the latest iPhone models are selling reasonably well, but they’re not providing the boost Apple needs to match the massive sales growth it enjoyed last year.
Apple counts on the iPhone for two-thirds of its revenue.
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Health care fines press millennials as sign-up deadline nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of young adults healthy enough to think they don’t need insurance face painful choices this year as the sign-up deadline approaches for President Barack Obama’s health care law.
Fines for being uninsured rise sharply in 2016 — averaging nearly $1,000 per household, according to an independent estimate…
After setting iPhone record, Apple forecasts rare sales drop
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is bracing for its first sales decline in 13 years, despite selling a record 74.8 million iPhones in the final three months of 2015.
The giant tech company issued a sales forecast that says revenue could fall at least 8.6 per cent during the January-March quarter, compared with a year earlier. Analysts say the latest iPhone models are selling reasonably well, but they’re not providing the boost Apple needs to match the massive sales growth it enjoyed last year.
Apple counts on the iPhone for two-thirds of its revenue.
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Health care fines press millennials as sign-up deadline nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of young adults healthy enough to think they don’t need insurance face painful choices this year as the sign-up deadline approaches for President Barack Obama’s health care law.
Fines for being uninsured rise sharply in 2016 — averaging nearly $1,000 per household, according to an independent estimate…
Couch Potato works with employer retirement plans
– moneysense.ca
As the old adage goes, investing is simple, but not easy. It’s simple because all you need to do is save, diversify, keep your costs low and stick to a plan. But it’s not easy because we’re human, and we’re not hardwired to do any of those things. If you’re fortunate enough to have a retirement savings plan at work, however, then investing could be simpler and easier than you think.
Most employer-sponsored plans allow you to save painlessly through payroll deductions—often with a top-up from your company. Your money then gets invested automatically and your portfolio even gets rebalanced regularly. It’s the ultimate Couch Potato solution, requiring zero maintenance. Here’s how you can make the most of yours.
Understand your plan.
Employer retirement savings plans are usually administered by an insurance company such as SunLife, Standard Life, Manulife, Great West Life and others. They vary a lot, so the first step is understanding how yours is structured.
Many companies offer a defined contribution (DC) pension plan, which is similar to an RRSP, although it’s less flexible…
Most employer-sponsored plans allow you to save painlessly through payroll deductions—often with a top-up from your company. Your money then gets invested automatically and your portfolio even gets rebalanced regularly. It’s the ultimate Couch Potato solution, requiring zero maintenance. Here’s how you can make the most of yours.
Understand your plan.
Employer retirement savings plans are usually administered by an insurance company such as SunLife, Standard Life, Manulife, Great West Life and others. They vary a lot, so the first step is understanding how yours is structured.
Many companies offer a defined contribution (DC) pension plan, which is similar to an RRSP, although it’s less flexible…
