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What is the RESP contribution deadline? + MORE Oct 30th
Between the gifts and the gatherings, the month of December can be an expensive time of the year. It’s a tough month to think about saving for your child’s future education on top of everything else. (We get it!) But there’s good reason to plan ahead and put some extra cash aside before the en.... More »
What is an emergency fund and how to build one + MORE Apr 11th
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What is an emergency fund?
Why do I need an emergency fund?
How much should I keep in an emergency fund?
What qualifies as an emergency?
What doesn’t qualify as an emergency?
 How to build an emergency fund
Set a monthly budget and find out how much you can set aside
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What happens to your debt when you die + MORE Mar 6th
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I carry a lot of credit card debt and haven’t made a dent in my mortgage. I’m in my 60s, and I’m starting to think about next steps for my family. After I die, will my family inherit my debt?—Terry
Thanks for your question, Terry. You’re definitely not alone in worrying .... More »
Are single seniors unfairly penalized at tax time? Apr 17th
Q. I am a senior with an income of about $115,000, single and in receipt of $7,364 in OAS benefits annually. I keep only about $200 a year out of that for myself. Yesterday, while doing my income tax return, it worked out that I ended up owing an extra $2,000 to $3,000 in income tax, although no.... More »
How to Make RRSP Withdrawals Before and After Retirement + MORE Feb 29th
Whether you are nearing retirement or are just starting to make financial decisions for your future, Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) may be a hot topic of conversation. In both circumstances, your savings grow tax-sheltered, and your contributions are tax-deductible. Where it differs â€.... More »
The Best No-Fee Rewards Credit Cards For 2019
– ratesupermarket.ca
Credit card rewards come in many forms. From points to statement credits to cold-hard cash, a good rewards card maximizes on your everyday purchases and ultimately helps you save.
Reward credit cards generally offer different amounts of rebates for particular spending categories (gas, grocery, pharmacy purchases, etc.). And while there are so many options on the market, one distinctive feature between most rewards cards is whether it comes with an annual fee or not.
Cards with an annual service fee typically offer you more flexibility with a greater amount of cash-back or points for your purchases, whereas no-fee cards may offer a little less of a rebate with less opportunities to earn rewards.
That being said, there are still a number of great no-fee reward options. But how do you choose the card that will provide you with the most in savings?
To make the decision-making process easier, RateSupermarket.ca has a handy-dandy credit card comparison tool. And with all things considered, from sign-up bonuses to earning categories, we used our Best of Finance methodology to rank the cards that provided the most cash value…