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New to Canada? A new way to transfer your credit score + MORE Oct 29th
Equifax Inc. is launching a program to allow newcomers to transfer their foreign credit history to Canada.
The credit reporting company said Thursday that the Global Consumer Credit File will make it easier for immigrants to access services like loans and cellphone plans in Canada by providing th.... More »
Daylight Savings Sadness: Credit Cards and Tips to Get You to a Sunny Destination ASAP Nov 16th
Is the Canadian winter starting to get to you before it can even officially start? Are you tired of waking up in the dark and leaving work in the dark? Do you feel like you’re succumbing to the stresses and demands of the busy holiday season?
When we average less than three hours of sunshine p.... More »
In Your Corner: My house is my retirement plan. Am I doomed? + MORE Aug 29th
Owning a home is a great investment but we all should have other investments socked away for retirement — ideally inside a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), says this week’s expert..... More »
Tax-free education savings: The ABCs of RESPs + MORE May 31st
RESPs are a tax-free vehicle for your child’s education funds that also qualify for the Canada Education Savings Grant..... More »
A low-fee portfolio for DIY investors Jul 13th
(Photo by Micah Bond)
The portfolio problem
Gino Marcone, 49, is a regional sales manager who has spent the last three years working with an advisor at his local Guelph, Ont. bank to build his retirement nest egg. He recently learned he’s paying 2% annually in management expense ratios (MER.... More »
A New Low Rate Rally
– ratesupermarket.ca
The Canadian finance product landscape is always evolving, and this week was no exception, with a few major shakeups among the credit card and mortgage markets. Investors Group stormed the home buying scene with the lowest rate so far this season – a sub-2% variable rate, sure to turn heads among an already competitive rate environment.
Fans of prepaid credit cards also have reason to smile, as the federal government has done away with frustrating hidden fees and misleading packaging. Be sure to check out our coverage on the recent changes.
Investors Group Introduces 1.99% 3-Year Variable Mortgage Rate
It’s one of the lowest variable rates ever seen – should you take the opportunity to score your mortgage at this rate? Investors Group made headlines this week with their 1.99% jaw dropper – but while such a rate offers fantastic savings, there are restrictions consumers should be aware of. Check out our breakdown of this mortgage product’s features, and see if it’s a fit for your home financing plan…
Think you’re an expert money manager? Try our quiz
– thestar.com
Unless you’re regularly learning and refreshing your knowledge, the latest information about spending, savings and investing might pass you by.
Greater competition in the tightly-controlled mobile wireless market could result in savings of about $1 billion a year for consumers and the wider economy, says the Competition Bureau.Think you’re an expert money manager? Try our quiz
– thestar.com
Unless you’re regularly learning and refreshing your knowledge, the latest information about spending, savings and investing might pass you by.
Greater competition in the tightly-controlled mobile wireless market could result in savings of about $1 billion a year for consumers and the wider economy, says the Competition Bureau.
