The cash back you earn accumulates in your account and can be redeemed as statement credit, direct deposit, or sometimes as gift cards, merchandise, or money towards a…
Read more How cashback credit cards work – MoneySenseShe also said her pre-existing notion that private-label food might be lower quality has been challenged. “I started to kind of recognize that the store brand, private label…
Read more To save money, Canadians are buying more private-label grocery brands – MoneySense1. Review your credit report for errors It’s important to review your credit report and score at least once a year, especially when you’re trying to improve it.…
Read more How to fix bad credit history in Canada: 3 steps to boost your score – MoneySenseHow to get a credit card in Canada Well, you apply. But make sure you’re applying for the right card and that you have a high chance of…
Read more How to build credit history in Canada – MoneySense“It’s just one small part of our store,” Neil Rossy told analysts on a Wednesday call (on Sept. 11), where he was questioned about the company’s food merchandise…
Read more Dollarama reports higher Q2 profit as shoppers look for savings on essentials – MoneySenseSamsung, meanwhile, says its lithium ion batteries do best when kept above 50% charge. It advises against running the battery down. “Repeatedly allowing the battery to drain fully…
Read more Taking care of tech: How to get the most life out of your smartphone – MoneySenseIf you find that you no longer need the credit, review any potential closure fees before deciding to cancel the card, too. Instead, you could look into downgrading…
Read more What happens if you don’t use your credit card? – MoneySenseAccording to Statistics Canada, store-bought alcoholic beverages rose in price by 5.9% between March 2022 and March 2023, and the price of liquor in general rose another 2.3% from June 2023 to…
Read more Why is booze so expensive in Canada? – MoneySenseWith foot-long hotdogs roughly $13 and 515-ml premium draft beers nearing $15, the Sarnia, Ont., duo behind the @coupon.couple account started searching for ways to save. One of…
Read more How to save on food and drinks at your next sports game or concert – MoneySenseIn the mid-2000s, Air Miles devalued its points, making it harder for customers to reach their rewards goals. Then, in 2016, the company announced it would add an…
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Read more No tickets for Taylor Swift in Toronto or Vancouver? See the costs of an international show – MoneySenseTo avoid any repercussions, Gupta suggests using a matter-of-fact tone when sharing the experience online. “The world has changed. We know that jobs are not forever. With most…
Read more Be mindful of what you post on social media after a layoff – MoneySenseWhile imperfect, the $10-a-day system has been widely applauded for making child care more affordable and equitable for more Canadians. And it looks like it’s here to stay,…
Read more What happens if your child care provider pulls out of $10-a-day daycare? – MoneySenseMy family’s one-way cruise (also known as a repositioning cruise) will begin in Galveston, Texas, and end in San Juan, Puerto Rico. By booking through a Disney travel…
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Read more Benefits, fees, hidden perks: Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle – MoneySenseFresh off an appearance at Coachella, the Diljit Dosanjh Canada tour starts in Vancouver on April 27, 2024 at BC Place—a night that’s expected to be the largest…
Read more Simplii and Diljit Dosanjh team up on eve of Dil-Luminati tour – MoneySenseNow, being more budget-conscious, I love using my PC Mastercard. It allows me to earn PC Optimum points on my everyday purchases, everywhere I spend. And the best…
Read more Saving on purchases and for emergency funds, Canada’s extreme couponer shares her secrets – MoneySenseShould I get a joint credit card with my partner? While your partner’s credit score won’t directly impact your credit score, joint accounts or adding the other as…
Read more Couples and credit scores: How your partner’s credit can affect yours – MoneySenseTo close a credit card, the balance is $0. If there’s a substantial balance on the remaining cards, it’s going to increase the credit utilization ratio. And, if…
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