Canadian Mortgage Bubble

Could Canada Be Facing Its Own Housing Bubble?

We've all seen the devastating effects of the housing market bubble on the US economy. And, for years, we in ...

20x Shoppers Optimum Points

Two Great Offers from Shoppers Optimum: 3 Million Points Contest and 20x Points Promotion

One of the best rewards programs is the one offered by Shoppers Drug Mart. You don’t need a credit card to sign up and take advantage of this great program. Shoppers Drug Mart routinely provides opportunities to earn extra points, and the redemption is generous when you use your points to get discounts at any [...]

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Canadian Mortgage Bubble

Could Canada Be Facing Its Own Housing Bubble?

We’ve all seen the devastating effects of the housing market bubble on the US economy. And, for years, we in Canada have kind of looked down on the United States for the loose lending standards and high level of household debt. However, Canadians may not have much to crow about soon. Canadians have surpassed Americans [...]

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Financial Planning

Planning for the Future: Are You Ready for What’s Next?

Even though Canada’s economy didn’t suffer the same level of setback from the 2008 financial crisis as our neighbour to the south, there are still indications that things are far from perfect in Canada. The difficulties that might be coming to the economy in the future, as well as the prospect of not having enough [...]

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How to Make a Balance Transfer Deal Work Hard for You

Credit card balance transfers are commonplace these days, with most credit card holders using them at some point because they can be such a valuable tool if you know how to use them correctly. If you use balance transfers properly, you can take advantage of the low interest rates that are being offered by credit [...]

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Start a Business

Financing Your Business? Consider P2P Lending and Crowdsourcing

Right now, it can be difficult to find the financing you need for your business. Many banks are reluctant to help a small business with a loan. It represents a chance that the business is taking. What if your business tanks and you default? Even if you have a good idea, it might be hard [...]

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Priority Club World MasterCard

Two Reward Cards: Priority Club World MasterCard from Capital One

If you are looking for a rewards credit card, you have two options when you consider the Priority Club World MasterCard from Capital One and the Priority Club Platinum MasterCard. Both of these cards require that you have at least good credit to qualify. Depending on which card you apply for, there are different benefits. [...]

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #220 – January 20, 2012

Welcome to the January 20, 2012 Edition #220 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. The Carnival of Financial Planning takes a long-term view of personal financial planning for individuals and families. We focus on efficient and sustainable personal financial planning practices that can lead to lifetime financial security. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you [...]

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How to Get Your Credit Card’s Interest Rates Lowered

This is a guest post from Andy at SavingUp. It’s got some great information on how you can see lower rates on your credit card by doing a little legwork. For many consumers, the current economy has had an impact on their ability to make ends meet, and some of these consumers may be struggling [...]

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What Do You Know About Credit Cards? Take Our Credit Card Quizzes

The furor surrounding the release of the Suze Orman Approved prepaid debit card has died down a bit, but there still might be some confusion. A lot of the confusion comes from the way the card is marketed, making it seem as though someone with poor credit could improve the situation with the help of [...]

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Suze Orman Approved Debit Card: A List of Blog Posts

Suze Orman set off a firestorm by releasing her own debit card. Many people were disappointed that Suze’s card charged many of the same ridiculous fees as other prepaid debit cards. And, unfortunately, Suze, who has long been seen as a consumer advocate who tells it like it is, muddied the waters a bit when [...]

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