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BMO to buy Air Miles after the rewards program’s owner filed for bankruptcy
Did Air Miles go bankrupt in Canada?
Less than a day after word got out that Loyalty Ventures Inc., the U.S. parent company of the Air Miles Reward Program, was preparing to file for bankruptcy, BMO Financial Group stepped up to acquire…
Are annuities, bonds or GICs best for an 80-year-old’s money?
I’ll bet when you took that annuity you wondered which direction interest rates were going and if it was the right thing to do at the time. Have you taken a look to see how much pension income the surviving spouse will receive? Will it…
How GIC interest rates work
GICs are particularly safe because they give you a guaranteed return, unlike other investments that have variable returns, such as stocks and bonds. And when you invest in GICs at a financial institution that is a member of the Canada…
Registered or non-registered GICs: Which should you buy?
Currently, GIC interest rates are the highest they’ve been in about 15 years, as much as 5.25%, due to a series of interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada that began in March 2022. Generally, the longer the GIC term, the higher the…
How to buy Scotiabank GICs
Right now, GICs are having a moment—and that’s great news for Canadians who want to save towards a goal without risking a loss. Deciding to invest in a GIC is a solid first step, but you might feel like you need more guidance. Here’s how…
Are GICs a good investment right now?
You can start investing in GICs with as little as $500. In this GIC guide for Canadians, we’ll show you how these versatile investments can help you preserve your purchasing power in the face of high inflation, without risk to your…
Investing Beyond the Numbers: Understanding financial flashpoints
What are financial flashpoints?
Financial flashpoints are significant, emotional and memorable money-related events and experiences that shape our beliefs around finances. Understanding our financial flashpoints helps us make deliberate…
5 easy tricks to save money on eating out
Just because you think eating out is expensive doesn’t mean it is!
There are loads of ways to cut back when you head out to a favourite restaurant without having to pick the cheapest side salad on the menu.
Whether it’s for a…
Boots slashes the value of Advantage Card points
Boots is changing the value of the Advantage card loyalty scheme, which sees you collect fewer points for each £1 you spend.
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Membership offers and cheapest way to join National Trust
With over 500 historical and special places for days out in the UK, joining the National Trust is well worth the cost, but there are membership offers to save you money.
National Trust membership offers you and your family free…