Online building materials firm completes refinancing, emerges from CCAA process

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Mon Mar 26 13:41:05 PDT 2018

VANCOUVER _ Online building materials seller BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc. says it has completed a refinancing that allows it to emerge from court protection from creditors in Canada and the U.S.…

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Grain rail backlogs ‘unfortunate’ issue: federal agriculture minister

by Bill Graveland @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Mon Mar 26 13:48:58 PDT 2018

CALGARY _ Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay says he has no immediate solution for getting Canadian grain moving again as farmers begin planning for spring seeding.
“It’s been an ongoing…

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Canada gives border security extra powers to crack down on cheap steel, aluminum

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 13:34:34 PDT 2018

OTTAWA _ The federal government is taking extra steps to crack down on companies that try to ship cheap foreign steel and aluminum through the Canadian market.
The Canada Border…

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Canadian Dollar FX Update March 15, 2018

by KBFX @ Knightsbridge FX

Thu Mar 15 07:18:25 PDT 2018

USD/CAD Open: 1.2988-1.2990      Overnight Range:     1.2945-1.2994 The Canadian dollar was rangebound in overnight currency exchange markets.  Oil is at $61.23 and gold is at $1,319.  US futures are mixed. There are no major domestic data releases scheduled for today. The short term Canadian dollar technicals are neutral.  For today, USD resistance is at 1.3025.  […]

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Mexico’s Spring Clock Change in 2018

by Mexperience @ Mexperience

Tue Mar 27 07:17:25 PDT 2018

Details about Mexico's clock-time changes in Spring 2018

The Best CD Rates – March 2018

by Nick Clements @ MagnifyMoney

Tue Mar 27 05:00:21 PDT 2018

Updated March 27, 2018 If you are looking for a better yield on your savings, a high rate CD (certificate of deposit) offered by an online bank could be a good option. Internet-only banks offer much better interest rates than traditional banks. For example, a 12-month CD at Bank of America would require a $10,000 … Continue reading The Best CD Rates – March 2018

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G7 labour ministers look to set plan for tech disruption in workforce

by Jordan Press, The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 13:21:01 PDT 2018

OTTAWA _ The Canadian ministers hosting a group of G7 counterparts in Montreal have begun crafting cross-border policies that would help and reassure workers caught in the churn of a…

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Don’t Piss Off Your Future Self: The 10 Best Money Lessons From Retirees

by Amanda Holden @ Young And Thrifty

Sun Mar 25 18:00:02 PDT 2018

“Don’t piss off your Future Self, Amanda,” or “Your Future Granny will not approve of this,” I’ll sometimes whisper to myself as I’m about to do something that feels financially—well—stupid. I started doing this about a year ago as a reminder to think critically about decisions and to consider their long-term effects. It's a helpful…

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Whistler on a shoestring

by Mark Corcoran @ WorkingHolidayinCanada.com

Planning a working holiday in beautiful Whistler? Here’s how to survive if your suitcase isn’t stuffed with cash!   When you hear the word...

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Cash-Strapped del Lago Casino Seeks Financial Help from Capitol

by Robert Johnson @ Casino News Daily

Wed Mar 28 00:34:44 PDT 2018

Cash-strapped del Lago Resort & Casino in Finger Lakes, New York is seeking a tax cut from state lawmakers after missing its first-year gaming revenue goal by $100 million. Casino owners confirmed Tuesday that they have reached out to the Capitol to ask for assistance, but they did not specify […]

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Brokers See B.C. Housing Measures as Ineffective

by Steve Huebl @ Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Tue Feb 27 10:42:51 PST 2018

While the B.C. government may have been hoping appeal to a public exasperated by unaffordable housing with its housing plan announced last week, some brokers say the measures will do little to improve the situation. B.C. Finance Minister Carole James unveiled a 30-point Homes for B.C. plan as part of the province’s latest budget. Some […]

North American stocks see second day of broad declines amid trade tensions

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Fri Mar 23 13:48:55 PDT 2018

TORONTO _ North American markets saw a second day of broad declines as fears continued about the potential fallout of a trade dispute between the U.S. and China.
The S&P/TSX…

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Is £1 Million Enough Punishment for SkyBet for Failing Self-Excluded Gamblers?

by Robert Johnson @ Casino News Daily

Wed Mar 28 04:31:33 PDT 2018

News exploded earlier today that Sky Betting and Gaming (SkyBet) has become the latest UK-facing operator to have been reprimanded by the Gambling Commission for social responsibility failures. One of UK’s largest gambling companies, formerly owned by broadcasting giant Sky, SkyBet was fined £1 million by the regulator for failing […]

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Snow Web Cams: The Slopes in Banff

by JFrench @ WorkingHolidayinCanada.com

Speeding down a mountain on skis or a snowboard is a kind of freedom like no other. Feeling the wind in your face while...

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Savers Roundup November 2017: Meet Simplii Financial, Motive Financial’s GIC rates, and new promos and rate increases

by Peter @ Canadian High Interest Savings Bank Accounts

Mon Nov 20 07:26:06 PST 2017

Simplii Financial, formerly known as PC Financial On November 1, 2017, PC Financial officially re-launched as Simplii Financial. The Simplii Financial rebrand was a result of CIBC and PC Financial officially ending their banking partnership, with CIBC taking over PC Financial’s banking customers. Customers were assured that day-to-day banking would be largely the same, at…

Should I Become an Uber Driver-Partner in Canada? Pay, Requirements + Sign Up Guide

by Kyle @ Young And Thrifty

Mon Mar 19 07:00:22 PDT 2018

If you’re looking to become an Uber driver and get paid by working on your own schedule – then you’re in the right place!  We’re constantly updating this article to reflect the latest Uber hiring practices, requirements to become an Uber driver, and how much Uber drivers get paid.   With so many people these…

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You loved your working holiday. Now here’s how to become a Canadian permanent resident

by Mark Corcoran @ WorkingHolidayinCanada.com

Over 200,000 people become Canadian permanent residents every year So here’s the conundrum. You loved your working holiday in Canada and you want to...

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EPT Sochi Main Event Goes Into Day 3 with 136 Survivors

by Terry Davis @ Casino News Daily

Mon Mar 26 01:40:17 PDT 2018

Russia’s Sergey Pichugin finished as the chip leader after a short Day 2 of play in the EPT Sochi Main Event. The player bagged and tagged 858,000 at the end of the day, topping a chip counts chart of 136 hopefuls. Day 2 action at Sochi Casino and Resort kicked […]

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Canadian Dollar Update March 21, 2018

by KBFX @ Knightsbridge FX

Wed Mar 21 07:15:29 PDT 2018

USD/CAD Open: 1.2964-1.2965      Overnight Range:     1.2964-1.3079 The Canadian dollar was rangebound in overnight currency exchange markets.  Oil is at $64.34 and gold is at $1,328.  US futures are mixed. There are no major domestic data releases scheduled for today. The short term Canadian dollar technicals are neutral.  For today, USD resistance is at 1.3034.  […]

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Canadian retailers could be helped by a U.S. trade battle with China

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Fri Mar 23 13:55:29 PDT 2018

MONTREAL _ Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on up to US$60 billion of Chinese imports could help Canadian retailers by further easing cross-border shopping.
The…

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The Much-Maligned Chilango

by Foreign Native @ Mexperience

Fri Mar 16 07:35:55 PDT 2018

If you spend some time in Mexico, sooner or later you'll come across the word "chilango"

Toronto stocks end lower, U.S. markets swing to losses in late day trading

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 13:38:40 PDT 2018

TORONTO _ Canada’s main stock index closed lower Tuesday while U.S. markets continued a streak of volatility with a late-day plunge that left all main indexes in the red.
The…

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Break in NAFTA significantly worse for loonie than U.S. dollar

by KBFX @ Knightsbridge FX

Mon Mar 19 15:20:56 PDT 2018

   Rahim Madhavji, President and currency strategist at Knightsbridge FX, joins BNN to speak about the effects of recent NAFTA discussions on the Canadian Dollar. Source: BNN: Break in NAFTA significantly worse for loonie than U.S. dollar: Madhavji

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Goal of latest NAFTA pitch from U.S.: Credit countries for higher auto wages

by CB Staff @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 13:27:11 PDT 2018

WASHINGTON _ Here’s an idea that has shaken up the NAFTA negotiations: Crediting countries for higher auto wages.
It’s at the heart of the latest proposal from the United States.…

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Just follow these three simple steps to get your Canadian tax refund

by Mark Corcoran @ WorkingHolidayinCanada.com

You could end up with $904 in your pocket! If you’ve been on a working holiday in Canada in 2017, it’s pretty likely you’ve...

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Opinion: S&P Overstates Broker Fraud Driver

by Robert McLister @ Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Wed Mar 21 08:04:55 PDT 2018

A few weeks ago, S&P said Canadian bank risk was rising, and it blamed mortgage brokers in the process. The rating agency wrote: “…The growing share of residential mortgages originated via brokers, compound the risks of high household debt and house prices…As brokers do not bear credit risk for the residential mortgages they initiate, and […]

Twenty-Eight St. George’s University Medical Students Awarded Merit Scholarships

by bpmauser @ St. George's University

Wed Feb 28 10:29:45 PST 2018

Today, St. George’s University School of Medicine announced that it had awarded nearly $1.7 million in Legacy of Excellence scholarships to 28 students in its January 2018 entering class. “We established our Legacy of Excellence scholarships because we believe that every talented student with a passion for medicine should have the opportunity to pursue a […]

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U.S. sets May 1 tariff threat on Canada, Mexico amid rush to get quick NAFTA

by Alexander Panetta, The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Fri Mar 23 13:53:02 PDT 2018

WASHINGTON _ The United States has just applied additional pressure in its rush to get a new NAFTA agreement within several weeks, establishing a May 1 deadline, after which Canada…

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Canadian Dollar Update March 20, 2018

by KBFX @ Knightsbridge FX

Tue Mar 20 07:00:12 PDT 2018

USD/CAD Open: 1.3073-1.3074      Overnight Range:     1.3052-1.3088 The Canadian dollar was rangebound in overnight currency exchange markets.  Oil is at $63.18 and gold is at $1,311.  US futures are higher. There are no major domestic data releases scheduled for today. The short term Canadian dollar technicals are neutral.  For today, USD resistance is at 1.3115.  […]

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Savers Roundup October 2017: Rate increases and surprise decreases, Wealth One, and cross-border friendly credit cards

by Peter @ Canadian High Interest Savings Bank Accounts

Mon Oct 23 14:41:46 PDT 2017

Rate movements: Some increases, some surprising drops It has been interesting to see the impact of the Bank of Canada’s key interest rate hikes (amounting to a total of 0.50%) from July and September. Outlook Financial, Implicity Financial, AcceleRate Financial, Hubert Financial, MAXA Financial, and Achieva Financial have all increased their regular savings and TFSA…

Banff on a Shoestring

by Mark Corcoran @ WorkingHolidayinCanada.com

Top tips for enjoying a working holiday in Banff without breaking the bank Ah Beautiful Banff! The perfect place to ski, sip, scoff, and...

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Snow Web Cams: The Slopes in Whistler

by JFrench @ WorkingHolidayinCanada.com

  Fancy taking to the slopes in Whistler? A great way to pick your favourite ski spots or check out the weather is to...

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Broker Lender Market Share – Q4 2017

by Robert McLister @ Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Mon Mar 05 08:30:56 PST 2018

Banks continued to eat up market share in the fourth quarter, growing their portion of the broker pie by 5.4 percentage points vs. Q4 2016. For the full year, banks seized a whopping 750 basis points of share, mainly from mortgage finance companies. Virtually no broker in Canada will be surprised by that. Among other […]

Green Party leader, NDP MP arrested at anti pipeline protest in B.C.

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Fri Mar 23 13:51:22 PDT 2018

BURNABY, B.C. _ Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and a New Democrat MP were arrested Friday at a protest against Kinder Morgan’s expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline as demonstrations…

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Savers Roundup January 2018: rising interest rates, TFSA season, and Tangerine switches up its promo

by Peter @ Canadian High Interest Savings Bank Accounts

Wed Jan 17 12:39:15 PST 2018

Rising interest rates: how are savers affected? The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate on January 17, 2018 by 0.25%. It now sits at 1.25%. 10 years ago, the key interest rate was being lowered from 4.25% to 4.00%, down from its latest peak a few months earlier at 4.75%. The rate bottomed…

Ivan Volodko Leads 40 Hopefuls into EPT Sochi Main Event Day 4

by Terry Davis @ Casino News Daily

Tue Mar 27 01:48:21 PDT 2018

The EPT Sochi Main Event is quickly advancing into its final stages. Day 4 action is set to start at noon local time with 40 players who made it through all five 90-minute levels played at the host venue Sochi Casino and Resort the previous day. Local player Ivan Volodko […]

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Celebrating 10 Years of Beyond Spice Family Weekend

by rpetersgmail @ St. George's University

Mon Feb 12 12:43:43 PST 2018

Edie Reeves left her home in Nashville, Tennessee and traveled over 2,000 miles to visit her son, Cody, a first-term student at St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine. Not only was it her first time visiting Grenada, it was her first time out of the country. Still, she made the journey, along with many […]

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Canadian Dollar Morning Update March 19, 2018

by KBFX @ Knightsbridge FX

Mon Mar 19 06:49:52 PDT 2018

USD/CAD Open: 1.3075-1.3076      Overnight Range:     1.3046-1.3125 The Canadian dollar was rangebound in overnight currency exchange markets.  Oil is at $62.13 and gold is at $1,312.  US futures are lower. There are no major domestic data releases scheduled for today. The short term Canadian dollar technicals are neutral.  For today, USD resistance is at 1.3131.  […]

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Mexico City during Easter Week

by Mexperience @ Mexperience

Wed Mar 21 09:00:44 PDT 2018

Something quite remarkable happens in Mexico City during Easter Week

Waymo to buy 20,000 Jaguars for robotic ride hailing service

by CB Staff @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 13:36:49 PDT 2018

NEW YORK _ Self-driving car spinoff Waymo will buy up to 20,000 electric vehicles from Jaguar Land Rover to help realize its vision for a robotic ride-hailing service.
The commitment…

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Lender Calls – Q4 Roundup

by Steve Huebl @ Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Tue Mar 27 08:42:40 PDT 2018

Fourth-quarter earnings for the country’s largest broker channel lenders wrapped up a tumultuous year that delivered a mixed bag of results. Just as Home Capital is recovering from its liquidity crises of early 2017, Street Capital now finds itself “middle of a multi-year transition,” according to CEO Duncan Hannay, as it adapts to the new […]

Annual inflation rate rises to 2.2% for its fastest pace since fall 2014

by Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Fri Mar 23 13:59:05 PDT 2018

OTTAWA _ The country’s annual pace of inflation sped up to 2.2 per cent last month, its fastest pace in more than three years as the rate moved above the…

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Human rights hearing proceeds: Waiter argues his French culture behind firing

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 13:32:54 PDT 2018

VANCOUVER _ A waiter in British Columbia who is disputing his firing argues his French culture led to his dismissal.
Guillaume Rey appealed to the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, which…

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Discount Brokerage Weekly Roundup – March 9, 2018

by Sparx_Admin @ Sparx Trading

Fri Mar 09 23:57:41 PST 2018

From real war to trade war, what are either good for? Attention apparently. As provinces and countries trade barbs, online brokerages battling one another have turned to toasting rather than roasting. It was a very full week for Canada’s discount brokerages so there’s lots to get to in this week’s roundup. First, we dive in ...

Examining Canada’s Weak Q1 Home Sales

by Danielle Kubes @ Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Fri Mar 23 04:26:10 PDT 2018

National  home sales and property prices both declined in February compared to a year earlier, the Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) latest monthly data shows. Canadian home sales declined 16.9 per cent, while the average selling price dropped 5 per cent year-over-year to an average of $494,000. The hot Vancouver and Toronto markets, even though […]

Mikhail Plakkhin Leads Final 16 into EPT Sochi Main Event Day 5

by Terry Davis @ Casino News Daily

Wed Mar 28 01:40:08 PDT 2018

Russian player Mikhail Plakkhin is leading the final 16 players in the EPT Sochi Main Event with 3.046 million. The 16 remaining hopefuls are set to return at Sochi Casino & Resort today at noon local time. While play is set to continue at the host venue, spirit will certainly […]

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St. George’s University Graduates Celebrate Match Day 2018

by bpmauser @ St. George's University

Thu Mar 15 14:14:51 PDT 2018

  Match Day 2018 has long been circled on the calendars of St. George’s University School of Medicine graduates. On Friday, the wait was over, and the celebration commenced. Hundreds of SGU grads matched into highly competitive programs across the country, including in such fields as diagnostic radiology, anesthesiology, neurology, surgery, emergency medicine, and pediatrics, among […]

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Alberta tells B.C. to stop opposing pipelines if it doesn’t like high gas prices

by CB Staff @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Fri Mar 23 13:50:13 PDT 2018

CALGARY _ Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says if British Columbia wants to keep gasoline prices low it should stop opposing the Kinder Morgan oil pipeline expansion.
B.C. Premier John Horgan…

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Discount Brokerage Weekly Roundup – March 16, 2018

by Sparx_Admin @ Sparx Trading

Fri Mar 16 23:10:46 PDT 2018

March Madness is here. Whether that means trying to entertain kids who are off school, figuring out brackets and odds, or making sense of any given news day, keeping up with all of what’s going on and still having time to invest is no easy feat. For those in the online brokerage space – as ...

New Allegations Suggest Crown Fabricated Slot Machine Trial Story to Avoid Penalties

by Terry Davis @ Casino News Daily

Mon Mar 26 04:41:29 PDT 2018

Pressure on Crown Resorts has grown as a new wave of evidence shows that the casino operator might have only stopped what it previously described as a “trial” of removing betting options on slot machines after complaints from patrons. A whistle-blower has told local news outlet ABC News that the […]

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The Latest in Mortgage News – After the Stress Test

by Steve Huebl @ Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Tue Feb 20 11:46:40 PST 2018

The fallout from OSFI’s new mortgage stress test continues to play out across the mortgage industry. Some mortgage brokers are reporting an increase in their clients’ applications being rejected by the big banks and monoline lenders as a result of the new qualification rules. In some cases, the rejection rate has jumped 20%. And in […]

Discount Brokerage Weekly Roundup – February 23, 2018

by Sparx_Admin @ Sparx Trading

Fri Feb 23 23:18:14 PST 2018

It’s hard to believe but time flies when you’re winning medals. Team Canada has had a great run at these Olympic games and not too long after the games are over so too will some online brokerage deals and promos as well as the chance to contribute to RSPs for the 2017 tax year. With ...

Right to disconnect talk picks up as popularity of workplace messaging apps rises

by Michael Oliveira, The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 13:28:49 PDT 2018

TORONTO _ There’s growing chatter in North America about adopting right-to-disconnect laws to free workers from being tethered to their phones around the clock, but some labour experts say that…

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That’s what False Friends are for

by PinPoint Spanish @ Mexperience

Thu Mar 22 07:07:27 PDT 2018

There are many pairs of words in English-Spanish that look and sound similar but have very different meanings

How to Catch Up on Retirement Savings in Your 50s

by Lindsey Conway @ MagnifyMoney

Sun Mar 25 14:01:08 PDT 2018

Data is increasingly showing that many Americans, even those in their 50s, have saved little for their retirement. According to research by the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute, among households headed by adults ages 50 to 55, the median retirement savings is only $8,000. Lack of retirement funds is all the more concerning as today’s adults … Continue reading How to Catch Up on Retirement Savings in Your 50s

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Q1 2018 Bank Earnings – Mortgage Morsels

by Steve Huebl @ Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Thu Mar 08 09:47:26 PST 2018

The first quarter bank earnings season has come and gone with little fanfare, at least on the mortgage front. Earnings reports showed generally subdued mortgage activity at BMO and TD, although TD’s HELOC portfolio grew a full 16% from last year. Meanwhile CIBC reported a 9% annual increase in its mortgage portfolio. Executives touched on […]

Discount Brokerage Weekly Roundup – March 23, 2018

by Sparx_Admin @ Sparx Trading

Fri Mar 23 23:28:18 PDT 2018

Now that spring has sprung, it’s time to dive right into the next season head first. For online brokerages, after RRSP season comes tax return season. Judging by the response so far to the next busiest time of the year after RSPs, it seems like most Canadian discount brokerages are now shifting gears to figure ...

St. George’s University Awards $1.1 Million in CityDoctors Scholarships to Eight NYC-Based Students

by bpmauser @ St. George's University

Wed Feb 14 07:33:38 PST 2018

St. George’s University School of Medicine and NYC Health + Hospitals have announced that eight students from the New York metropolitan area have been awarded $1.1 million in CityDoctors scholarships. In return, awardees commit to practicing primary care medicine at one of 11 public hospitals in New York City following graduation. Since its inception in […]

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Synchrony Bank Review: CD, Savings Account, Money Market, and IRA Rates

by Lindsay VanSomeren @ MagnifyMoney

Tue Mar 27 05:00:46 PDT 2018

Synchrony Bank is a relative newcomer to the banking scene, having opened up right around the same time as the World Wide Web was being developed in the late 1980s. Today, it’s one of the largest online-only banks around, offering a range of products including high-interest savings accounts, CDs, money market accounts, and IRAs. Big … Continue reading Synchrony Bank Review: CD, Savings Account, Money Market, and IRA Rates

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Historic Student Exchange Program Established With Konkuk University in Seoul

by bpmauser @ St. George's University

Wed Feb 28 07:04:55 PST 2018

Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea, has signed an agreement with St. George’s University to enable students of veterinary medicine from each university to enter a one-year exchange program. Each institution will send to the other up to five students per academic year. The agreement, the first of its kind between education institutions in the […]

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Aimia avoids battle at AGM following deal with its largest shareholder

by Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Mon Mar 26 13:40:01 PDT 2018

MONTREAL _ Aimia Inc. has averted a battle with its largest shareholders at its annual meeting next month after reaching an agreement with Mittleman Brothers Investment Management, which had sought…

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North American markets plunge as Trump moves to impose China tariffs

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Thu Mar 22 13:57:17 PDT 2018

TORONTO _ North American markets closed down sharply as U.S. President Donald Trump stoked fears of rising protectionism by moving to impose tariffs on some Chinese goods.
The Toronto Stock…

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Discount Brokerage Deals & Promotions – February 2018

by Sparx_Admin @ Sparx Trading

Thu Feb 01 22:11:37 PST 2018

*Update: Feb. 2/18* The deals and promotions activity at Canadian discount brokerages is almost at full throttle this month.With over 30 advertised deals for DIY investors to choose from, there is no shortage of incentives from brokerages big and small, each trying to sweeten the deal for DIY investors. Discount Brokerage Deals Quick Nav Cash ...

Planning a New Lifestyle in Mexico

by Mexperience @ Mexperience

Tue Mar 27 08:21:21 PDT 2018

There are lots of good, sensible reasons for moving to Mexico, but it takes consideration, research and a plan to make your move a success

British Columbia’s economy is forecast to remain strong through 2020

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 13:30:06 PDT 2018

VANCOUVER _ British Columbia is predicted to have solid economic growth through 2020 by a trade association of credit unions.
Central 1 Credit Union says 2017 was a year of…

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North American stock indexes climb as China trade war threat ebbs

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Mon Mar 26 13:51:01 PDT 2018

TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index saw mild gains Monday while U.S. markets surged higher as worries of a trade war with China eased.
The S&P/TSX composite index closed up…

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4 Reasons College Students Should Be Relieved By The New Spending Bill

by Shen Lu @ MagnifyMoney

Fri Mar 23 14:33:40 PDT 2018

Congress passed a $1.3 trillion spending bill in the wee hours Friday to avoid another government shutdown and fund the federal government through the end of September. President Donald Trump signed the bill Friday afternoon after threatening to veto it. It’s no wonder the President isn’t a fan of the budget — it completely goes against … Continue reading 4 Reasons College Students Should Be Relieved By The New Spending Bill

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Manitoba appoints new hydro board after mass resignation at Crown corporation

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Fri Mar 23 13:52:11 PDT 2018

WINNIPEG _ Manitoba has appointed five new people to the Manitoba Hydro board after all but one member quit en masse earlier this week.
Crown Services Minister Cliff Cullen says…

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Top Philippine Architect Says Boracay Is the “Wrong Place” for Casino Resort

by Robert Johnson @ Casino News Daily

Sun Mar 25 01:23:25 PDT 2018

The proposed construction of a $500-million integrated resort on Boracay could damage the quality of the sand on the island, a top urban planner told local media. According to Felino Palafox, a leading Philippine architect and urban planner, developers should not be allowed to build on the island’s beaches as […]

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The Best Business Savings Account Rates in 2018

by Gabby Hyman @ MagnifyMoney

Fri Mar 23 05:00:40 PDT 2018

In this review we’ll cover: The best business savings accounts — March 2018 Community Bank of Pleasant Hill, 1.32% APY, No minimum balance Community Bank of Raymore, 1.32% APY, $25 minimum deposit to open First Internet Bank, 1.26% APY up to $250,000, ATM services BofI Federal Bank: 1.06% APY, $25,000 minimum balance, ATM access Live … Continue reading The Best Business Savings Account Rates in 2018

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Husky faces charges from 2016 oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River

by Dan Healing, The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Mon Mar 26 13:32:47 PDT 2018

CALGARY _ A Saskatchewan mayor whose city’s water supply was interrupted for several weeks following a Husky Energy Inc. oil pipeline leak in July 2016 says he hopes provincial charges…

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CanadianForex review: great foreign exchange rates and support

by Peter @ Canadian High Interest Savings Bank Accounts

Sun Jan 04 16:55:46 PST 2015

I’ve been using XE Trade for a few years for personal currency exchange and international funds transfers for my small business. I started to try CanadianForex a few months ago and have been very pleased with its rates and support. The basic premise is relatively straightforward and the same as XE Trade: you submit currency…

Just For Your Convenience

by Mexperience @ Mexperience

Wed Mar 14 09:45:02 PDT 2018

Family-run convenience stores continue to trade in Mexico, even with the proliferation of the new franchises

Savers Roundup February 2018: a 4.00% GIC, why Manitoba offers higher rates, and Hubert’s referral promo

by Peter @ Canadian High Interest Savings Bank Accounts

Thu Feb 15 11:43:44 PST 2018

More rate increases and a 4.00% GIC Last month, we saw the Bank of Canada raise its key interest rate by 0.25%, and savers are slowly starting to see the benefits. Outlook Financial, Achieva Financial, and Implicity Financial have all increased their regular savings and TFSA interest rates from 1.85% to 2.00%. AcceleRate Financial’s main…

SGU and Ramaiah Group of Institutions Create Pathway Program for Indian Students

by cmccanngmail @ St. George's University

Wed Mar 21 07:45:24 PDT 2018

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Ramaiah Group of Institutions, Bangalore, India (RMC), and St. George’s University. The signing took place during a ceremony at Ramaiah Medical College on March 20, and marked the beginning of a new international relationship between the two institutions. The purpose of the agreement is to develop […]

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Spring Climates in Mexico

by Mexperience @ Mexperience

Tue Mar 20 14:02:32 PDT 2018

By late February, the first signs of spring start to be seen and felt across Mexico

Discount Brokerage Weekly Roundup – March 2, 2018

by Sparx_Admin @ Sparx Trading

Fri Mar 02 21:06:02 PST 2018

Whether or not we like it, we can’t seem to avoid politics drifting into markets. One thing there is no shortage of, however, is controversy. This week is no exception. With uncertainty creeping into markets, how online brokerages are navigating their way through a very dynamic situation is both exciting and, at times, nerve wracking. ...

Western Canadian gas producers applaud B.C. LNG industry incentives

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Fri Mar 23 13:47:56 PDT 2018

CALGARY _ Western Canada’s natural gas industry is welcoming B.C. government tax incentives aimed at jump-starting the much-delayed West Coast LNG industry.
The government says it hopes its moves will…

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Canadian Dollar Update March 14, 2018

by KBFX @ Knightsbridge FX

Wed Mar 14 06:41:00 PDT 2018

USD/CAD Open: 1.2928-1.2929      Overnight Range:     1.2923-1.2966 The Canadian dollar was rangebound in overnight currency exchange markets.  Oil is at $61.15 and gold is at $1,324.  US futures are higher. There are no major domestic data releases scheduled for today. The short term Canadian dollar technicals are neutral.  For today, USD resistance is at 1.3021.  […]

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B.C. city to take Trans Mountain pipeline fight to Supreme Court of Canada

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 13:31:56 PDT 2018

BURNABY, B.C. _ The City of Burnaby is turning to Canada’s highest court in the dispute over construction of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline.
Mayor Derek Corrigan says the city…

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Canadian Slang You Should Know

by JFrench @ WorkingHolidayinCanada.com

”He’s a keener for sure!”   Feeling Confused? You’re not alone… When you go to Canada, there may be some words spoken that leave...

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Alberta declares ‘definitive victory’ on Trans Mountain appeal in federal court

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Mon Mar 26 13:35:20 PDT 2018

ST. ALBERT, Alta. _ Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is calling a recent court decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project a definitive victory.
The Federal Court of Appeal on…

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Uber selling Southeast Asian business to regional rival Grab

by CB Staff @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Mon Mar 26 13:43:16 PDT 2018

BANGKOK _ Ride-hailing giant Uber is selling its business in Southeast Asia to regional rival Grab while gaining a robust stake in the fast-growing ridesharing, food delivery and financial services…

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Discount Brokerage Weekly Roundup – February 2, 2018

by Sparx_Admin @ Sparx Trading

Fri Feb 02 23:59:36 PST 2018

Welcome to February. Instead of V for Valentine’s it appears that the first V is for volatility. Gravity kicked in very quickly for stock markets this week, as it often does, when supply suddenly outstrips demand. Curiously, for online brokerages, demand continues to be strong, and investor demands continue to increase. In this Groundhog Day ...

Nearly three quarters of Canadian Facebook users plan changes to how they use it

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Mon Mar 26 13:42:04 PDT 2018

TORONTO _ Nearly three-quarters of Canadian Facebook users say they will make at least some change to how they use the social media platform in the wake of a data…

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SGU Students Match Into Competitive Canadian Residency Programs

by bpmauser @ St. George's University

Mon Mar 05 13:14:21 PST 2018

The annual celebration that is the residency match season kicked off on March 1 when 10 St. George’s University students learned that they had secured first-year residency positions in Canada through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). The 2018 SGU graduates will complete their postgraduate training in internal medicine, family medicine, and psychiatry at such […]

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Best Ways to Add Value to Your Home

by Janet Berry-Johnson @ MagnifyMoney

Fri Mar 23 06:18:31 PDT 2018

If you’re tired of the way your home looks and feels but don’t necessarily want to move, you don’t have to settle. Whether you crave more square footage, an upgraded interior or better curb appeal, you’ll find an endless supply of ideas that can improve your home’s functionality and style. But, that doesn’t mean that … Continue reading Best Ways to Add Value to Your Home

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Why it pays to be a rebel talent at the office

by Rosemary Counter @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 19:13:40 PDT 2018

Harvard professor urges employees to break the rules

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Watch it, Facebook: new EU data rules may have broad impact

by CB Staff @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Mon Mar 26 13:44:27 PDT 2018

LONDON _ Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is promising to do a better job protecting user data following reports that a political consultant misused the personal information of millions of the…

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DHX Media CEO says strategic review going well, should be complete by June 30

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Fri Mar 23 13:59:53 PDT 2018

HALIFAX _ Executives of DHX Media told its annual shareholders meeting in Halifax that they expect a strategic review of its options to be complete by June 30, at the…

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Online Banking Review 2018 – Is Scotiabank’s New “Tangerine” to Your Tastes?

by Kyle @ Young And Thrifty

Sun Mar 11 16:02:59 PDT 2018

Now that customers have had a chance to take a bite of out Tangerine for a few years, we thought we’d revisit our initial Tangerine review and see if they’ve lived up to their promise as Canada's premier online bank.  The best place to see how Tangerine stacks up against its current online-only competitors is…

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Big money for health, education, debt repayment in Quebec pre election budget

by Giuseppe Valiante @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 13:23:22 PDT 2018

QUEBEC _ The final Quebec budget before the provincial election sets aside big money for health and education as well as more help for families _ areas expected to become…

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Discount Brokerage Deals & Promotions – March 2018

by Sparx_Admin @ Sparx Trading

Thu Mar 01 20:27:01 PST 2018

*Updated Mar. 19* With so much activity and anticipation leading up to the RSP contribution deadline for the 2017 tax year, the rollover into March 1st feels a little like the start of a new year. Discount Brokerage Deals Quick Nav Cash Back/Free Trade/Product Offer Promotions Referral Promotions Transfer Fee Promotions Contests & Other Offers ...

Savers Roundup April 2017: credit cards get worse, Motive Financial, and concern for Oaken Financial

by Peter @ Canadian High Interest Savings Bank Accounts

Fri Apr 28 08:10:52 PDT 2017

Amazon Visa discontinued Some people who make a lot of purchases across the border have found great value in the Amazon Visa. Although it only provides a mediocre 1% cash back rewards system, it does not charge foreign currency exchange fees that usually amount to 2.5%. However, as of early April 2017, you can no…

What to know if you’re considering a mortgage from an alternative lender

by Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Fri Mar 23 13:53:56 PDT 2018

TORONTO _ Samantha Brookes has been warning Canadians to take a close look at the clauses in their mortgage contracts for years, but her refrain has become a bit more…

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Borgata Motion for Summary Judgment Denied in Latest Installment of Phil Ivey Edge-Sorting Saga

by Robert Johnson @ Casino News Daily

Tue Mar 27 03:57:01 PDT 2018

A US district judge denied Monday a request for summary judgment filed by Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino as the gambling venue seeks to sue card manufacturer Gemaco for knowingly supplying it with defective cards, Law360 reports. The playing cards were used by famed poker pro Phil Ivey back in 2012 […]

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10 Ways Brokers Can Build a Reputation on Social Media

by Javed S. Khan @ Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Fri Mar 16 09:08:05 PDT 2018

In the modern age where social networking and other online tools are so prevalent, mortgage professionals need to be conscious of their reputation online. It is important to manage your mortgage business’ online reputation to give you a competitive advantage against others in your industry, build your reputation as a thought leader and expert in […]

The Ultimate Guide to Saving on Summer Music Festival Tickets, Food and Travel

by Brittney Laryea @ MagnifyMoney

Fri Mar 23 12:46:42 PDT 2018

Spring marks a time for many music and arts fans to prepare for the summer festival season. As they should. Music festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo, Burning Man and Electric Zoo are famously possible among young people all over the world, but they are also infamous for being ridiculously expensive. Without proper planning, you could easily … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Saving on Summer Music Festival Tickets, Food and Travel

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What’s Driving Canadian Homebuyers?

by Steve Huebl @ Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Wed Feb 14 09:24:12 PST 2018

Mortgage rule changes and increasing interest rates—surprisingly—weren’t the top motivators for prospective homebuyers in 2017, according to a new survey from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Instead, the 2018 Prospective Home Buyers Survey found that improved accessibility (i.e., fewer physical obstacles and barriers) and investment opportunity were the main driving factors to purchase […]

Contract ratified: Wage gains, benefits protected for Manitoba Safeway workers

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Mon Mar 26 13:36:06 PDT 2018

WINNIPEG _ Unionized workers at Safeway stores in Manitoba have ratified a four-year contract that provides pay increases in the third and fourth years and preserves benefits and seniority.
The…

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St. George’s University Recognized as an Approved University by the Medical Council of India

by bpmauser @ St. George's University

Tue Feb 13 08:34:45 PST 2018

St. George’s University (SGU) has been recognized as an approved university by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The accreditation will enable graduates of St. George’s University School of Medicine to practice in India, paving the way for Indian medical students to study at SGU and return home to practice medicine as fully trained doctors. […]

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Whistleblower at centre of privacy scandal to testify in UK

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 13:35:36 PDT 2018

LONDON _ The Canadian whistleblower at the heart of the Facebook privacy scandal is set to testify before British lawmakers investigating the increasing rise of fake news.
Christopher Wylie has…

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Discount Brokerage Weekly Roundup – February 16, 2018

by Sparx_Admin @ Sparx Trading

Fri Feb 16 23:58:51 PST 2018

The Olympics are here and in full swing. As the world’s attention turns to the winter games, closer to home there is a fierce competition going on between Canadian online brokerages. The big prize: winning the share of wallet of Canadian investors. Interestingly, like the Olympics, there is also a fair bit of judging and ...

When Night Doesn’t Fall

by Foreign Native @ Mexperience

Tue Mar 27 08:30:38 PDT 2018

The spring clock-change has never been popular in a country with plenty of year-round sunlight

St. George’s University Graduates Obtain More than 900 First Year Residency Positions

by dbriggs @ St. George's University

Fri Mar 23 14:30:24 PDT 2018

901 students and graduates from St. George’s University School of Medicine matched with residency programs across the United States. This number is likely to go up in the next few weeks as SGU grads get residencies post-Match and outside of the Match. 86% of eligible SGU graduates obtained a PGY1 residency position, compared to 84% […]

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Canadian customs facilities in the U.S.? Americans say it could happen soon

by Alexander Panetta, The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Mon Mar 26 13:34:13 PDT 2018

WASHINGTON _ Canada could soon have its first customs facilities inside the United States, says an American official who cites Florida and Arizona as potential sites for pilot projects in…

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Canadian Dollar Update March 27, 2018

by KBFX @ Knightsbridge FX

Tue Mar 27 07:07:51 PDT 2018

USD/CAD Open: 1.2859-1.2860      Overnight Range:     1.2814-1.2903 The Canadian dollar was rangebound in overnight currency exchange markets.  Oil is at $65.86 and gold is at $1,347.  US futures are mixed. There are no major domestic data releases scheduled for today. The short term Canadian dollar technicals are neutral.  For today, USD resistance is at 1.2930.  […]

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Local Government Approves Boracay Casino without Public Input

by Terry Davis @ Casino News Daily

Mon Mar 26 00:16:44 PDT 2018

The government of the town of Malay approved last year the $500-million project for a casino resort on the Boracay Island without any prior public consultation, The Philippine Daily Inquirer reports. The town is part of the Aklan Municipality which includes Boracay, as well. It was announced earlier this month […]

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Mexperience and Your Privacy

by Mexperience @ Mexperience

Tue Mar 27 12:15:59 PDT 2018

We respect your privacy—this article outlines our raison d'être and privacy ethos

CN Rail’s recently departed chief executive earned $12.3 million in 2017

by Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Mon Mar 26 13:36:54 PDT 2018

MONTREAL _ Canadian National Railway Co.’s former chief executive received $12.3 million in compensation last year, before he left the company as it struggles through operational and customer service challenges,…

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How to make it in a man’s world

by Rosemary Counter @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Thu Mar 22 15:20:53 PDT 2018

Journalist Joanne Lipman shares her resume and learnings from a career at the WSJ

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5 Reasons Why Mortgage Insurance Is a Rip Off (and What To Do Instead)

by Justin @ Young And Thrifty

Sun Mar 18 18:06:25 PDT 2018

Buying a home is one of, if not the largest investments you will make. It makes sense that you want to protect your mortgage with with life insurance but what is the right type? Most Canadians are never given the proper information about their protection options. Bankers and lenders, just as you are about to…

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Toronto Star editor to step down June 1, search for replacement launched

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Fri Mar 23 13:57:02 PDT 2018

TORONTO _ The Toronto Star says editor Michael Cooke will step down on June 1 after more than nine years in the job.
Cooke was appointed to the position in…

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Canadian Dollar Update March 28, 2018

by KBFX @ Knightsbridge FX

Wed Mar 28 06:59:58 PDT 2018

USD/CAD Open: 1.2923-1.2924      Overnight Range:     1.2863-1.2924 The Canadian dollar was rangebound in overnight currency exchange markets.  Oil is at $64.54 and gold is at $1,338.  US futures are lower. There are no major domestic data releases scheduled for today. The short term Canadian dollar technicals are neutral.  For today, USD resistance is at 1.2935.  […]

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How the Opioid Crisis Is Hurting the U.S. Economy

by Bob Sullivan @ MagnifyMoney

Tue Mar 27 04:46:21 PDT 2018

On March 6, the CDC released data showing incredible spikes in opioid-related emergency room visits since July 2016: in Wisconsin, they were up 109 percent; in Illinois, up 66 percent; Delaware, 105 percent, Pennsylvania, 81 percent. These are just some of the devastating numbers behind the growing health crisis. The CDC says 64,000 people died … Continue reading How the Opioid Crisis Is Hurting the U.S. Economy

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Stingray hires former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre as special adviser

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Fri Mar 23 13:57:54 PDT 2018

MONTREAL _ Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre has been hired as a special adviser by digital media company Stingray.
Montreal-based Stingray provides multiplatform music, video and digital services.
The company…

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Retention and new deposit promos, Alterna’s launch, and the bloom is off the EQ rose?

by Peter @ Canadian High Interest Savings Bank Accounts

Sun Sep 11 11:23:15 PDT 2016

In January 2016, EQ Bank launched to great fanfare. After years of seeing continuously dropping high interest savings account rates, were things turning around for Canadian savers? EQ Bank made a splash with a 3% interest rate, and quieted some skeptics when it boldly stated that it “is not a promotional rate; it is our…

Canadian Dollar FX Update March 26, 2018

by KBFX @ Knightsbridge FX

Mon Mar 26 07:06:34 PDT 2018

USD/CAD Open: 1.2890-1.2891      Overnight Range:     1.2840-1.2922 The Canadian dollar was rangebound in overnight currency exchange markets.  Oil is at $66.04 and gold is at $1,355.  US futures are lower. There are no major domestic data releases scheduled for today. The short term Canadian dollar technicals are neutral.  For today, USD resistance is at 1.2941.  […]

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University of Glasgow Professor Receives Prestigious Mike Fisher Memorial Award

by bpmauser @ St. George's University

Tue Feb 20 15:48:56 PST 2018

Dr. Sarah Cleaveland of University of Glasgow was presented with the 2018 Mike Fisher Memorial Award at a ceremony hosted by St. George’s University in Grenada. The award was given in recognition of her innovative work on One Health One Medicine, a philosophy that has improved health outcomes for humans, animals, and ecosystems in many […]

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EQ Bank, Zag Bank, and the relevance of high interest savings accounts

by Peter @ Canadian High Interest Savings Bank Accounts

Thu Jan 14 09:10:23 PST 2016

Today we saw the official launch of EQ Bank, whose headline feature is a 3% savings account. Regardless of whether even 3% can be called “high interest”, that is still 71% higher than the top rate (1.75%, shared by 6 institutions) on our chart and almost 4 times higher than Tangerine and PC Financial’s standard…

Discount Brokerage Weekly Roundup – February 9, 2018

by Sparx_Admin @ Sparx Trading

Fri Feb 09 23:55:18 PST 2018

What a week of extremes. The Eagles won the Super Bowl, the Dow Jones cratered, Elon Musk’s rocket took off, XIV blew up and Omarosa is on Big Brother. But those weren’t the only headlines this week. Unfortunately for many DIY investors, also in the headlines again were online brokerage outages. In this week’s roundup, ...

Study: Intro Bonus Offers for Travel Rewards Cards Nearly Triple in 10 Years

by Benét J. Wilson @ MagnifyMoney

Sun Mar 25 21:25:30 PDT 2018

Travel rewards aren’t just for frequent fliers anymore, as credit card issuers ramp up intro bonus rewards on travel credit cards. New research by MagnifyMoney found that the average introductory bonus on a travel rewards credit card in 2018 is now 40,556 points, more than double the average bonus in 2008 (16,050 points) and up … Continue reading Study: Intro Bonus Offers for Travel Rewards Cards Nearly Triple in 10 Years

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Canadian Dollar FX Update March 16, 2018

by KBFX @ Knightsbridge FX

Fri Mar 16 07:22:09 PDT 2018

USD/CAD Open: 1.3081-1.3082      Overnight Range:     1.3045-1.3095 The Canadian dollar was rangebound in overnight currency exchange markets.  Oil is at $61.23 and gold is at $1,316.  US futures are higher. There are no major domestic data releases scheduled for today. The short term Canadian dollar technicals are neutral.  For today, USD resistance is at 1.3124.  […]

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A Brief Comment on Benito Juárez

by Foreign Native @ Mexperience

Sat Mar 17 07:00:32 PDT 2018

March 21st each year marks anniversary of the birth of Benito Juárez, the most revered of all Mexican presidents

Tax season is here – 5 things every Canadian working holidaymaker should know

by Mark Corcoran @ WorkingHolidayinCanada.com

How to stay compliant with the Canadian tax authorities   Let’s face it. Tax can be a confusing subject at the best of times....

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ADF Group lays off 50 employees after losing U.S. bids amid tariff tensions

by The Canadian Press @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Tue Mar 27 13:24:29 PDT 2018

TERREBONE, Que. _ ADF Group Inc. said Tuesday it has temporarily laid off 50 employees after losing out on major project bids in the United States during the height of…

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How Donald Trump is making Stephen Poloz’s life more difficult

by Joe Castaldo @ Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News

Wed Mar 28 08:12:57 PDT 2018

With economic growth rising in the U.S. and slowing in Canada, an interest rate gap could bite consumers, housing and the loonie

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Emptying the Nest: How Parents are Helping their Kids Buy Homes

by Dan Yurman @ Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Tue Mar 13 09:20:31 PDT 2018

For parents who have the means to help their kids buy a home in today’s pricey environment, gifting money towards a down payment is one of the best way to do it. In February 2018, the Financial Post ran a story about adults still living with their parents. The figures are staggering. The number of […]

SoFi Money Review: A No-Fee, High-Yield Checking Account

by Hannah Rounds @ MagnifyMoney

Mon Mar 26 12:37:02 PDT 2018

, the financial institution known for low rates and low fees on student loans and mortgages, is making a foray into consumer checking accounts. SoFi Money™, SoFi’s forthcoming checking account, will offer a high-yield checking account with no account fees. The new account isn’t yet available to the public, so you’ll have to if you … Continue reading SoFi Money Review: A No-Fee, High-Yield Checking Account

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Savers Roundup December 2017: saving the TFSA transfer fee, GIC rates on the rise, and a short-lived 4.00% promo

by Peter @ Canadian High Interest Savings Bank Accounts

Wed Dec 13 22:55:27 PST 2017

Advantages of TFSA withdrawals in December If you are planning to move your TFSA funds from one financial institution to another, withdrawing funds from your current TFSA in December and then depositing them in the new financial institution in January has some advantages. Most institutions charge a transfer fee for moving TFSA money elsewhere, and…

Hey, Ms/Mr Engagement Pictures: A $31,000 Wedding Probably Isn’t Worth It

by Amanda Holden @ Young And Thrifty

Sun Mar 04 20:12:44 PST 2018

I don’t think I’ll ever have an elaborate wedding. This is partly due to the fact that I haven’t met the right guy, but also because I’m suspicious of weddings. So take my opinion with a coarse grain of bespoke Himalayan sea salt; maybe this’ll change when the man of my dreams proposes and I…

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Boracay Casino Resort Plan Clashes with Environmental Cleanup, Official Says

by Robert Johnson @ Casino News Daily

Tue Mar 27 00:28:07 PDT 2018

The Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) admitted that the proposed construction of a $500-million resort on Boracay contradicts the recently announced decision for the the island’s closure for an environmental cleanup. DENR Chief, Roy Cimatu, met with island stakeholders on Monday to discuss the imminent closure of […]

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Savers Roundup March 2018: GIC rate comparison table, EQ Bank GICs, and Brim Financial and Scotiabank launch no-forex fee credit cards

by Peter @ Canadian High Interest Savings Bank Accounts

Wed Mar 14 09:32:55 PDT 2018

New GIC rate comparison table Over the last month, none of the financial institutions that we track have changed their regular savings account interest rates. However, GICs are dominating the discussions in our forum. As a result, we’ve launched a GIC rate comparison table that tracks all of the financial institutions that are on our…