New Year, New Consumer
on Dec 30, 2008As we end another year, I can only say that it has been very eventful. Watching several banks collapse, some countries go bankrupt, car companies asking for money to continue operating, and pretty much leaving the taxpayer to pick up the tabs.A new y...

Canadian Tire Money
on Oct 15, 2008 in canadian tire money credit card bucks cashback I was at Canadian Tire the other day, and bought almost $100 in merchandise. I only received $0.05 back in Canadian Tire money. I thought the cashier had made a mistake and made a mental note to call Canadian Tire when I reached home. I spoke with cu...

Me vs. The Bank - Part 1
on Oct 7, 2008 in holdbacks cheque Canadian Bankers Association cashback Background - I took a business cheque into my branch to have cashed. I had received it from a part-time job. It was for the amount of $1330. The bank told me they could not cash the cheque and if I deposited it, I would receive my $500 cashback and t...

Smart Shopping
on Oct 5, 2008As we fast approach the holiday shopping season, millions of transactions will be processed using debit. It's important to remember that while buying all your goodies, when paying by debit, to protect your PIN (personal identification number).As a fr

2009 Smart Consumer Calendar
on Oct 3, 2008Get valuable monthly tips on everything you need to know about being a smart consumer:• What you need to know about home repairs and renovations• Your rights when dealing with an energy supplier• How to protect yourself when buying a used carâ€...

National Do Not Call List
on Sep 30, 2008NATIONAL DO NOT CALL LIST(In effect Tuesday September 30, 2008) The National Do Not Call List (DNCL) gives consumers a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls. The National DNCL Rules introduce new responsibilities for Canada’s telemark...

Coupon Crazy
on Sep 24, 2008I love my coupons. Any opportunity to save a few cents, a couple of bucks or get an item or two free...I'm there. My thrill is finding them and then using them. To those clippable, printable money-savers, I say...bring it on!There are several places.