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Canadians budget holiday spending

Two thirds (66%) of Canadians plan to set a budget for holiday spending, and 96% say they’ll only purchase items on sale, finds Interac Association. They plan to save by shopping early (79%); shopping online (62%); shopping less using credit cards (60%); and making homemade gifts (38%). Read: Do the holidays make people cheap? But […]

By Staff |December 4, 2012

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BoC maintains 1% overnight rate

The Bank of Canada today announced it's maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1%.

By Staff |December 4, 2012

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Fiscal cliff could raise cross-border taxes

President Obama’s re-election may mean higher taxes for Americans in Canada and Canadians with American property. Why?

By Terry F. Ritchie |December 4, 2012

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Apple escalates patent war against Samsung

Apple loves to keep its rivals under the pump. Just weeks after winning a $1.05 billion patent infringement award against Samsung in a jury trial, the U.S. tech giant is back for more. This time, the two rivals are locking horns over “rounded corners and other elements of smartphone design,” says an FT report. Apple […]

By Staff |December 4, 2012

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