Opinion: Retail council hopeful that feds will crack down on Visa, MasterCard
The Retail Council of Canada appears confident that merchants will soon get relief from what it calls excessively high fees that are charged to retailers when their
Opinion: Retail council hopeful that feds will crack down on Visa, MasterCard
The Retail Council of Canada appears confident that merchants will soon get relief from what it calls excessively high fees that are charged to retailers when their
Opinion: Saving a bundle on telecom services
The technological age, which has brought ever-increasing options for vendors and made research easier, is giving increased power to consumers. It’s the power to say
Opinion: Cashing in on heightened credit card competition
A dollar saved is a dollar earned – and I figure I’ve already saved more than $1,000 this year on upcoming flights. How did I
Opinion: Retailers find more bang for their buck at the Train Yards
Marlene Shepherd, doyenne of Ottawa’s fashion retailers, says she took “an educated risk” when she opened a Shepherd’s Fashions store in April 2012 at the Train
Opinion: Capital companies hope to build on pay-and-display
Imagine a city where your vehicle can talk to pretty much every other machine. Without stopping and rolling down your window, your car automatically sends
Opinion: Cross-border shopping deals remain elusive
WATERTOWN, N.Y. – For anyone planning to do some cross-border shopping for the holidays, here’s a tip: Do your homework first! By that I mean
Opinion: How much can you save shopping around for groceries?
We all know food costs are spiralling, but how much can you really save if you shop around? I don’t go comparison shopping as much
Opinion: The true price of payday loans
If you think interest rates on credit cards are too high, think again. Hundreds – probably thousands – of people in Ottawa are paying more
Opinion: Shopping for new wheels: When to buy and when to lease
Are you still wondering whether it’s better to buy or lease a new vehicle? I believe it doesn’t matter much which you choose. What matters
Opinion: Bringing car buyers into the driver’s seat
Buyer, beware! Automakers and car dealers appear to be showering us with free money these days. Their pitch: Buy a new set of wheels with
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