Home Economics: Keeping a lid on wedding season costs; Scoring points with travel rewards cards
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Home Economics Newsletter: Saying "I don't" to taking on wedding season financial debt, and some Vancouver homeowners are coming up with massive down payments — thanks to mom and dad
Wedding season doesn’t need to put you in debt
The upcoming wedding season is a time for celebration and joy, but it could also be a time for financial pressure. The list of expenses can seem daunting: travel, lodging, gifts, attire — all of it motivated by the desire to show your devotion to a loved one about to say “I do.” But here’s a little secret: they don’t want you to struggle. Check out these tips for cutting costs and handling the financial burden of attending weddings.
Rewards cards are worth considering amid rising travel costs: Experts
Gearing up to travel again? Experts suggest using travel rewards credit cards to your advantage. With airfare costs climbing as a result of rising demand and higher jet fuel prices, rewards cards can help offset travel expenses – if the cards are used correctly.
Bank of mom and dad help protect Vancouver homeowners’ paycheques: Realtor
We know there’s a housing affordability crisis throughout Canada, but how are so many homebuyers coughing up big down payments? A potential answer: The bank of mom and dad. A Vancouver realtor said homebuyers are turning to their parents to help shield their paycheques. But what other “coping mechanisms” are there for aspiring homebuyers who don’t have the luxury of parental funding? BNN Bloomberg’s Noah Zivitz has the details.