Good morning. Most financial surprises aren't random — they happen when we stop paying attention. This morning, we've got three stories that are a timely reminder to read the fine print, check your accounts and stay in the know.
On The Money Today:
A small typo on his plane ticket cost an Ontario man $6,223
Your Costco and Prime memberships have perks you're probably not using
Your PC Mastercard is getting a new bank — here's what that means for your points
Let's get into it. But first…
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Brandon Bowman noticed a minor error on his Air Canada ticket before flying to Thailand — and what started as a small typo nearly derailed his dream trip. It can happen to anyone, whether you book directly with an airline or through a third party. Before your next flight, here's exactly what you need to check the moment your confirmation hits your inbox.
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You’re likely already paying for memberships like Amazon Prime, Costco or a rewards credit card — but chances are you’re only using a fraction of what they offer. From built-in insurance and extended warranties to free credits, subscriptions and discounts, many perks are hiding in plain sight and could be saving you money every month.
If you shop at Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart or No Frills and carry a PC Mastercard, something significant is happening behind the scenes. EQ Bank has been cleared to take over PC Financial — and with more than 2 million cardholders in the mix, the questions around what changes and what doesn't are ones worth paying attention to
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That’s it for today. See you soon with another quick roundup of the financial news that matters.