You’re usually on the hunt for a good deal when heading out to purchase a new car. And even if you know what you want, saving money is at the top of the list. Manufacturers often offer rebates on new vehicles. But exactly what are these, and how do they work? Do they really save…

EDMONTON—Alberta Premier Danielle Smith gave her first televised address to the province Tuesday night and announced a long list of measures intended to address high inflation, rising food costs, expensive fuel at the pumps, and skyrocketing energy expenses. Smith said on Nov. 22 that details of the new Inflation Relief Act are still being finalized, but…

Businesses in Canada may be eligible to claim hundreds of dollars in credit card processing fees following a multimillion-dollar class action settlement with Visa and Mastercard. Merchants can now apply for rebates on so-called swipe fees charged on credit card transactions dating back two decades, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) said Monday. The…

The Victorian state government of Australia will roll out a stimulus package worth $200 million (US$144 million) to fast-track economic recovery from its COVID-19 measures as Omicron variant wave subsides. The funding announced on Feb. 21 would cover around $100 million (US$72 million) in rebate schemes to encourage people’s spending on dining, entertainment, and travel…