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Tweet Your Best Savings Tip & Win 28 Bottles of Molson Canadian!

Tweet your best savings tip in 140 characters or less on Twitter [http://twitter.com/mogomoney] and include http://bit.ly/97ODXr + #mogosavingstip for a chance to win 28 bottles of Molson Canadian beer! We’ll announce the winner on Canada Day. Here’s an example: **Save up to 50% compared to most Canadian Payday loans with Mogo’s Zip Money http://bit.ly/97ODXr#savingstipmogo ** Don’t forgot to **‘Like’ Mogo on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/mogomoney] **to get the best savings alerts, tips

Savings Tips From Moms Across Canada!

Earlier this week we asked Mogo fans on Facebook a simple question! Did your Mom teach you a savings tip that you still use today? We had a overwhelming response and below are some tips: • Rinsing out cans with a little water when adding things like canned soups to casserole dishes. We used to nickname my mother “Economical Trude” because she was always so thrifty with money. • Always turn off the lights! Thanks Mom! • Used newspapers to toss garbage instead of plastic bags. • My mom taught

What Savings Tip Did Your Mom Teach You? Tell Us & She Could Get a Flower Delivery On Mother's Day!

Did your Mom teach you a savings tip that you still use today?Let us know what it is by leaving a comment here [http://www.facebook.com/notes/mogo/what-savings-tip-did-your-mom-teach-you-tell-us-she-could-get-a-flower-delivery-/423715691801] . One lucky winner will get a bouquet worth $65.00 delivered right to their Mom’s house anywhere in Canada on Mother’s Day! Contest closes @ 9pm PST on May 6th and is open to Canadian residence ONLY. A winner will be randomly selected and notified by privat

MUST READ: Tax Tips For Commonly Missed Deductions

Below you’ll find links to 12 commonly missed deductions. There are several relatively new credits that people might miss, like theemployment credit – a $1,000 write off for anyone with a job that saves you $150. •Canada employment amount [http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns360-390/363-eng.html] •Care giver amount [http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns300-350/315/menu-eng.html] •Charitable donations [http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/

Save Money With These 5 Springtime Car Tips!

Below are 5 springtime savings tips that all car owners should read. They require little effort and your wallet will thank you! 1. As you may know, your car’s weight is not evenly balanced over all four tires. It’s bound to be heavier near the engine; that’s why rotating your tires on a regular basis is so important. It will help maintain an even tread wear, and help you get the longest life out of your tires.  Your tires should be rotated every 8,000 km for optimal performance 2. Your winter