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The government is now forcing banks to offer no fee options but only for some….

Even the government has noticed there’s a problem with all the bank fees and has now mandated that all big banks offer a no-fee option, but only for consumers they see as “vulnerable” such as students, senior citizens and low-income Canadians.  Although this is a good start, there’s still a long way to go.  What’s more, the no fee option only includes up to 12 free debit transactions, which easily adds up quickly if you are active in using your card. Considering the average Canadian has recor

Come Celebrate Italian Day in Vancouver with Mogo (and FREE pizza)!

On June 8th, we’ll be celebrating Italian Day 2014 [http://italianday.ca/italian-day-2014/] by hooking up Mogo Prepaid Visa Card holders [https://www.mogo.ca/how-the-mogo-card-works] with a FREE slice of wood fired pizza from the hippest pizza truck around, Community Pizzeria. [https://www.facebook.com/CommunityPizzeria] We wouldn’t dare leave you thirsty, so we’ll also provide Mogo water – gratis, of course! All you have to do is flash your Mogo Card [https://www.mogo.ca/how-the-mogo-card-wo

Photo Contest Alert

Show off your best selfie, put on your best duck face or capture that perfect moment while out with the gang. Our staff will pick the best photo and then load $200 onto the winner’s Mogo Card [https://www.mogo.ca/mogo-prepaid-visa-card-gallery] while one randomly drawn winner will receive $100 just for participating in our photo contest! The photo can be of you with your favourite Mogo Card [https://www.mogo.ca/mogo-prepaid-visa-card-gallery]or of your best Mogo Moment. You can upload up to 5 ph

Mother's Day - Where to go?

It’s the time of the year to put on your thinking cap to impress Mom. Every year, the bar is raised. Your favorite local brunch spots will be packed. A fancy dinner may not be affordable for everyone. So what else can you do to delight her?  The most thoughtful plans are usually the most inexpensive plans somoney should not be the problem [https://www.mogo.ca/mogo-money?loc=blog]on this occasion. How about doing something meaningful this year, even for a good cause? The gift of life Different

Mother's Day - What to make

Remember when we were kids, on mother’s day, we used to make our own cute little presents for her?  While not all of us are art prodigies, mom was always content with whatever we made for her; treating it as the best present in the world. If this connects to you and you think there is something special in hand-made presents money just can’t buy, why don’t you give yourself another chance by making her something crafty again this year? The most thoughtful gifts are usually the most inexpensive gi