The Mogo Blog

In the News: Mogo Founder and CEO on Huffington Post Canada

With a record $28 billion in profit last year alone, big banks are continuing to profit while the average Canadian suffers the burden. We think there’s a better way and are working hard to bring you products that are alternatives to traditional banking. But we can’t disrupt this massive and entrenched industry on our own. We need startups attacking the problem from all angles. Our CEO David Feller is featured over on Huffington Post Canada today talking about the huge opportunity we have to cha

Toronto's best comic book stores (and maybe Canada's)

The evergreen comic book has managed to thrive thanks to the subculture of enthusiasts who carry from one generation to another the urban mythology of Gotham city or spawn fantastical new heroes and villains. Toronto has always been a haven for the comically minded, made even more popular by the exploits of Scott Pilgrim. Tucked in inconspicuous nooks and crannies, the comic book stores of Toronto are some of the best in the world. The Beguiling Books and Art [http://www.beguiling.com/index.php

Province by province breakdown of Canada's unemployment rate

CBC recently dropped this interactive look [http://www.cbc.ca/news/interactives/unemployment-stats/] at the unemployment rates in Canada on a province-by-province level. Mouse over each major city (or entire province) to see the exact changes from March to April. Click through to see the sectors that bring the most jobs, the state of all our provinces and territories and much more.

Win BIG with Mogo and the Live At Squamish Music Festival

Prizes. Music. Awesome Experiences. If you like any of the above, you’ve gotta check out our newest contest – you could win a VIP trip to the Live At Squamish music festival, plus a whole lot more! [http://www.mogo.ca/contest/] Not only do you have a chance to win a trip to Squamish for one of the hottest music festivals of the year – where you’ll see incredible bands like Metric and Weezer – but you also get a shot at winning your very own Xbox 360, plus a Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Bund

Vegas Highroller Getaway: Win 3 Nights in Las Vegas + $500!

We’ve upped the ante with our latest giveaway! Not only will somebody win 3 nights at the Planet Hollywood Hotel and airfare for 2 but also limo airport transfer and $500 cash to spend on anything their heart desires in Sin City! Enter HERE [http://apps.facebook.com/vegasgetaway/contests/106048?wfrefid=22f928f64ef7] by April 30 & good luck! Don’t forget to spread the word! For every Facebook wall share we’ll donate $1 to the Make A Wish Foundation (up to $300). Open to Canadian residents only