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One Phone Call and $1200 Dollars Later

Don’t accept rising cable and internet bills without a fight. In this personal finance win, a single phone call to Rogers netted a $1,200 discount over two years. This article walks you through how to negotiate your cable bill by being persistent, polite, and prepared to ask the right questions even if you’re transferred three times first. Learn how loyalty, timing, and a little chutzpah can lead to big savings on your monthly bills.

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Inflation Lower in July in Canada 2012

In July 2012, Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 1.3% year-over-year, as reported by Statistics Canada. The moderation was driven by falling gasoline, footwear, and clothing prices, even as food and electricity costs continued to rise. This historical inflation snapshot highlights key cost drivers, including restaurant meals, meat, and cereal products. With eastern Canada experiencing drought conditions at the time, future food prices were a concern. The Bank of Canada’s core index stood at 1.7%, still under the critical 2.0% threshold. This report is useful for those tracking long-term trends in Canadian inflation and cost-of-living metrics.

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