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Banks tighten standards for card applicants, says Federal Reserve Aug 7th
Banks made it harder to get a credit card in the second quarter of 2018, according to the Federal Reserve's survey of bank loan officers, with subprime borrowers facing tighter approval standards..... More »
Real money hacks to use when prices feel out of control Jan 21st
If you’ve glanced at your grocery bill, checked your credit‑card statement or filled up your gas tank recently, chances are you’ve felt it: life in Canada is expensive and getting more so. Even with headline inflation returning to target, everyday costs are rising faster than many Canadians’.... More »
Podcast Episode 70 - COVID-19 and the airline refund situation in Canada + MORE Aug 10th
Episode 70 - August 10, 2020 COVID-19 and the airline refund situation in Canada In this episode we discuss the biggest topic in travel that has arisen due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and that's the issue of Canadian travellers getting or not getting refunds for f.... More »
Air Canada Elites will receive double Priority Rewards for the remainder of the year & a new targeted American Express Use Points for Purchases offer + MORE Sep 16th
Here's your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Air Canada sent an email out yesterday to elite members offering double Priority Rewards for the second half of 2022:Finally, recognizing that most have already requ.... More »
Why we overspend to earn rewards points Jun 21st
Even the most financially disciplined person might catch themselves chasing rewards from a credit card or loyalty rewards program. It’s not just you or a lack of willpower; credit card issuers and retailers design rewards programs to tap into the psychology of spending.
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April 29 Update: Hilton extends Double Points to end of August, United extends elite status match and Wyndham Visa Checkout bonus
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News, Tips & Tricks We end the week and month off with no news for you, just bonuses! Hope you all have a great weekend! Posts since our last update: Earn Double Miles & More Miles on Brussels Airlines Toronto – Brussels flights Brussels Airlines started service between Toronto and Brussels on April 7th, just days after the attacks in Belgium’s largest…Hilton Hotels launches Double HHonors Points on all stays Worldwide from May 1 to Aug 31 What is essentially a continuation of their current systemwide global promotion, Hilton Hotels will be offering double points on…Book Three nights at The Venetian® and The Palazzo® Las Vegas and earn a Free Night at one of 5,000 IHG® hotels Here is a new offer from IHG to push you to stay at their premium locations in Las Vegas!… Travel Deals Air France is celebrating their 1st anniversary in Vancouver with some great fares to Paris. Prices start as low as $799 all in for spring or fall travel! Simply book by May 2…How to protect your credit when your spouse starts a business
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You can help your entrepreneurial spouse make sure their startup doesn’t jeopardize the family’s finances
Will shopping for mortgage rates hurt our credit score?
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Sammu (left) and Mandy Dhaliwall (far right) (Photo by Jennifer Roberts)In our April 2016 issue of MoneySense, we introduced you to Sammu and Mandy Dhaliwall, a young married couple with three kids from Brampton, Ont. They are trying to juggle RRSPs, TFSAs, paying down their $350,000 mortgage as well as their $90,000 home equity line of credit. Throughout the year we’ll be giving them a financial challenge every four weeks to help them get their finances in tip top shape. Make sure to follow along! Let’s start.
Challenge No. 1
The Dhaliwalls’ first challenge was to go shopping for mortgage rates and find out what new rate and terms they’d be eligible for this July when their mortgage comes up for renewal. Most institutions offer a three-month interest rate guarantee. The couple was asked to check out RateSpy.com, a website that keeps track of mortgage rates offered by financial institutions, and then use this information as a bargaining chip with their own mortgage provider to potentially get a lower rate…
Brussels Airlines started service between Toronto and Brussels on April 7th, just days after the attacks in Belgium’s largest city. Despite a slight delay in launch, originally slated for March 27th the new route is now operating 5 times weekly and to celebrate its launch Miles & More is offering Double Miles on the flight.Offer DetailsDouble Miles & More Miles when you fly on Brussels Airlines between Toronto and Brussels. Register online (Registration is required) Until Jun 30, 16Find many more Miles & More bonus offers here! Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express• New Starwood Preferred Guest®* Credit Card from American Express Cardmembers, earn 20,000 bonus Starpoints® after you charge $500 in purchases to your Card in your first three months of Cardmembership.• Earn 1 Starpoint for every $1 in purchases charged to the Card• Enjoy a Free Weekend Night Award when you reach $40,000 in purchases each year• Experience Starwood Gold Preferred Guest status when you reach $30,000 in purchases each year• Redeem Starpoints for Free Nights with no blackout dates at over 1,200 of the world’s most desired hotels in nearly 100 countries• Use Starpoints for flights on over 150 airlines with no blackout dates with SPG Flights• Experience once-in-a-lifetime events with SPG Moments• American Express Invites™ opens the door to great music, theatre, dining, film, fashion and shopping experiences…
