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RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card limited time bonus of extra Avios on purchases and lowered spend requirement for the companion voucher + MORE Sep 26th
Knowing that travel is curtailed RBC has revealed two new limited time offers/adjustments for those that hold their RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card. Those are a boost to the earn rate on the card and a lowering of the spend requirement to earn the annual companion voucher.Extra AviosAll.... More »
Auto loans for newcomers—questions to ask when buying your first car in Canada + MORE Dec 20th
Buying a car in Canada can be a daunting task for newcomers to the country, facing unique challenges like a lack of credit history, an unfamiliar selection of vehicles, new regulations, and new financing and insurance options. Below, we’ll dive into the important steps, tips and pitfalls to help n.... More »
50% transfer bonus from American Express to Hilton Honors until October 31 Oct 5th
Another transfer bonus is here for American Express cardmembers. This month they are offering a 50% boost on conversions from Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors. This is hot on the heels of the Marriott Bonvoy transfer bonus we saw last month. The 50% Transfer Bonus From now until October 31, any o.... More »
May 13 Update: Amex lowers welcome bonuses on The Platinum Card & Business Platinum Card, a look back at the first 100K point credit card bonus in Canada, good Travelzoo deal for Brewster's Mountain Lodge in Banff + MORE May 14th
American Express has really shifted focus on keeping current Platinum cardmembers engaged and using their cards as much as possible with the amazing double points double value promotion. However as it is so lucrative for cardmembers and pricey for American Express to maintain they have dropped t.... More »
Offer Extended – The best ever bonus offer of 55,000 points on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Oct 29th
A few days ago I posted that the best ever bonus seen on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite card was set to end on Halloween night. In that post I mentioned there was the possibility of them extending the offer and RBC have done so now. The bonus of up to 55,000 RBC Rewards points […]
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Quebec teen, backed by Canadian Space Agency, thinks he found lost Maya city. Scholar not so sure – National Post
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National PostQuebec teen, backed by Canadian Space Agency, thinks he found lost Maya city. Scholar not so sureNational PostA Quebec teen became an international media sensation this week after his science fair project led to claims that he may have uncovered a Maya ruin hidden in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. NA0511_Lost_Mayan_City_C_MF. The boy's theory promises to …Quebec teen may have found Mayan ruin by studying the starsMetroNews CanadaDid a teen discover a lost Mayan city? Not exactly.Washington PostCanadian teen may have discovered ancient Mayan cityUSA TODAYIrish Independent -The Inquisitr -Discovery News -Newsweekall 105 news articles »
May 10 Update: Aeroplan Mythbusters Campaign, Alaska Airlines & Japan Airlines partner up, 250 Free Qatar Airways QMiles
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News, Tips & Tricks Aeroplan launched a new campaign today called Mythbusters which is aimed at revealing the truth behind the myths and misconceptions about Aeroplan’s flight reward program through a creative infographic. The campaign provides facts to clarify 12 myths that are detailed here: www.aeroplan.com/mythsWe’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences on the Aeroplan Mythbusters campaign! Leave your comments below!Also on the Aeroplan front, they sent out a press release today announcing that the newest earning partner will be The Brick. It does appear that earning will only be available for online purchases which makes sense as in store The Brick salespeople earn commissions. Here is an excerpt from the press release:In the coming months, this relationship will enable Aeroplan Members to earn miles on online purchases at www.thebrick.comAlaska Airlines and Japan Airlines announced plans today for a codeshare agreement and frequent flyer partnership. If approved this is great news as those of who have been collecting Mileage Plan miles here in Canada have another amazing partner to use those miles for…Apple Pay now available to RBC and CIBC users
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TORONTO – The Apple Pay mobile payment system is adding several major Canadian partners, including at least two of the big banks.
Royal Bank (TSX:RY) and CIBC (TSX:CM) say they’ll accept Visa and MasterCard credit card payments through compatible Apple devices starting today and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) says the feature is “coming soon.”
Apple Pay is also available to users with Interac debit cards issued by RBC and CIBC.
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Interac says it’s working to bring Apple Pay to debit cards issued by all Canada’s biggest banks, including Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) and TD (TSX:TD).
Apple’s tap-and-pay system was officially launched in Canada last November but without support from the big banks.
American Express was Apple Pay’s original credit card partner in Canada along with several major retailers.
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Royal Bank (TSX:RY) and CIBC (TSX:CM) say they’ll accept Visa and MasterCard credit card payments through compatible Apple devices starting today and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) says the feature is “coming soon.”
Apple Pay is also available to users with Interac debit cards issued by RBC and CIBC.
How to avoid online scams »
Interac says it’s working to bring Apple Pay to debit cards issued by all Canada’s biggest banks, including Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) and TD (TSX:TD).
Apple’s tap-and-pay system was officially launched in Canada last November but without support from the big banks.
American Express was Apple Pay’s original credit card partner in Canada along with several major retailers.
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Am I on track to retire after being laid off?
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(Photograph by Jessica Balfour)The current situation
Coleen Cudmore is single and lives in Kelowna, B.C., where, until recently, she was a manager at an insurance company. When her branch was closed in January, she received a severance package. Now, she plans to retire in December, when she turns 55, but she isn’t sure if she has enough to allow her to live on $60,000 a year. Currently, she owns a home worth $680,000 but owes $144,000 on a line of credit. She also has RRSPs and other assets worth $832,000. These investments have given her a 10% annualized return over the last few years. “I do a lot of my own investing and have a passion for it,” she says, adding that she’s been able to supplement her gross income by $500 a month using dividends from her portfolio. “It’s enough to pay the groceries,” says Cudmore, who’s using her time out of the workforce to get into a new fitness regimen. She plans to claim her CPP at age 60 and collect OAS at 65, as well as $5,400 annually from a small company pension…
Quebec teen, backed by Canadian Space Agency, thinks he found lost Maya city. Scholar not so sure – National Post
– news.google.ca
National PostQuebec teen, backed by Canadian Space Agency, thinks he found lost Maya city. Scholar not so sureNational PostA Quebec teen became an international media sensation this week after his science fair project led to claims that he may have uncovered a Maya ruin hidden in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. NA0511_Lost_Mayan_City_C_MF. The boy's theory promises to …Quebec teen may have found Mayan ruin by studying the starsMetroNews CanadaDid a teen discover a lost Mayan city? Not exactly.Washington PostCanadian teen may have discovered ancient Mayan cityUSA TODAYIrish Independent -The Inquisitr -Discovery News -Newsweekall 105 news articles »
