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Canada’s best no-fee credit cards 2022 + MORE May 21st
If you’re looking for a card that delivers top rewards without an annual fee, look no further. These no-annual-fee cards can still get you perks on what you spend, like cash back on groceries, recurring bills, travel and more. Plus, with perks like no foreign transaction fees, travel insurance and.... More »
The Fairfield Inn & Suites Orillia is now open and offering 5,000 bonus points per stay + MORE Apr 2nd
Back in February we started off our 2021 series of looking at new hotels opening in Canada with what Marriott has planned and one of those nine hotels slated for this year has opened early! The Fairfield Inn & Suites Orillia was originally set to open on April 8 but it appears to have actually o.... More »
I paid off my card but stopped using it; will it be canceled? Nov 18th
Some creditors might cancel your card due to inactivity, which could affect your credit score. A simple fix? Use your card for everyday purchases..... More »
How to avoid unwanted purchases on company credit card + MORE Oct 3rd
To prohibit employees from purchasing certain items, employers can use MCC codes for help.... More »
Review: American Express Essential™ Credit Card + MORE Nov 24th
In August, American Express introduced the American Express Essential™ Credit Card to the Canadian marketplace. This brand new low-rate card differs from its competitors because of its 8.99% annual interest rate, whereas the majority of products within this category have rates ranging from 9.90 p.... More »
Rate survey: Average card APR doesn’t budge
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July 20, 2016: The average APR on new card offers remained locked in place this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.
LA, Minneapolis best cities for money management skills
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Consumers in Los Angeles and Minneapolis-St. Paul excel at managing their finances, based on credit scores adjusted for income and other factors
3 ways to keep your AIR MILES Reward Miles from expiring
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With this next piece in our Guide to AIR MILES expiry we look at how you can keep your miles that are 5 or more years old from expiring at the end of this year. Tips 1 and 2 essentially come to the same result but take two different paths to get there while 3 seems like an obvious choice.1. Earn 6,000 miles before the end of the year When you earn 6,000 miles in a calendar year you will be granted Onyx status. Onyx elite members are not subject to the expiry rule. Start planning now to see if you can hit that 6,000 mark. If you might be a few hundred miles short or even a couple thousand you can take advantage of some credit card sign up offers to push you to the Onyx level. Few hundred miles short? You have the BMO No Fee Air Miles MasterCard that nets you 500 miles on your first purchase or the American Express Air Miles Credit card that also comes with a 500 mile bonus and of course since there is no annual fee on either card so those miles don’t really cost you anything. If you are 1 to 2 thousand miles short you could grab the American Express Platinum Air Miles card with its 2,000 mile sign up bonus when you spend $500 within three months…July 20 Update: Guide to AIR MILES expiry, Amex MR points can be used for any purchases, buy Hyatt points & get a bonus
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We’re back after a short break! News, Tips & TricksThe AIR MILES Expiry news is still making the rounds! We conducted two interviews with CBC yestersday (Radio & TV) and thought it would be best to put together a list of our articles and the media appearance to help you with the topic! You can check out Rewards Canada’s guide to the upcoming AIR MILES Reward Miles expiration right here.airtransat will be adding a short lived once per week flight between Fredricton and the Domincan Republic for winter 2017. Of course, airtransat does not have their own loyalty program but you can use flexibile (proprietary) travel rewards credit card points to redeem for flights on airtransat. Read how you can do that here. (Source Airlineroute.net)Posts since our last update:5 ways to use your AIR MILES this summer Many people are asking us what can they use their AIR MILES for so that they don’t lose them at…BMO No Fee AIR MILES MasterCard sign up bonus changed to 500 Miles instead of 2x miles on purchases Amidst all the turmoil right now with AIR MILES about the impending expiry of miles, their are some bright lights…American Express Membership Rewards Points can now be redeemed for any purchase Thanks to Rewards Canada reader Brian K…
5 credit scoring head-scratchers
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Most of the times, scoring rules make sense. Then there are these
