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Poll: Charging cheap items is cool with cardholders Apr 10th
We pay by credit cards for most big buys, and more small ones than ever.... More »
Video: Brews and banking with Capital One Aug 5th
Banks like Capital One are reaching out to customers in a new way, by giving a Starbucks experience to visitors and giving them a chance to get their banking questions answered along the way.... More »
Scotiabank credit cards: A breakdown of the bank’s best cards + MORE Nov 25th
Scotiabank (originally called the Bank of Nova Scotia) is technically older than Canada itself. Founded in Halifax in 1832, the bank beat Confederation by 35 years. With that amount of history in the business, it’s no surprise the bank can offer and support a wide variety of products—including 1.... More »
Extracting value from the limited time increased welcome bonuses on the Marriott Bonvoy Amex Cards + MORE Jul 18th
In May American Express revealed new increased welcome bonuses on their Marriott Bonvoy co-brand cards and in this post we look at how those bonuses can provide some amazing value. Whether you get yourself the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card and/or the Marriott Bonvoy™ Business American.... More »
Should You Use a Balance Transfer to Help Pay Credit Card Debt? + MORE Jan 9th
Many Canadians have high credit card debt. The prospect of paying off those balances can seem overwhelming. So, when a 0% balance transfer offer comes to your attention, it might be tempting. But how does a balance transfer work exactly? It can be an effective way to pay off debt, if used in combin.... More »
How to Improve Your Credit Score – Student Edition
– ratesupermarket.ca
Welcome to our brand new monthly MoneyWise series, “How to Improve your Credit Score”. Over the next year, Amanda Reaume is sharing her tips and tricks to bump up your credit score and adopt life long solid credit habits. To begin, we’re discussing how to achieve a higher credit rating as a student.
September is in full swing and if you’re a university or college student, then you’re probably comfortably settling into your routine and dorm room. As you buy books, begin assignments and make new friends, the last thing you’re likely thinking about is your credit.
But even at this stage of life, it’s critical that you start planning for your future. That means making smart credit decisions now that will pay off later in life, saving you up to tens of thousands of dollars. Adopting solid habits while you’re a student can lead to lower interest rates when borrowing money for large purchases such as car loans or mortgages. You might even be able to refinance your student loans after you graduate and pay a much lower interest rate…
1,000 FREE Aeroplan Miles when you join Fairmont Hotels President’s Club
– RewardsCanada.ca
Not a member of Fairmont Hotels’ President’s Club? Now is the time to join as not only do you have to be a member to earn Aeroplan miles (up until earlier this year that wasn’t the case) but if you join by November 15th using the link below you’ll get 1,000 Aeroplan miles for doing so! We all love free miles and this is a great way to boost your Aeroplan balance or for those who barely use Aeroplan to keep your account active!Offer details1,000 FREE Aeroplan Miles when you join Fairmont Hotels President’s Club. Enroll here (enrollment code is embedded). Until Nov 15, 16
