The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer credit cards and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Did you know that there are many other options?
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Private markets getting more accessible to public as funds roll out credit options + MORE Mar 23rd
All about Canadian credit cards. Learn the ins and outs and get the latest news.
New welcome bonuses on the American Express Gold Rewards, Platinum & Business Platinum Cards - RewardsCanada.caAmerican Express has launched new increased welcome bonus offers on their Gold Rewards Card and B.... More »
Aeroplan Availability Alert: Lie flat business class between Vancouver & Halifax for this summer + MORE Jul 4th
Air Canada has upgraded one of their two daily flights between Vancouver and Halifax to an internationally configured Boeing 787-9 aircraft with lie flat business class seats. With the addition of this widebody aircraft has come a lot of Aeroplan award availability! There are days we see 2, 4 or eve.... More »
Earn 5,000 bonus points for stays at Hyatt All Inclusive Resorts, an Air Canada discount code from American Express & the best Visa credit cards + MORE May 11th
Here's your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Today's update is brought to you by the HSBC High Rate Savings Account with which you can enjoy a total annual interest rate of up to 2.65% on new deposit.... More »
May 31 Update: Last day for our exclusive WestJet RBC MasterCard offer and KLM celebrates 2 years in Edmonton with a seat sale + MORE Jun 1st
News, Tips & TricksYou only have a few hours left to take advantage of the Rewards Canada Exclusive Offer for the WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard. If you apply for it by the end of today you'll receive WestJet Rewards Silver Status as well if you are approved for the card. Find all the deta.... More »
'Pay It Plan It' from American Express: Fees, tips; is it worth it? + MORE Mar 7th
"Pay It Plan It" is a flexible payment option offered by American Express in some personal credit cards. Is it worth it? Here's everything you need to know, including fees and tips..... More »
9 confusing credit card terms explained
– creditcards.com
The lexicon of credit card terms can be confounding. Here’s some help
Padma Lakshmi on her biggest splurge
– moneysense.ca
(Illustration by Kagan McLeod)I got my first job when I was 15, answering the phone and working the cash at a pizzeria. I was paid $2.85 an hour. Ever since I can remember, I’ve always had a job. And I’ve always worked hard to save what I’ve earned. Even today, I don’t really have any debt. I’m not somebody who runs up a lot of credit card bills. I’m very prudent, very risk-averse, and very, very, very conservative in my investments. I’m not a speculator—I don’t feel that I have the knowledge and experience to hedge or do riskier things—so all my investments are in mutual funds or blue-chip things, very long-term-oriented. I don’t even like to gamble! When I’m in Vegas, I feel uncomfortable putting $100 down. Say I win, and it’s now $400, and then I lose—now I’ve lost it all, and I’m like, “Ugh, I could’ve had that $100.” I just don’t enjoy it.
But one lesson I’ve learned is that it’s better to spend your money on an item of worth and value than to say, “Well, I’ll just spend a little here and there…
Air Canada Destination Bonus Event returns – Earn thousands of Aeroplan Miles for Air Canada flights until April 2017!
– RewardsCanada.ca
Air Canada has brought back the Destination Bonus Event where Aeroplan members who fly on select Air Canada flights can earn bonus Aeroplan miles. The bonus ranges from 50% for economy class flights in North America and Sun Destinations to 60,000 Aeroplan Miles when you take four round trip Intercontinental flights in premiums fare classes.Offer details:Earn up to 100% Bonus Aeroplan or up to 60,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles for travel on select Air Canada flights Worldwide. Register online (Registration is required) Register and book between Sep 26 & Nov 14 for travel until Apr 30, 17Flights in Canada, to the U.S. or Sun Destinations will earn between 50% and 100% bonus Aeroplan Miles while flights to everywhere else in the globe will earn anywhere from 5,000 to 60,000 bonus Aeroplan miles depending on fare class and the number of flights taken. See link above for complete details and all eligible routes.
