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Aeroplan Terms & Conditions update + MORE Oct 18th
Aeroplan is making some updates to the program terms and conditions that will take effect on December 19. An email has been sent out to members notifying members about these changes and the changes are causing some concern for a subset of the points and miles community. Summary of changes: We’ve c.... More »
Home Capital draws $250 million more from emergency line of credit + MORE May 24th
Home Capital Group says it has drawn down a further $250 million this week from its emergency line of credit to repay deposit notes due Wednesday.
That leaves the Toronto-based mortgage company (TSX:HCG) with $350 million left from a $2 billion line of credit provided by the Healthcare of Ontario Pe.... More »
The best cash back credit cards in Canada for 2024 + MORE Apr 9th
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Astronomers Discover a Bright Supernova Using Gravitational Lensing for the First Time - Universe Today + MORE Jan 6th
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“I’m interested in visiting Europe”: How this student can build a credit score while earning valuable travel rewards Sep 18th
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Occupation: University studentAnnual income: Not yet known (likely some freelance income)Financial goals: Build a credit score and travel
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‘Tis the Season to Spring Clean Your Wallet
– ratesupermarket.ca
Ready to lose an hour of sleep?
On Sunday, March 12th at 2 a.m., most Canadians set their clocks back one hour and spring forward.
We can see the light at the end of the tunnel we call winter. So as we start fresh and give into the annual “spring cleaning” tradition, why not give financial spring cleaning a try? Check out these tips to find areas in your life where you can potentially save, and maybe even earn a few extra bucks this spring:
Clean out your wallet
Throw out those business cards with frayed edges and transfer all the contacts you need into your phone. Put all your loose change into a piggy bank. And while you’re at it, why not make this a regular ritual? At the end of each week, empty your wallet and put any change into a piggy bank. It may not be much, but savings anywhere can be beneficial.
Revaluate the credit cards you currently have. Cancel and cut up the cards you don’t use and look into new credit cards that actually work for you. There are plenty of cards out there that offer points towards gas and groceries for every purchase you make, essentially gifting you with savings on necessities…
Canadian consumers are using fewer active credit cards than a year ago, but they are also actually using more credit and carrying higher balances, according to a new report from TransUnion.
United Debt Counselors to refund some fees
– creditcards.com
Federal Trade Commission says Texas debt settlement company blasted out deceptive mail to 100,000 credit card users per week
March 8 Update: Air Canada nixes Istanbul route, KLM Women’s Day Seat Sale, Avis & Budget Aeroplan bonuses
– RewardsCanada.ca
News, Tips & TricksIt appears that Air Canada has fully nixed their flight between Toronto and Istanbul that was supposed to resume at the end of April. If you were booked on this flight contact Air Canada or Aeroplan to be rescheduled on another flight like Turkish Airlines or perhaps Lufthansa via Frankfurt. (Source Routesonline) Posts since our last update: Why you should still consider getting the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express From the latter part of 2015 we’ve brought you all the details and drama surrounding the sale of Starwood Hotels…Summary of global hotel systemwide bonus points promotions – earn lots of points while you sleep! One of the easiest ways to rack up lots of hotel points is to take advantage of the systemwide…SWISS Airlines Companion Special – 2 can fly in Business Class out of Montreal from C$2,781 each Finding business class flights to Europe from Canada. for under $3,000 seems to be limited to specials from airlines…Travel DealsKLM is celebrating International Women’s day with a seat sale on flights from all their Canadian gateway cities…SWISS Airlines Companion Special – 2 can fly in Business Class out of Montreal from C$2,781 each
– RewardsCanada.ca
Finding business class flights to Europe from Canada. for under $3,000 seems to be limited to specials from airlines like Air France and KLM and on the occasion from British Airways. So when another airline offers up sub $3,000 tickets it is newsworthy! Star Alliance airline SWISS (and Aeroplan partner) have launched this companion ticket special for travel in SWISS’ great business class out of Montreal. You must book this offer by March 13th and you and your companion will travel in style to Europe for close to the same price usually charged for one ticket! This offer is good for Monday-Thursday flights for most of 2017.Click here for complete details or to book this offerSome sample fares and cities available with this offer and a sample booking:
