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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How to workout for cheap in Canada + MORE Jan 11th
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Earn 55,000 points with the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Mar 25th
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July 13 Update: Aeroplan adds Budget as a redemption partner, Air France Fall seat sale with fares from $799 + more!
– RewardsCanada.ca
News, Tips & Tricks Aeroplan has enhanced and expanded the ability to redeem miles for car rentals with the addition of Budget and more flexibility with the bookings: As part of our commitment to bringing members the best travel experience we can, we’ve made some changes to our car rental rewards. Here’s what members can expect: More choice In addition to Avis, members can now redeem for Budget car rentals online at aeroplan.com. With over 3,000 Budget rental locations throughout Canada, US, Latin America, and Europe, we’re giving members more choice and flexibility when it comes to finding a car that fits their plans. (And don’t forget, members can earn 100 miles every time they redeem for a Budget car rental). Additionally, members can redeem for one-way rentals with Avis and Budget, by simply choosing to return their vehicle at a different location than the original pick-up location. More flexibility Members can now cancel up until their scheduled pick-up time, and their miles will be refunded at no cost…Q&A: Closing maxed-out card won't lower credit utilization
– creditcards.com
Closing a card will never lower your credit utilization or help your score by any other means. But paying off card debt while keeping the card open will.
Infographic: In divorce, women's credit suffers more
– creditcards.com
More than half of recently divorced women said their credit score tanked during marriage, compared to just 42 percent for men
Home Capital names Yousry Bissada, veteran of mortgage industry, as new CEO
– canadianbusiness.com
A veteran of the Canadian financial services and mortgage industry has been appointed the next CEO of Home Capital Group Inc., which is working to restore investor and customer confidence after the company appeared to be on the brink of collapse earlier this year.
Yousry Bissada, 57, will join the Toronto-based alternative mortgage lender on Aug. 3.
The announcement comes three weeks after Home Capital (TSX:HCG) earned a vote of confidence from famed American billionaire Warren Buffett, whose Berkshire Hathaway is investing in the company and providing much needed funding.
Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to buy up to $400 million in stock _ about 39 per cent Home Capital’s total equity _ and provide a $2 billion line of credit to offset cash that Home Capital customers have withdrawn from their savings accounts.
One of Bissada’s top priorities will be to select a new chief financial officer as Home Capital, the country’s largest supplier of alternative mortgages, undergoes sweeping changes to its senior management team and board of directors…
Yousry Bissada, 57, will join the Toronto-based alternative mortgage lender on Aug. 3.
The announcement comes three weeks after Home Capital (TSX:HCG) earned a vote of confidence from famed American billionaire Warren Buffett, whose Berkshire Hathaway is investing in the company and providing much needed funding.
Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to buy up to $400 million in stock _ about 39 per cent Home Capital’s total equity _ and provide a $2 billion line of credit to offset cash that Home Capital customers have withdrawn from their savings accounts.
One of Bissada’s top priorities will be to select a new chief financial officer as Home Capital, the country’s largest supplier of alternative mortgages, undergoes sweeping changes to its senior management team and board of directors…
