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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Aeroplan Family Sharing misuse leads to the temporary suspension of the creation of new plans + MORE Aug 22nd
We just received notice from Air Canada that they have temporarily suspended the ability to create new Family Sharing Plans. This feature which was was added to the program when it was revamped in 2020 allows family/groups to pool Aeroplan points to achieve rewards faster. It has proven to be very p.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – December 7, 2023 + MORE Dec 8th
Updates on new Marriott Hotel openings in Canada and one new American Express Cobalt Card multiplier in Calgary. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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AIR MILES Shops Boxing Day offer: 20x miles sitewide Dec 28th
A day late with this one but you can still take advantage of today! AIR MILES is offering 20x miles sitewide via AIR MILES Shops on any and all purchases that earn at least 1 base mile. This offer is available until 11:59pm EST December 27, 2023. There are also some individual merchants like Dys.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – June 6, 2024: Up to 10,000 bonus points on the moi RBC® Visa card‡ & earn 10x PetSmart Treats Rewards points + MORE Jun 6th
New increased bonus of 10,000 points on the moi RBC Visa card and Earn 10x PetSmart Treat Rewards Points site wide until June 9. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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New Hilton Honors promo: Double points on all stays from Sep 7 to Dec 31 + MORE Aug 25th
Hilton provided us with details of the next systemwide promotion for the Hilton Honors program. This new offer launches the day after the current promo ends so there is no gap at all where you won’t be able to earn extra points on your Hilton stays. This promotion is called Power Up and .... More »
Easy ways to save money on travel
– moneysense.ca
I love to travel, but I don’t like spending more than I have to. Over the years, I’ve picked up a few tips that have helped me stretch my travel dollars, and I’m here to share them with you. You won’t find any travel hacks here; these are practical tips that anyone can use right now.
Budget for your trip
If you don’t have any money available and are in need of a vacation, it can be tempting to charge your trip to your credit card. By doing this, you’ll incur interest charges which means you’ll be paying more for your trip in the long run, which will only cause you more stress. Instead, start a budget for your trip. Set aside some money every month that’s dedicated to your travels. It’ll require a little forward planning. Another advantage of having a travel budget is that you won’t feel guilty about spending when you’re abroad, so you can go ahead and have that extra scoop of gelato.
Be flexible with your flights
If you have set dates for a specific location, then it’s unlikely you’re going to get a deal on airfare…
Budget for your trip
If you don’t have any money available and are in need of a vacation, it can be tempting to charge your trip to your credit card. By doing this, you’ll incur interest charges which means you’ll be paying more for your trip in the long run, which will only cause you more stress. Instead, start a budget for your trip. Set aside some money every month that’s dedicated to your travels. It’ll require a little forward planning. Another advantage of having a travel budget is that you won’t feel guilty about spending when you’re abroad, so you can go ahead and have that extra scoop of gelato.
Be flexible with your flights
If you have set dates for a specific location, then it’s unlikely you’re going to get a deal on airfare…
