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This Week in RWRDS February 14, 2025: Pay no FX Fees & earn up to 5x points outside of Canada Feb 15th
This week we look at how you can pay no FX fees and earn up to 5x points outside of Canada, using your Air Canada or WestJet elite status to get SkyTeam alliance status for a full year and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS […]
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How much debt is normal in Canada? We break it down by age + MORE Jun 22nd
Debt seems to be a normal thing for Canadians these days. After a brief decline during the pandemic, the Canadian household debt-to-income ratio soared to 184.5% in the first quarter of 2023. That means Canadians owe nearly $1.85 for every dollar of disposable income.
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Using a HELOC as an investment strategy: not as taboo as you might think + MORE Jul 25th
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I wish to leverage my HELOC to invest in dividend-paying investments. How would you advise I approach this? Is this an effective tax savings tool? Is there any financial institution or products you would advise?
—Martha
Borrowing from a home equity line of credit
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Get a free Uber One membership for up to 12 months with TD Rewards Credit Cards + MORE May 23rd
TD has announced a new partnership with Uber where holders of TD’s proprietary rewards credit cards and Visa debit cards can receive a free Uber One membership for up to 12 months. The free Uber One Membership Offer If you currently have or decide to get a TD credit card or bank account you wi.... More »
Aeroplan Elite Status Update: Extension of eUpgrades, membership kits to be limited & a change to SQD for non-Canadian residents + MORE Oct 19th
The following updates and changes to Aeroplan Elite Status are being sent to Air Canada Elite members today. Good news for all members is the extension of eUpgrade credits by a couple of weeks and not so good news for non-Canadian members in that they lose the 50% fewer Status Qualifying Doll.... More »
Credit monitoring: When is it worth paying for?
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Some consumers see credit monitoring as a waste of money, but others swear by it
Q&A: Best strategy to raise my credit score beyond 750?
– creditcards.com
The easiest way to raise an already stellar credit score may take some patience, but it’s foolproof: paying on time and keeping card utilization low.
