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As AI fuels a surge in travel scams, here’s how you can protect yourself May 8th
Mark Kalinowski’s dad fell for a classic travel scam. “Someone called one day and said, ‘Hey, good news, you won a trip to Florida. It’s all paid for. Just pay that $200 upfront holding fee,’” Kalinowski recalled from his home in Calgary. “He’s like, ‘Oh yeah, let me give you my cr.... More »
Should You Give Your Teen a Credit Card? + MORE Dec 16th
Over one-third of Canadians share a joint credit card with their partner, parent, or child, according to a recent survey conducted by Rates.ca. Among the parents who share their credit card with their children, 63% said that managing their children’s purchases is less difficult than it was two ye.... More »
September 3 Update: 10x Aeroplan Miles for Apple purchases starting tomorrow, Amex Cobalt Multipliers update & lots of new credit card offers coming this week + MORE Sep 4th
Needing to buy Apple products? Wait until tomorrow if you can as the Aeroplan eStore will once again be offering 10x the miles on Apple purchases. This works for all eligible online purchases, even those you pick up in store! This is how I have been doing all my Apple purchases now, buy online an.... More »
April 26 Update: Changes coming to the Scotiabank Gold American Express and Momentum Visa Infinite Cards, PC Optimum redemption bonus event this weekend & more! + MORE Apr 27th
If you read Red Flag Deals or Reddit you may have seen news about upcoming changes to the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card and Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card. We are working on getting more details of the changes and have a call with Scotia next week about them and will follow up with a p.... More »
Planning a staycation? You can claim a tax credit if you travel in Ontario this year - CBC.ca + MORE Jan 2nd
Planning a staycation? You can claim a tax credit if you travel in Ontario this year CBC.caOttawa Valley ready for staycationers in 2022 | CTV News CTV News OttawaOntario will refund you up to $200 to travel the province. Will it be enough to help rebuild a battered tourism ind.... More »
An Ontario woman says she is furious that her bank repeatedly increased the limit on a joint line of credit she had with her then-husband, allowing him to rack up debt for which she is responsible. She wants banks to have to get permission before increasing a customer’s line of credit.
Canadian Tire is expanding its loyalty program
– moneysense.ca
TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. says it’s expanding its loyalty program to allow customers to collect and redeem Canadian Tire Money across its various retail brands.
The company says starting later this spring, customers will be able to collect points at Sport Chek, Mark’s, Atmosphere and Gas+ locations in addition to Canadian Tire itself, as well as redeem them at locations other than Gas+ stations.
Canadian Tire says the revamped program will be called Triangle and include both loyalty points and two new MasterCards issued under the program.
READ: How to merge your points into PC Optimum
The program will allow customers to collect points either through an app or a loyalty card that will also offer personalized content and offers, while purchases with the branded MasterCards earn additional points.
The update to the loyalty program comes amid wider shifts in loyalty programs in Canada, including Air Canada moving away from Aimia Inc.’s Aeroplan program to its own system, and Loblaw Co…
Best starter credit cards, regardless of your creditworthiness
– creditcards.com
Whether you’re a student or a first-time cardholder getting in on the rewards game, these starter credit cards can help score savings from day one.
Some California businesses, but not all, are exempt from surcharge ban
– creditcards.com
Ruling by 9th Circuit Court early in 2018 exempts some, but not all, businesses from ban on credit and debit card surcharges.
