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RWRDS Daily Update – September 11, 2023 + MORE Sep 11th
Marriott Bonvoy to offer Elite Status soft landing for 2024, New Amex Offers statement credit for Lego and WestJet extends Winnipeg-Ottawa flights to year round service. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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An important note on the HSBC World Elite Mastercard’s 65+ Emergency Medical Coverage + MORE Mar 22nd
This past February the HSBC World Elite Mastercard underwent some changes that included some major improvements to the insurance coverage provided with the card. One of those improvements was the addition of the 21 day out of province emergency medical coverage for those 65 and older. It was with t.... More »
Podcast Episode 118: Canada’s Best Travel Credit Cards for 2025 Jan 12th
In this episode we look at all the best travel rewards credit cards in Canada for 2025. These are RWRDS Canada’s 17th annual Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings! Listen to the podcast here: Watch the podcast here: Links to the topics of discussion: Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit .... More »
Canada’s Best Metal Credit Cards for 2022: Everything You Need to Know + MORE May 13th
Are you looking for the highest possible credit card rewards and benefits? Look no further than a metal credit card. Except for black credit cards, metal credit cards offer the most exclusive credit card rewards in Canada. You can expect great earning rates, extensive travel benefits, and top-notch .... More »
The best TD credit cards in Canada + MORE May 10th
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The best TD credit cards in Canada
We’ve broken down our picks for the best TD credit cards – whether you’re looking for cash back, points, no-fee cash back, or low interest.
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How To Save On Back to School Shopping
– ratesupermarket.ca

Back to school season is officially in full swing. If you haven’t finished shopping for your school-bound child, you’ll most likely be hitting the mall soon to get it all done. This is an expensive time of year for parents trying to get their children prepared for back to class. According to a survey by the shopping site Ebates, parents of post-secondary aged children expect to spend up to $198 per child and parents of pre-schoolers expect to spend $147.
If you have several children headed back to school in September, you could be looking at a several hundred-dollar bills to get them ready. This is the second busiest shopping season of the year. Only at Christmas and the holidays do we spend more. Many of us have already accumulated debt from all the summer fun we have been having. Don’t make it worse by racking up more charges on your credit card.
Shop at home first
Always start your back to school shopping in your child’s own closet. During the hot summer months, it’s easy to forget about what fall and winter items your children own…


