Canada’s Best Visa Credit Cards 2022 + MORE Apr 11th

The 2022 federal budget isn’t as bad as many had feared it would be. Announced on April 7 by finance minister Chrystia Freeland, it’s called “A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable,” and it focuses on housing, dental care, defence and more.

Pandemics can be expensive, especially for taxpayers. It may be too soon to say how it will all play out, but investors and high-income taxpayers were anticipating worse. There are some good things for a few of us, including those looking to buy a home for the first time. What does it all mean for you, your money and your investments? 

The deficit is there, of course

The deficit is top of mind. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation called the 2022 budget a “credit card budget” for its strategy of borrowing and spending. The deficit is expected to be $52.8 billion this year. The federal government’s spending is projected to be $452.3 billion in 2022, which is $89.4 billion above pre-pandemic spending in 2019. 

The national debt is projected to grow to $1…

Here’s your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Rewards Canada News email newsletter so that you don’t miss out on any loyalty program news and offers! You can subscribe to the newsletter here  We made an update to our New Hilton Hotel Openings in Canada for 2022 feature (Check out the feature here). Thanks to our reader Min’ai for letting us know the opening of the Hampton Inn by Hilton Midland, ON has been pushed back to May 26. We also decided to check the other hotels that were to open during February, March and April and have learned on has opened in Montreal and in addition to the Midland hotel four others have had their opening dates pushed back as follows:DoubleTree by Hilton Pointe Claire Montreal Airport West Slated opening: February 12, 2022 UPDATE: THIS HOTEL IS OPEN! Hampton Inn by Hilton Port Hope Slated Opening February 24, 2022 now April 21, 2022 Hampton Inn by Hilton Midland, ON Slated Opening February 28, 2022 now May 26, 2022 DoubleTree by Hilton Windsor Hotel and Suites Slated opening March 9, 2022 now September 26, 2022 Hampton Inn by Hilton Cornwall Slated opening April 5, 2022 now June 2022 Vogue Hotel Montreal Downtown Slated Opening: April 20, 2022 now May 16, 2022 Image via Hilton — One new Amex Offers statement credit offer was released today…

You have options. But your first job is to accept your situation, then get serious about getting back on track, Lesley-Anne Scorgie writes.

When consumers shop for a new credit card, they typically look at the ability to collect points, the insurance coverage offered, fees and interest rates on unpaid balances—not at the credit card company itself. But if you already have an account with RBC, CIBC, Scotiabank or any other Visa issuers, you may be inclined to choose a card that’s “in the family.” Or, maybe you want to take advantage of the benefits offered by the largest credit card company in the world—Visa. Whatever your reasons for considering Visa, this guide will help you find a credit card that fits your lifestyle.
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The best Visa credit cards in Canada
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 Here are Rewards Canada’s Top 5 Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of April 2022. This is not a ‘best’ credit card list like our Top Cash Back Credit Card rankings but instead a look at cards that have very good acquisition (welcome/sign up) offers. As always when choosing a card you should always take other factors into account other than the just sign up bonus, but when some of these cards are first year free, they can and do pay off even when you grab them strictly for the sign up rewards. Here are the Top 5 Cards for this month in order of value:SimplyCash™ Preferred Card from American Express – 10% cash back on all purchases up to $4,000 (Apply here)Welcome offer cash back value: $301 ($400 – $99 annual fee) This card is offering 10% cash back on all spending during the first four months of having the card. The 10% is capped at $4,000 of spending for a maximum return of $400 cash back as your welcome bonus. The annual fee is $99 hence the welcome bonus sign up value of $301…