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Why tax season is turning into a debt trap for Canadians (and how to avoid it) Apr 2nd
If you typically carry a credit card balance, you’re in good company. The recent Study of the Canadian Consumer (Winter 2026) by Vividata shows that more than 1 in 3 Canadians (36%) usually have a credit card balance from month to month. What’s striking, however, is the study’s finding that 49.... More »
The best rewards debit cards in Canada for 2024 + MORE Mar 5th
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The best rewards debit cards in Canada for 2024
These are the debit cards that can earn you rewards like cash back, PC Optimum points, Scene+ points and Air Miles.
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The best credit cards for airport lounge access in Canada for 2025 Oct 29th
Airport lounge access is more than a nice perk. On a long day of travel, an airport lounge can be an oasis of calm amidst the chaos: a comfortable, secure spot to rest, refuel, or catch up on some work before your next flight. Most airport lounges require membership (and entry fees), but the be.... More »
This Week in RWRDS October 18, 2024: Amex Cobalt Card no longer earns point multipliers outside of Canada + MORE Oct 19th
This week we look at the Amex Cobalt Card multipliers being cut on purchases outside of Canada, the big changes to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan for 2025 and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here: Listen to This Week in RWRDS here: Links for t.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 Mar 31st
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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Top Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for May – These cards provide the best value out of their welcome bonuses
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Here are Rewards Canada’s Top 5 Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of May 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…
