MBNA will only provide a one time transfer to Alaska Airlines for past Alaska cardholders + MORE Jul 30th

The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer credit cards and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Did you know that there are many other options?
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Why we overspend to earn rewards points Jun 21st

Even the most financially disciplined person might catch themselves chasing rewards from a credit card or loyalty rewards program. It’s not just you or a lack of willpower; credit card issuers and retailers design rewards programs to tap into the psychology of spending. Research shows that peop.... More »
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This Week in RWRDS September 13, 2024: 1,000 free Stash Hotel Rewards points + MORE Sep 14th

This week we look at our exclusive 1,000 free points offer for joining Stash Hotel Rewards, IHG’s fall promo offering 3,000 bonus points, AIR MILES going live at Pharmasave across Canada and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here: Listen to T.... More »
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The Best Cash Back Credit Card Welcome Bonus Offers for April 2025 + MORE Apr 3rd

Here are Rewards Canada’s Top 5 Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of April. This is not a ‘best’ credit card list like our Top Cash Back Credit Card rankings but instead look at cards that have very good cash back welcome bonus sign up offers. This list includes cards that [&#.... More »
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The best credit cards with mobile device insurance in Canada + MORE Oct 2nd

Many credit cards now offer mobile device insurance, and it’s easy to see why. Smartphones aren’t cheap, so having his type of insurance is a valuable perk that can save you a lot of money. Let’s break down how mobile device insurance works and look at the best credit cards in Canada that offe.... More »
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Do you need market-neutral ETFs in your portfolio? Apr 23rd

In August 2025, I wrote about a concept that started gaining traction among financial advisors: the 40-30-30 portfolio. This allocation emerged in the aftermath of the 2022 bear market, when rising inflation and aggressive interest-rate hikes caused both stocks and bonds to decline at the same .... More »

Here’s our next update to the American Express Cobalt Card Confirmed Multiplier Locations with 49 new locations being added today from Canada, the U.S. and U.K. Thanks to the RWRDS Canada community for providing details on thousands of locations around the world where you can use the American Express Cobalt Card to earn up to […]
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Some unfortunate news out of MBNA today as letters are arriving for MBNA Rewards Mastercard holders who had previously held the MBNA Alaska Airlines cards. As posted to the Churning Canada Subreddit by Black_XStar,  the transfer option from MBNA to Alaska that has been discussed for over a year will be limited to a one […]
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CIBC Aventura switching to Expedia as their travel provider, Rexall Be Well Redemption event and an Amex Offer for Burberry. Check out today’s points & miles updates here:
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Wealthsimple Cash is a high-interest chequing/savings account that offers one of the highest interest rates in Canada. It has appealing yields and includes a prepaid Mastercard with no foreign exchange fee, so many consumers are naturally attracted to the account. Is it any good? The short answer is yes, but there are a few quirks to be aware of.

What is Wealthsimple Cash?

Wealthsimple started as a robo-advisor offering low-cost portfolio management, but it has since expanded to provide more products and services, such as self-directed investing (under Wealthsimple Trade), tax returns, mortgages and savings accounts. 

Wealthsimple describes the Cash account as a high-interest chequing account. That label is important: it’s what allows Wealthsimple to claim it offers the highest interest rate in Canada. (A few high-interest savings accounts, or HISAs, offer similar interest rates.) 

Wealthsimple also incentivizes customers to spend the money in their account by offering rewards on purchases, which is likely another reason it’s referred to as a chequing account instead of a savings account…

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