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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September 14 Update: Get 500 Points for booking via Hyatt's app, Cathay Pacific A350 seat sale, and Air India Flying Returns Fables + MORE Sep 15th
News, Tips & TricksYou only have a few hours left for a chance to win a ticket to the Canadian Points University in Toronto on October 22nd. Find out more here!If you have any Hyatt stays coming up between now and November 30th, now is the time to book them and do it via their app as yo.... More »
Best credit cards for airport lounge access 2020 + MORE Nov 28th
For a frequent traveller, lounge access can help ease a long plane journey, especially if you are stuck with multiple connections. Last summer, I was travelling to Toronto from Hong Kong, and after a 10-hour flight to Vancouver, it was nice to have access to food and drink, a quiet place to rest, en.... More »
Credit card interest rates remain at 15.09 percent + MORE Nov 6th
Nov. 5, 2014: Average rates on new card offers held steady Wednesday at 15.09 percent, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report..... More »
Jan 31 Update: Last day for old MileagePlus redemption rates, 2x Aeroplan Miles for Bearskin flights, Triple Points for Hertz rentals + MORE Jan 31st
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RWRDS Daily Update April 8: WestJet expands Calgary to Tokyo to year round daily service + MORE Apr 9th
WestJet expands Calgary to Tokyo to year round daily service, Air Canada increasing overhead storage space on A220 Fleet and AIR MILES Flash Offer to earn 100 bonus miles at Global Pet Foods. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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A multibillion-dollar business has grown up around “gray charges” – extra credit card charges for products and services consumers never wanted or meant to sign up for. Some experts say these charges are deceptive and misleading, if not illegal.
Striking diplomats vow major visa shutdown – CBC.ca
– news.google.ca
CBC.caStriking diplomats vow major visa shutdownCBC.caStriking foreign service officers are withdrawing all services at Canada's 15 biggest visa processing centres abroad starting Monday, following a failed attempt to go to arbitration to settle the bitter contract dispute with the government. The Professional …No deal yet for striking foreign service workers, feds coping with visa backlogGlobe and MailCanada's striking diplomats escalate job action to 15 missions as binding …National PostForeign service, Treasury Board fail to agree to arbitration: more walkouts …iPolitics.ca (subscription)all 7 news articles »
Need A Canadian Visa? Next Week May Not Be Best Time to Apply
– blogs.wsj.com
Canada’s unionized foreign-service corps is threatening to walk off the job Monday at 15 key diplomatic posts, escalating a months-long labor dispute with the Canadian government over pay.
10 Simple Money Saving Tips
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Everyone these days wants a better idea of how they can save money. Most of the time, though, the best savings come on everyday purchases, or on regular expenditures that you make. If you want to save more money over time, and if you are ready to improve your finances overall, looking for ways to save money regularly can be a big help.
Here are 10 money saving tips that have helped me and hopefully you can benefit from doing these as well.
Here are 10 money saving tips that have helped me and hopefully you can benefit from doing these as well.
Don’t pay an annual credit card fee. There are many cards that don’t have fees and still include the extras like warranty extension and travel insurance. You can get great perks that can save you money overall, and you don’t even need to pay an annual fee. The warranty extension can be great because then it saves you money on extended warranty costs as well.
Cut back on going to restaurants. Instead, plan your meals. You’ll save money on your food bill, and you’ll eat healthier, too. If you like to go out to eat on occasion, you can save money when you consider getting your local Entertainment Book…
‘Free’ loyalty rewards may cost you up to $520 a year
– thestar.com
Credit card swipe fees can add up for merchants and consumers. But surcharging may not be the solution.
