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Credit cards that help you avoid those dreaded airline fees - Updated for 2022 + MORE Jan 29th
The next long running Rewards Canada feature to get its yearly update and also be moved to the new format on our site is article on Credit cards that help you avoid those dreaded airline fees. There weren't a ton of changes to this 8+ year old feature which looks at all the ways Canadians ca.... More »
How a car repossession affects your credit + MORE Aug 24th
Between late payments and collections, a repo can cause a 100-point score drop.... More »
GST/HST credit payment dates: When to expect your money in 2025 + MORE Nov 25th
The GST/HST credit is a quarterly benefit that deposits tax-free money directly into your account, designed to help offset the cost of living by putting cash directly into the pockets of Canadians. If you live in Canada, you might already be getting this valuable tax benefit without even realizing i.... 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 »
July 27 Update: Aeroplan adds E-Rewards as a partner, double dollars on select WestJet Vacations packages and more + MORE Jul 27th
News, Tips & TricksAeroplan is now a redemption partner of E-Rewards. If you are unfamiliar with E-Rewards, it is one of the longest running 'get paid for completing surveys' websites out there. They have lots of airline and hotel partners that you can earn miles and points with for completi.... More »
How ‘Rewarding’ Will 2014 Be?
– RewardsCanada.ca
In its annual Global Business Travel Forecast , American Express claims 2014 will see modest increases to the cost of business travel. By and large airline prices should remain flat and in some cases even drop as low cost carriers expand their business travel offering — forcing more competitive pricing. Conversely, hotel bookings could rise as much as 3-6 per cent in some regions across North America. Regardless, business travel costs are expected to reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars for many companies and managing this expense will be a top priority.So what’s in store for frequent travellers who count on their reward points to fund leisure getaways? For one thing, a glut of airline miles being issued and more demand for award nights as hotels fill up with paid travellers will continue to force unfavourable program changes as noted when United Airlines announced tweaks to their MileagePlus program late last year and when Aeroplan announced increases to certain International award flights not to mention Hilton HHonors, Hyatt Gold Passport, IHG Rewards Club, Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest all increasing room redemption rates during the year…
