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Have credit with Alaska Airlines? You might be targeted to convert it to Mileage Plan miles at an amazing rate! + MORE Oct 9th
Today Alaska Airlines launched an initiative similar to Air Canada when you can convert Alaska Airlines wallet credit to Mileage Plan miles. Think of it as Air Canada's option that allows you cancel tickets you have bought and convert them to Aeroplan miles. Aeroplan gives you a 65% bonus on t.... More »
Alberta finance minister defends debt growth from credit rating agency criticism + MORE Mar 20th
Alberta’s provincial debt is growing but remains “manageable,” despite criticism from credit rating agencies following last week’s budget, Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci says.
Agencies including Moody’s Investor Service and DBRS Ltd. say they are reviewing the provin.... More »
July 31 Update: The 2% return on travel Envision World Mastercard now on Rewards Canada, hotel occupancy rates in Canada continue to rise slowly and seven new bonus offers Aug 1st
Sometime ago our Facebook follower Jeremy B. introduced us to the Envision World Mastercard and I'm finally getting around to putting the card's details on the Rewards Canada site and will begin to consider it for any potential rankings, portfolios and so on that I publish. This is credit union card.... More »
Should my business take credit but refuse debit cards? + MORE Oct 14th
Small businesses running subscription-type services may find debit and prepaid cards a hassle. But think carefully before refusing to accept them.... More »
What happens to your debt when you die + MORE Mar 3rd
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I carry a lot of credit card debt and haven’t made a dent in my mortgage. I’m in my 60s, and I’m starting to think about next steps for my family. After I die, will my family inherit my debt?—Terry
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June 13 Update: Club Carlson Double Points in Caribbean, mbna & Choice Privileges split, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards bonus
– RewardsCanada.ca
Friday has been relatively quiet outside of the news of the mbna Choice Privileges divorce….. News, Tips & Tricks Only real news today was the split between TD mbna and Choice Hotels. The Choice Privileges MasterCard is no longer available. Read all about it here. If there was a category that stood NOT to lose a card it is the hotel category as there aren’t too many option for Canadians. Now we could definitely use a thinning out of the Travel Points category but that is unlikely to happen, in fact it seems that it will only continue to grow. Bonus Offers Carlson Hotels Club Carlson- Double Gold Points for stays at participating Radisson hotels in the Caribbean. More… Until Sep 30, 14Hertz Gold Plus Rewards- Double Gold Plus Rewards Points on weekly rentals of a Mid-Size or larger vehicle for 5 or more days at participating Hertz airport locations in the U.S., Canada and Australia. More… Until Aug 22, 14Hyatt Gold Passport- 500 Bonus Gold Passport Points PER NIGHT for stays at the Hyatt Place Miami Airport/Doral…Standard & Poor’s sees better times ahead for UK as long as country stays in European Union
– canadianbusiness.com
SAN FRANCISCO – Standard & Poor’s is brightening its outlook for the United Kingdom amid signs that the country’s economy will continue to grow at a healthy rate through next year.
The reassessment issued late Friday recast S&P’s view on the U.K.’s credit rating to “stable” from “negative.” The influential agency also reaffirmed its top-notch “AAA” credit rating.
But S&P warned that the rating could be imperiled if Britain leaves the European Union, a move the country’s Conservative Party has pledged to put to a referendum in 2017 if it wins the next general election.
Defecting from the European Union would be a significant blow because the U.K. has considerable trade ties to the region and could lose inbound investments, S&P said.
For now, S&P sees mostly positive signs. The report foresees the U.K. economy expanding by nearly 3 per cent this year and 2.5 per cent next year.
S&P is optimistic about worker productivity and wages increasing…
The reassessment issued late Friday recast S&P’s view on the U.K.’s credit rating to “stable” from “negative.” The influential agency also reaffirmed its top-notch “AAA” credit rating.
But S&P warned that the rating could be imperiled if Britain leaves the European Union, a move the country’s Conservative Party has pledged to put to a referendum in 2017 if it wins the next general election.
Defecting from the European Union would be a significant blow because the U.K. has considerable trade ties to the region and could lose inbound investments, S&P said.
For now, S&P sees mostly positive signs. The report foresees the U.K. economy expanding by nearly 3 per cent this year and 2.5 per cent next year.
S&P is optimistic about worker productivity and wages increasing…
