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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RWRDS Daily Update – November 22 + MORE Nov 23rd
Here’s your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Two new Amex Offers New Amex Offers came out yesterday that offer statement credits for Fresh and Microsoft: Spend at least $100 in qualifying purchases using your .... More »
Amex Offers: Spend $300 with Marriott to get a $60 credit + MORE Oct 25th
A new Amex Offers offer came out recently that should appeal to a lot of our readers. This offer is for stays at Marriott hotels in North America where you spend C$300 (can be in multiple transactions/stays) to receive a $60 credit. Stays must be posted to your account by January 14, 2020. It does e.... More »
Percentage of credit cards with balances rises + MORE Feb 8th
'Revolvers' increase to a 4-year high.... More »
How to earn over $1,200 in value from the right travel credit card + MORE Nov 26th
Travel rewards cards are super-popular with Canadians, and competition in the sector is fierce. Determining the real tactical value of a card can be a challenge—and we warn you: There’s math! The effort is worth it, though. Pick the right card and you can earn big. In this article, we’ll use t.... More »
Business credit card tips: How to boost savings, rewards in the new year + MORE Jan 4th
Want to review your business's finances in the new year? Your credit card is a good place to start. Take advantage of the January blues to fine-tune your budget, up your rewards game and explore balance transfer opportunities..... More »
201 dogs living in 'horrendous conditions' rescued from southern Alberta property – Calgary Herald
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Calgary Herald201 dogs living in 'horrendous conditions' rescued from southern Alberta propertyCalgary HeraldAlberta Animal Rescue Crew Society posted this image of one of 201 dogs taken from a property in southern Alberta. AARCS. Share Adjust Comment Print. Alberta SPCA officers were shocked to discover 201 dogs in distress — some emaciated and …Shelter saves 200 dogs from southern Alberta propertyiNews880.comSPCA removes 201 emaciated and neglected dogs from southern Alberta propertyGlobalnews.caUPDATE: Alberta SPCA pulls 200 dogs from rural property, largest seizure in …MetroNews Canadaall 8 news articles »
Big changes coming to British Airways Executive Club program – Earning and Redeeming affected
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The big news in the travel rewards space today is British Airways announcement of changes to their Executive Club program. Unlike in 2011 when the changes just happened without advance notice, this time BA are giving us ample time as the changes won’t kick in until April 28th. Ultimately, the news is good and bad on both the earning and burning side of the equation.Changes to Avios Earn RatesAs of April 28th those flying in British Airways premium classes from full fare premium economy and up will earn more Avios. But for those flying in discount economy or discount premium economy you’ll see the number of Avios earned cut. Here is a chart of the old and new earn rates:This is a huge reduction for those flying on discounted fares! It may even force some members to reevaluate crediting flights to Executive Club and instead perhaps crediting to AAdvantage or another oneworld program that awards 100% flown miles.Changes to Avios Elite BonusesSilver Elite members get screwed here as their bonus goes from 100% to 50%Changes to Minimum Awarded MileageSimilar to Aeroplan, BA Executive Club has made changes to the minimum mileage awarded per sector…Jan 27 Update: Marriott buys Delta Hotels, Amex AeroplanPlus Reserve added to our comparison charts, 1,000 FREE HHonors points
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Today’s update is coming to you from Toronto where we are attending the launch event of the American Express AeroplanPlus Reserve Credit Card News, Tips & TricksOf course the big news today is Marriott’s purchase of Delta Hotels. Read all about it in our post here.The officially released today (but soft launched in December) American Express AeroplanPlus Reserve Credit Card has had its details added to the following Rewards Canada comparison charts:All Travel Rewards Credit Card Comparison Airline Only Credit Card Comparison Free Points alert: 1,000 Free HHonors Points for joining Hilton HHonors via this EVA Air promotion Bonus Offers Air Canada / Aeroplan- Earn up to 1,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles on magazine subscriptions made via Rogers Magazine Service. More… Until Mar 31, 15 Cathay Pacific Asia Miles- 288 Bonus Asia Miles on inflight purchases and pre-flight orders of HKD1,000 or above. More… Until Feb 28, 15- Double Asia Miles when you book and use services at Regus business centres in any of over 2,000 locations across 750 cities in 100 countries…Mortgage rates: More declines to come, brokers say
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(Getty Images/Juan Monino)TORONTO – Mortgage brokers say Canadian banks have started cutting some of the rates they offer their most trusted borrowers, and they could come down even further as the spring real estate market gets into full swing.
Robert McLister, the founder of RateSpy.com, says Canada’s biggest banks are now offering five-year fixed rate mortgages at an estimated 2.84 per cent to their most qualified borrowers. That’s not far off from the lowest estimated rate RateSpy has on record, which was 2.74 per cent in April 2013.RateSpy estimates the rate at which banks will lend to their most credit-worthy borrowers, which is much lower than the rates banks advertise on their websites.The site revised its estimate down from 2.89 per cent on Monday, after Royal Bank (TSX:RY) cut its posted rate for five-year fixed mortgages over the weekend by 10 basis points to 4.84 per cent.
McLister says RateSpy estimates the same discretionary rate for all of the banks, as they are all competing for the most qualified borrowers and are likely to price match…
201 dogs living in 'horrendous conditions' rescued from southern Alberta property – Calgary Herald
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Calgary Herald201 dogs living in 'horrendous conditions' rescued from southern Alberta propertyCalgary HeraldAlberta Animal Rescue Crew Society posted this image of one of 201 dogs taken from a property in southern Alberta. AARCS. Share Adjust Comment Print. Alberta SPCA officers were shocked to discover 201 dogs in distress — some emaciated and …Shelter saves 200 dogs from southern Alberta propertyiNews880.comSPCA removes 201 emaciated and neglected dogs from southern Alberta propertyGlobalnews.caUPDATE: Alberta SPCA pulls 200 dogs from rural property, largest seizure in …MetroNews Canadaall 8 news articles »
