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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Will credit card debt affect my mortgage application? + MORE Mar 25th
If you’re shopping around for a mortgage, you probably already know that lenders ask for a ton of financial information before determining how much you can borrow. That list includes your household income and how much you owe—including credit card debt, car payments and unsecured personal loans..... More »
Q&A: What to know, what to do about Equifax data breach + MORE Sep 9th
The data taken from credit bureau Equifax handed powerful tools for identity thieves, experts say. Here are steps to monitor your accounts and protect your identity from being hijacked..... More »
Volkswagen offers U.S. diesel owners $1,000 in credit cards + MORE Nov 9th
Volkswagen AG will offer credit cards worth $1,000, of which half is to be spent at VW and Audi dealerships, to U.S. owners of certain diesel models that do not comply with government emissions standards, VW's U.S. subsidiary said on Monday..... More »
August 19 Update: More Air Canada A220 route details, Targeted offer to earn 250 bonus Aeroplan Miles at Starbucks & more Aug 20th
Last week we brought you details of the new Air Canada A220 routes that are coming (YYZ-SJC & YUL-SEA) and mentioned it would be flying some routes in Canada and to the U.S. prior to those new routes starting. We now know the routes and schedules for the plane and it is as follows (Sou.... More »
Tips for Paying Off Credit Card Debt + MORE Jun 15th
Credit card bills got you down?
That’s the trouble with paying with plastic. It is easy to spend, but not quite as easy to pay off the debt you accrue – especially if you are only paying the minimum each month. Carrying too much credit card debt can make it harder to get a loan for a house .... More »
May 19 Update: Credit Card Comparison Chart updates, Delta switches YHZ-NYC service to JFK, 3x Miles for Fairmont stays
– RewardsCanada.ca
Welcome back to another week of updates! We hope you all had a great Victoria Day long weekend. News, Tips & Tricks Some of Rewards Canada’s credit card comparison charts received updates today. Firstly the Cash Back chart sees the addition of the BMO CashBack World Elite and World MasterCards while the Business chart see the addition of the TD Aeroplan Visa Business Card and an updated offer from the CIBC Aerogold for Business Visa that is now first year free for a limited time. You can view these charts at: Canadian Travel Credit Card Comparison: Cashback Credit Cards Canadian Travel Credit Card Comparison: Business / Corporate Credit Cards Delta Airlines will be switching their Halifax-New York City service from La Guardia to JFK as of September 1st. (Source Halifax Airport / Airlineoute.net) Posts since our last update: Introducing the BMO CashBack World Elite MasterCard and BMO CashBack World MasterCard Last week we let you know about the new BMO AIR MILES World Elite MasterCard that was officially released yesterday… Bonus Offersairberlin topbonus- Double topbonus Miles for stays at Best Western hotels in Germany and Luxembourg…PayPal lending arm fined for deception, abuses
– creditcards.com
PayPal Credit, formerly known as Bill Me Later, misled customers and ratcheted up their costs with unfair practices, consumer bureau charges
How to Make Spending and Earning Simple
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Think about the last time something gave you delight. Chances are, it was a small thing. In fact, a recent American Express survey found that 94% of Canadians agree that they are delighted by the simple pleasures of life.The survey found that some of the delightful moments that can occur in everyday life include:
Finding money you didn’t realize you had, perhaps in a pants pocket or a jacket pocket.
Not realizing you had chosen a sale item until reaching the cash register.
Being bumped to first class on a plane, or upgraded to a hotel suite.
Realizing there is time remaining at the parking meter you just pulled up to
Simple Delights and the SimplyCash Card from American Express
One way to experience the simple delights in life is to use a cash back card that is not complicated and gives you cash back for the things you are most likely to buy. Simple perks that really add up can allow you to take advantage of your day-to-day spending.
The SimplyCash Card from American Express offers 5% cash back on eligible purchases at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants in the first six months of cardmembership (up to $250 cash back), with 1…
