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Another batch of new RBC Offers - From Asos to GMC & more! + MORE Jan 30th
It's been over a month since we last updated our RBC offers page and there are some new offers to be had as well as extensions on quite a few others! m Be sure to login to your RBC account right away to load these offers (if required) or get the promo codes if required. The new offers are as.... More »
Can your card company impose a new annual fee on you? + MORE Mar 8th
Card issuers can make changes to their products, such as start charging fees on otherwise no-fee cards. These are your options when hit with a new fee on your credit card..... More »
RWRDS Daily Update July 29: Avion Select statement credit for Lenovo that can be stacked with Amex Offers & Air Canada expands Landline bus service to Kingston + MORE Jul 30th
A new Avion Select statement credit for Lenovo that can be stacked with Amex Offers to get $150 back and Air Canada expands Landline bus service to Kingston. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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Canada Caregiver Credit: A Tax Credit Designed for Canadian Caregivers + MORE Mar 7th
If you provide care for a spouse or common-law partner or a dependent with a physical or mental disability, you may be eligible to claim the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) when you file your income tax return. This article will cover everything you need to know about this federal credit, including wh.... More »
Great Offer for the TD Aeroplan Platinum Visa Card - Up to 25,000 Miles + First Year Free Sep 23rd
We continue our in-depth look at all the new TD card offers that came out earlier this month. TD really upped the game on most of their cards for this quarter hence the increased coverage. We've already covered the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card and the TD First Class Visa Infinite Card, now t.... More »
July 29 Update: British Airways to put A380 on YVR-LHR route, Hilton HHonors Gold Fast Track offer, IHG Buy Points Bonus
– RewardsCanada.ca
This is going to be a week to catch up here on Rewards Canada as we were off all last week! News, Tips & TricksBritish Airways will be launching Airbus A380 service between Vancouver and London in May 2016 for the summer season (Source Airlineroute.net) The boost in seats means there is quite a bit of award availability right now for that route in Economy, Business and First Class! For example here is a screen shot of the availability May 5 – 13Now as we always warn, redemptions via BA Executive Club for travel on BA will incur high carrier surcharges but those can pale in comparison to the actual cost Business and First Class tickets. Some savings can be brought about by utilizing the current American Express 25% bonus on converting Membership Rewards points transfers to British Airways! Well it doesn’t really save you money on the surcharges but technically lowers the amount of credit card spend required to get the award flight mileage. Find out more about that bonus here…Fed holds course but rate hike draws nearer
– creditcards.com
APRs on variable rate credit cards will hold steady a while longer, as the Federal Reserve decided that the economy still needs support from cheap money
Mom steals ID, racks up debt, ruins daughter's credit
– creditcards.com
Reluctant to turn her mom in, a daughter now faces thousands in debt that she can’t repay
Beware Frosh Week Marketing Mania
– ratesupermarket.ca
By: Derek Nicholson
The first week of school is almost upon us, bringing with it the myriad of events and activities also known as Frosh Week. From concerts to guest speakers, schools aim to make students feel welcome and excited to start or continue their studies.
With the fun, however, come the marketing motives. They’re easy to spot; companies with booths set up in the atrium, ready to appeal to the wide-eyed, excitable state of froshers – especially those setting foot on campus for the first time. Through a little strategic placement and a good pitch, these companies hope students and parents alike will take the bait, from cable packages to credit cards.
Stay Out Of My Pocket
In my opinion, a problem lies with the amazing “deals” that get plastered around campuses. For those who are new to college or university, companies aim to convince you to “buy this” or “upgrade that” in order to be successful in your schooling, which is more often than not a blatant money grab…
Rate survey: Average APR lodged at 15 percent for 6th straight week
– creditcards.com
July 29, 2015: Interest rates on new credit card offers were left unchanged again this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.
