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Q&A: What to do if merchant details on card statement are unfamiliar Oct 8th
Finding charges inaccurately reported on credit card statements can be annoying, but disputing them can be cumbersome. Keeping receipts and tracking expenses can help you figure out legitimate expenses without having to initiate a chargeback..... More »
Big Changes to the MBNA Rewards World Elite Mastercard - now earns 5 points per dollar in select categories + 10% annual bonus points + MORE Jun 25th
File this one into the category of "nobody saw this one coming"- well until we were notified about two weeks ago and then when the details were leaked onto Red Flag Deals a few days ago. The next bank to be making some major changes this week is TD's subsidiary MBNA. Today they are officially .... More »
The best credit cards for airport lounge access in Canada for 2025 Oct 29th
Airport lounge access is more than a nice perk. On a long day of travel, an airport lounge can be an oasis of calm amidst the chaos: a comfortable, secure spot to rest, refuel, or catch up on some work before your next flight. Most airport lounges require membership (and entry fees), but the be.... More »
Just Shapes & Beats - Just Shovels & Knights Mixtape Trailer - Nintendo Switch - Nintendo + MORE Dec 4th
Just Shapes & Beats - Just Shovels & Knights Mixtape Trailer - Nintendo Switch NintendoCyber Monday 2019 deals continue for Nintendo Switch: Starlink or Mario Red Joy-Con bundle $300, Joy-Con discounts and more (Tuesday update) CNETCyber Monday Switch Game Sale Ends Tom.... More »
April 7 Update: Offers to earn elite status, save 35% on Radisson stays in Canada, Top 5 Credit Card Sign up offers for April + MORE Apr 7th
News, Tips & Tricks Want to earn airline or hotel elite status faster? Take advantage of status match offers, fast track challenges and bonus status mile/point promotions. You can find many of these offers on our Elite Status Bonus Mile & Point Offers page. Posts since our last update:Top .... More »
WOW Air: $99 all in between Toronto or Montreal and Iceland!!
– RewardsCanada.ca
A few short weeks ago we let you know that ultra low cost Icelandic carrier WOW Air announced new service between Canada and Iceland. At the time prices had not been released however whenever they enter a new market they are low. We know in the U.S. their launch prices were $99 each way and figured in Canada it would be $149 but we were wrong! The launch prices are only C$99 between Toronto or Montreal and Iceland! Or go to mainland Europe via Iceland for only $149 each way!And we checked to make sure and you bet there are seats available at the $99 ALL IN level!Now what you have to remember however is that WOW Air charges fees for almost everything else so unless you are just taking a carry on to Iceland your fares will be more than this in the end. Still you can end up travelling to Iceland or Europe for very cheap!Here are examples of the extra charges:Now think about this, at $99 each way all in you can fly to Iceland for $198. Take a card like the American Express Gold Rewards card that has 25,000 point sign up bonus that is equivalent to a $250 travel credit…October 1 Update: Vote for your favourite Travel Rewards Credit Card, credit card rates and fees to climb + 18 new bonuses
– RewardsCanada.ca
Big day here at Rewards Canada with the launch of the 2015 Canada’s Choice portion of our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card feature! News, Tips & TricksCanada Votes! Vote for your favourite travel rewards credit card here!BMO is increasing the interest rates charged on many of their cards to 19.99% from 19.9% except the BMO World Elite which goes down from 20.5% to 19.99%. We will see this from lots of card issuers as the 6 month grace period of no changes to card pricing and rates due to the interchange agreement has come up! You’re going to see changes in many cards now in terms of rates and annual fees. All of these changes will be reflected shortly in our Credit Card comparison charts. Posts since our last update:Canada’s Choice – Vote for Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards 2015It’s that time again! Back in March we released our annual rankings of Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards, and…WOW Air: $99 all in between Toronto or Montreal and Iceland!!A few short weeks ago we let you know that ultra low cost Icelandic carrier WOW Air announced new service… Bonus OffersAmerican AAdvantage- 1,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles when you make your first booking on PointsHound…It’s Credit Crunch Time
– ratesupermarket.ca
Having great credit is the base for financial security – and your key to qualifying for mortgages, auto and other loans at the best rates. But building a solid score often means using a credit card, and that can lead to a debt spiral rather than stellar consumer standing. And Canadians are charging it more than ever – the latest numbers show our nation’s debt-to-income ratio has hit a new record of 164.4%.
How can we keep debt under control and create great credit? Read on for the full story.
What Are Credit Card Grey Charges?
Are you unwittingly paying pesky hidden credit card grey charges? If you’re like most Canadians, chances are there’s a couple on your statement. Here’s how to catch these background charges – and how to stop paying them for good.
Read Amanda’s Blog | What Are Credit Card Grey Charges?
How Can Students Build Credit?
Students are often carrying a ton of debt – so is it really smart to add a credit card to the mix? Often enough, yes, as these years are the prime time for young adults to build their credit histories…
Canada’s Choice – Vote for Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards 2015
– RewardsCanada.ca
It’s that time again!Back in March we released our annual rankings of Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards, and for the fourth year in a row we are now asking you Canada to vote for your favourite Travel Rewards Credit and Charge cards!Voting is now open for the 80+ cards in the five major travel rewards credit card categories. Most new cards that have come onto the market are included and those that are gone have been removed! Once again we’ve made the survey one page in length instead of five so it is easier to find the cards you like in each category.So make sure you let your voice be heard and head on over to Canada’s Choice – Vote for Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards 2015 and place your vote! 
