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Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for May + MORE May 3rd
Here are the Rewards Canada Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of May! This is not a 'best' credit card list like our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings but instead a look at cards that have very good acquisition offers. As always when choosing a card you should always take other f.... More »
September 13 Update: American Express discount for Air Canada flights, WestJet Flash Sale, up to 100 Bonus AIR MILES for Budget rentals + MORE Sep 13th
Check your emails once again for another discount for Air Canada flights from American Express. This one came for my Platinum Card from American Express and offers a 15% discount on Air Canada standard fares and up. WestJet's ultra low cost carrier Swoop is planning to introduce flights between.... More »
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Marriott Bonvoy Unlock More: 2,000 bonus points on your 2nd stay with additional bonuses thereafter + MORE Oct 16th
Marriott released their next systemwide bonus points promotion today. Entitled Unlock More, the promotion will award you with 2,000 bonus Bonvoy Points when you complete your second stay (no bonus if you only have one stay) and then Marriott will email you two to three days after that second sta.... More »
7 simple ways to start saving money now
– moneysense.ca
Most people realize that saving their hard-earned money is essential to ensuring a comfortable future. It’s just the actual execution of a savings plan that eludes them. But trying to save without a concrete plan can leave you feeling directionless and lost, both of which seriously hinder progress. On the other hand, implementing a savings plan that is too stringent could lead to feelings of discouragement, which may drive you to abandon your path.
So what are the best ways to create a savings plan and stick to it?
Set a goal
First, identify what you’re saving for, says Noel D’Souza, a certified financial planner with Money Coaches Canada in Toronto. Whether it’s a trip to Italy you hope to take in a few months, a down payment for your dream house, or the big one—saving for retirement—having a very specific goal will help you stay motivated and on track.
The truth is, society has gotten away from the saving habit because we now all have easy access to credit. But saving takes the stress out of wondering if you have enough money or not…
So what are the best ways to create a savings plan and stick to it?
Set a goal
First, identify what you’re saving for, says Noel D’Souza, a certified financial planner with Money Coaches Canada in Toronto. Whether it’s a trip to Italy you hope to take in a few months, a down payment for your dream house, or the big one—saving for retirement—having a very specific goal will help you stay motivated and on track.
The truth is, society has gotten away from the saving habit because we now all have easy access to credit. But saving takes the stress out of wondering if you have enough money or not…
November 9 Update: Save $20 on Canadian Points University tickets, Apply Pay with Amex Canada coming soon and more
– RewardsCanada.ca
This will be another four day week on Rewards Canada as we’ll have no updates on Remembrance Day. News, Tips & Tricks On Friday we let you know about the Canadian Points University! and are happy to pass along a discount code if you want to buy tickets to this event! Use REWARD20 to save $20 on the ticket price! Visit the site here.Super exciting news that Air France KLM have now released seats for the 50% off Promo Awards in Business Class between Vancouver and Europe in February. Read how you can combine this discount with their buy miles bonus to save some major coin on these flights. Find out more here.You will soon be able to use your Canadian issued American Express card with Apple Pay. Find out more here.Home Hardware is once again running an Aeroplan bonus. Earn triple miles on all purchases made at Home stores or online. Find out more here. Posts since our last update:How to save 50% on an Air France Business Class ticket between Vancouver and Berlin Over the past two weeks or so we’ve brought you details how you can use the current Air France KLM… Travel Deals Hertz Canada: Save $5/day, Up to $35 Max When You Book Now! Valid through 1/31/16 Bonus Offers Air China Phoenix Miles- Earn up to 50% Bonus Phoenix Miles Kilometers when you fly on Air Macau…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.
