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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Get bankruptcy trustee approval prior to applying for credit Oct 26th
If still in Chapter 13, you need approval before you can apply for a new credit card.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – July 9, 2024: Earn 3x Avion Rewards points on hotel bookings & we review the moi RBC Visa Card + MORE Jul 10th
Earn 3x Avion Rewards points on hotel bookings, Credit Card Review: moi RBC Visa Card and Earn Double Stars at Starbucks until July 11. Check out today's points & miles update here:
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Federal Reserve raises rates for third time this year + MORE Dec 13th
The U.S. central bank raised its benchmark rate a quarter point – meaning higher APRs on most credit cards – and projected more hikes in 2018..... More »
Avoiding bankruptcy: Alternatives for digging out of card debt + MORE Jan 26th
Drowning in credit card debt but the idea of filing bankruptcy makes you wince? Consider these alternatives to restore your financial health..... More »
New bill in Ontario could make points & miles expiry illegal + MORE Dec 1st
The CBC ran another piece on the whole AIR MILES expiry issue today about Bill 47 in Ontario. The bill wants to make it illegal for programs to expire miles. While it would only be in effect for Ontario residents if it passes chances are it would spread across Canada just like the issue of Gift Card.... More »
November 20 Update: TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card changes, more new Air Canada transborder routes, 9 new bonuses
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Your final update of the week! ! News, Tips & TricksOne of our readers forwarded news about the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card, most of we have covered here except the change to the Maple Leaf lounge vouchers::Hi Patrick…last month I signed up for the above noted card $399 product as it offered 50,000 aeroplan with terms of spending $1000 in 90 days. Its arrived and so has all the small print. I was also a card holder the first year this product launched and fumbled along with TD as they saw benefits and features come and go on the Privileges end of the product. The first year it launched I wrote you to advise HHonors Diamond status was dropped. It still has not been replaced. Airport Angel was initially provided and didn’t work at all for me in Toronto—it has been replaced with Priority Pass. The strangest change was with regards to 4 Aeroplan redemption only Maple Leaf Lounge vouchers….these have been eliminated by a process where one swipe for the card holder is permitted and is not transferrable to others even travelling on the same aeroplan flight reward…
Making sense of confusing credit card statements
– creditcards.com
Spotting fraud is hard when so many businesses put unfamiliar, but legitimate, names on your billing statement
