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Balancing personal and financial goals as you build a new life in Canada + MORE Nov 20th
Starting over in a new country can feel like being handed a blank canvas and a long to-do list. There’s the excitement of exploring your new surroundings, trying new foods, and building a life from scratch. But alongside that is the very real pressure of needing to get your finances in order.
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Your October points & miles agenda - these offers are all slated to end this month + MORE Oct 2nd
Here is a list of promotions, offers and more that are slated to end during the month. Whether its stay bonuses, registering for offers or signing up for a limited time credit card offer we'll have it here if it expires in this month. * Note all offer end dates were current at time of posting t.... More »
RBC sets out timeline for the HSBC transition and they aren’t wasting any time (Updated Jan 19) + MORE Jan 19th
RBC has laid out a timeline for the transition of banking products from HSBC to RBC and they aren’t wasting any time with the migration! January 19: One more update listed below of unconfirmed details that select HSBC credit card holders will receive Avion credti cards with extra benefits and/.... More »
Earn bonus Aeroplan points for spending $20 or more at Starbucks airport locations + free gifts at Toronto Pearson this weekend Nov 6th
A quick post here to let you know about a new promotion from Aeroplan and Starbucks. Members who have linked accounts can earn 70 bonus Aeroplan points for each spend of $20 at Starbucks Airport locations in Canada. This offer is available until November 14, 2021. Also if you happen to be at T.... More »
NAFTA: Early sticking points encountered on numerous issues + MORE Sep 5th
MEXICO CITY — Negotiators have run into a series of early sticking points on nearly every major element considered key to achieving a new NAFTA agreement, according to sources who describe a dialogue-of-the-deaf-like approach to sensitive issues.
A recurring pattern has emerged during the current .... More »
1,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles for AC flights within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. that are booked online between Dec 1-6
– RewardsCanada.ca
If you closely at the Aeroplan Holiday Bonus Miles page we just mentioned on the blog not too long ago you’ll see one offer at the bottom that starts on Tuesday which is worthy of its own post!Gone are the days of online booking bonuses from most airlines since many of us are now used to booking online so when one comes around it makes the news, especially when its from one of our largest programs and from our largest airline! Granted if you are booking a Tango fare you’re out of luck as this offer is for Flex fares or higher.Offer DetailsEarn 1,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles when you book a flex fare or higher on aircanada.com for Air Canada flights within Canada or between the Canada and the U.S.. Use promo code HOLIDAYS2015 to receive the bonus. Full details Book Dec 1 – 6 for travel Dec 1 – Feb 29, 16- Flight Pass bookings are not eligible for this offer.Reuters CanadaTurkey's Erdogan warns Russia not to 'play with fire'Reuters CanadaISTANBUL/MOSCOW (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan warned Russia on Friday not to "play with fire", citing reports Turkish businessmen had been detained in Russia, while Moscow said it would suspend visa-free travel with Turkey. Relations …More voices on Paris, Middle EastToronto StarRussia didn't give flight plan of jet downed by Turkey to US, say officialsFirstpostAnti-Isis "Grand Alliance" Derails in Wake of Russian Jet Downing and Quick …Huffington PostThe Guardian -Irish Timesall 16,279 news articles »
It’s Black Friday 2015
– ratesupermarket.ca
This week kicks off the “official” holiday spending season, as mega sales events Black Friday and Cyber Monday beckon the wallets of Canadians north and south of the border. It’s an expensive time for most households – a recent study finds the average Canadian will spend $332 today, despite the fact many of us are already deep into the red.
Are you ready for seasonal spending? Read on for the full story.
The Best Credit Cards to Use on Black Friday
Planning to take part in this year’s shopping frenzy? Spending holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be a great way to save a few bucks on gifts, electronics and more – but beware the potential pitfalls of door buster deals. The good news – the way you pay can protect your purchases, provide insurance coverage, and even save you some cash. Check out our top credit card picks for Black Friday shopping.
Read Penelope’s Blog | The Best Credit Cards to Use on Black Friday
Pre-Holiday Credit Card Debt Already at 2-Year High
Did you know – the average Canadian plans to spend $1,551 on their holiday shopping, according to a new BMO study? That’s a big chunk of change considering many of us are already in the red; credit bureau TransUnion reports national credit card balances are already at a two-year high – without the impending holiday spend…
Reuters CanadaTurkey's Erdogan warns Russia not to 'play with fire'Reuters CanadaISTANBUL/MOSCOW (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan warned Russia on Friday not to "play with fire", citing reports Turkish businessmen had been detained in Russia, while Moscow said it would suspend visa-free travel with Turkey. Relations …More voices on Paris, Middle EastToronto StarRussia didn't give flight plan of jet downed by Turkey to US, say officialsFirstpostAnti-Isis "Grand Alliance" Derails in Wake of Russian Jet Downing and Quick …Huffington PostThe Guardian -Irish Timesall 16,279 news articles »
Aeroplan Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Holiday Bonus Mile Deals
– RewardsCanada.ca
Aeroplan has made a nice one-pager of all the Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Holiday Bonus Mile offers!If you look at all the promos most go beyond Black Friday/Cyber Monday for the holidays save for four but still nice to see these offers compiled on one page. Kind of reminds us of our Aeroplan Bonus Miles page which is the largest compilation of its kind (and will be updated with many of these offers early next week!)
