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A look at the new benefits that have been added to all World & World Elite Mastercards in Canada Apr 6th
Last week we brought you the details about new benefits that Mastercard Canada released on April 1st for their World and World Elite Mastercards. We focused on how the new Boingo benefit will be really enjoyed by those who hold the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard as it provides free Wi-Fi a.... More »
March 29 Update: Further update to Mastercard switching to DragonPass and Marriott's switch to dynamic pricing will take place later today + MORE Mar 29th
Here's your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Here is a further update to the news we broke yesterday on Mastercard Canada switching their lounge access membership from LoungeKey to DragonPass. One of.... More »
AIR MILES: Earn up to 150 bonus miles at Shell this week (Targeted Offers) + MORE May 26th
Select AIR MILES collectors can earn a nice amount of bonus miles this week at Shell. There are two offers that showed up in my account over this weekend. One is for May 26th only and the other is a week long bonus. What is detailed below are the offers are received – you may […]
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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 »
Dream Office REIT shifts gears amid 'messed-up time' for office sector + MORE Feb 20th
The real estate investment trust announced plans to slash its distribution by one-third, top up its credit facility to $800-million and unload at least $1.2-billion worth of properties over the next three years
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Fidelity dumps American Express for cash back credit card, switches to Visa
– canadianbusiness.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Fidelity is switching partners for its cash back credit card, dumping American Express and Bank of America for Visa and U.S. Bank.
The move is another loss for American Express Co., coming nearly a year after warehouse store operator Costco said it would end its exclusive partnership with the credit card company.
Fidelity says the Visa card will be accepted at more places than the AmEx version and can be used with new payment services Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay.
The new card will continue to earn cardholders 2 per cent in cash on every $1 spent, which can be deposit into Fidelity checking or retirement accounts.
Current cardholders don’t have to do anything. A new Visa card will automatically be shipped by July to replace the AmEx card.
The post Fidelity dumps American Express for cash back credit card, switches to Visa appeared first on Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News.
The move is another loss for American Express Co., coming nearly a year after warehouse store operator Costco said it would end its exclusive partnership with the credit card company.
Fidelity says the Visa card will be accepted at more places than the AmEx version and can be used with new payment services Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay.
The new card will continue to earn cardholders 2 per cent in cash on every $1 spent, which can be deposit into Fidelity checking or retirement accounts.
Current cardholders don’t have to do anything. A new Visa card will automatically be shipped by July to replace the AmEx card.
The post Fidelity dumps American Express for cash back credit card, switches to Visa appeared first on Canadian Business – Your Source For Business News.
How to Actually Stick to Your Financial Resolutions
– ratesupermarket.ca
By: Barry Choi
I love the New Year; it’s a fresh start for all of us and the perfect time to set up our goals for the year. Many people are looking to make a positive change in their lives and have set up New Year’s resolutions. For most people, unfortunately, they’ll break them by the time Valentine’s Day rolls around.
As you can imagine, financial resolutions are very popular. Everyone wants to spend less, save more, and pay down debt, but that’s easier said than done. When our credit card bills arrive in January, many of us are left scrambling to pay off our holiday spending, while trying to meet our new saving goals – a recipe for disaster. Here are some tips to help make sure we stay on track.
Set Specific Goals
The biggest problem with any New Year’s resolution is that they usually aren’t specific enough. Let’s take a look at what spending resolution Canadians made in a recent survey from CPA Canada.
Pay down debt – 61%
Follow a budget for spending – 61%
Save more retirement – 52%
Save for the 2016 holiday season – 29%
Save for their children’s education – 25%
For these types of surveys they have to generalize, but as individuals we need to establish specific and realistic goals…
Get that debt deal agreement in writing
– creditcards.com
The owner of a failed business made a debt repayment deal with his credit card issuer over the phone, but now collectors are demanding much more. He still has options, but not as many as if he’d gotten the deal in writing
Rocketmiles: 3,000 Bonus Miles/Points in the program of your choice including Aeroplan for your first booking
– RewardsCanada.ca
If you have signed up with Rocketmiles but haven’t booked with them yet you would have received this email today but even if you didn’t or haven’t signed up with them you can take advantage of this offer. Offer details:3,000 Miles/Points in the Rocketmiles partner program of your choice for your first stay booked via Rocketmiles. Stay must be booked via the special promotion page at www.rocketmiles.com/newyear-3k. The bonus can only be earned once per member. Book by Jan 7, 16 
