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RBC Rewards to become Avion Rewards + MORE Jul 23rd
RBC has just announced they will rebranding their RBC Rewards program. As of August 25 (or later) the program will be known as Avion Rewards. From a marketing standpoint this makes sense as there has always been some confusion around their Avion products and RBC Rewards. If I recall correctly .... More »
How Canadian homes became debt traps + MORE Nov 13th
(Photo illustration by Stephen Gregory and Heshmat Saberi)
In 1998, Ann bought a one-bedroom condo in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver. Gainfully employed at a printing company, she found the monthly mortgage payments were within her budget (Ann and others quoted in this story asked that Maclean’s .... More »
Now is a good time to pay off your student loans and tuition using points and miles via HigherEdPoints + MORE Apr 16th
A few weeks ago I was contacted by Suzanne Tyson from HigherEdPoints.com after my post on Shifting your loyalty program strategy to help during these trying and tough financial times and she reminded me about their service and how right now may actually be the best time to use them. In my piece we l.... More »
CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite* Card – 10% cash back up to $300 and a first year annual fee rebate + MORE Nov 28th
The CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite* Card has a new boosted welcome bonus that provides up to $300 cash back. The bonus cash back rate of 10% is awarded on up to $3,000 in spending in the first four statement periods. Up until the beginning of November 2024 RWRDS Canada considered the CIBC Dividend V.... More »
Podcast Episode 94: A closer look at the new Scene+ Grocery program + MORE Aug 26th
In this episode we talk earning and redeeming points for groceries with the Scene+ program. On August 11 Sobeys and affiliated stores made the switch from AIR MILES to Scene+ and now we know Western Canada and Western Ontario will be doing so on September 22. So we thought it would only be fitt.... More »
Business Credit Cards: How to Turn Business Expenses Into Personal Perks
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Credit cards sometimes get a bad rap, but the truth is that they can be very useful to those who plan their expenses carefully. Using business credit cards, you can turn your tax-deductible business expenses into personal perks with the credit card rewards that are available.You do want to be careful about the way you approach your credit card spending, but if you plan ahead, you can find ways to use credit cards to best advantage.
Earning Rewards for Purchases You Make Anyway
There are credit cards that offer rewards when you use them to make purchases. You can earn points, miles or even cash back when you swipe your business card for expenses. When you buy equipment for your business, use your rewards credit card. It’s even possible to put some of your recurring expenses, like your utilities and Internet bills, on your credit card. This ensures that you make these regular payments, and earn rewards.
You can also earn credit card rewards when you travel. Use credit cards to pay for your business travel, and you can rack up the points, miles or cash back even faster…
The Globe and MailTurkey offers to take back migrants, makes more demands of EUThe Globe and MailTurkey offered the European Union greater help on Monday to stem a flood of migrants into Europe but demanded more money, faster accession talks and quicker visa-free travel for its citizens in exchange, diplomats said. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu …Turkey raises stakes with EU on curbing migrant waveReuters CanadaThe Refugee Crisis and “Free Movement of People across the EU”: While Schengen Shatters, Greece Is The ScapegoatCenter for Research on GlobalizationEU leaders press Turkey to take back thousands of migrantsRevelstoke ReviewNew York Timesall 1,653 news articles »
The Globe and MailTurkey offers to take back migrants, makes more demands of EUThe Globe and MailTurkey offered the European Union greater help on Monday to stem a flood of migrants into Europe but demanded more money, faster accession talks and quicker visa-free travel for its citizens in exchange, diplomats said. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu …Turkey raises stakes with EU on curbing migrant waveReuters CanadaThe Refugee Crisis and “Free Movement of People across the EU”: While Schengen Shatters, Greece Is The ScapegoatCenter for Research on GlobalizationEU leaders press Turkey to take back thousands of migrantsRevelstoke ReviewNew York Timesall 1,653 news articles »
You may need good credit to get old
– creditcards.com
Many seniors stop worrying about their credit scores once they’ve paid off their homes and cars. That’s a mistake: Assisted living facilities and nursing homes often check credit
Paying deceased's bill doesn't imply liability for authorized user
– creditcards.com
Authorized users are not responsible for debt incurred on a credit card account, even if they make payments after the primary cardholder dies
