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The best balance transfer credit cards in Canada for 2024 Feb 16th
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The best balance transfer credit cards in Canada for 2024
Moving your credit card debt to a balance transfer card can help you pay off the debt more quickly by paying little or no interest.
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Nominees for the 2018-2019 Best of Finance Awards Oct 2nd
Every year, RateSupermarket.ca carefully analyzes the Canadian credit card and banking industry and awards the best products at its Best of Finance Awards.
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It’s Time to Get Smart about Your Credit Oct 17th
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How to Save on Holiday Season Travel
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How to Save on Holiday Season Travel
Is the Canadian winter starting to get to you before it has even officially started? Are you tired of waking up in the dark and leaving work in the dark? Is it time to shake up your daily routine? It’s likely that a break from the everyday – perhaps on a sun-soaked island – is just what you need, but whether you can afford it or not is another question.
There are a number of ways to trim the costs and stick to a reasonable budget if you plan on traveling in and around the holiday season – from accumulating points on your credit card to put towards flights, to subscribing for email alerts from your favourite discount travel sites. Here’s what to keep in mind when planning a winter escape to celebrate the season without going into debt:
Look for Last-Minute Discounts
If you’ve waited this long to book a trip but still hoping to leave within the next few weeks, then you’re likely comfortable with spontaneity. In order to take advantage of the best last-minute deals, you have to be flexible…
The Best Credit Cards to Use for the 2016 Holiday Season
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The Best Credit Cards to Use for the 2016 Holiday Season
There are exactly 19 shopping days left until Christmas, and whether you’re ahead of the game or behind on your shopping list, you may already be feeling some shopping lethargy. But don’t despair: depending on your preferred method of payment, you may be able to get rewarded for running around those stuffy, crowded malls.
We present to you five of RateSupermarket.ca’s 2016 Best of Finance credit card winners that can reward you on each dollar you spend and make your Christmas morning just a bit brighter.
If You’re a Student Coming Home for the Holidays
Card of choice: BMO SPC CashBack MasterCard
Let’s face it: the holidays can be stressful for anyone, but early December is an especially challenging time for a college or university student. Exam season can be mentally and physically taxing to say the least. And if money is tight and you’re looking for ways to cut costs, that’s no easy feat with Christmas just around the corner…
