Banking in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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The COVID-19 virus has caused a global pandemic and forced countries around the world to close their borders to visitors. While this is the right move to curb the spread of the virus and flatten the curve, the result is that many Canadians have found themselves postponing travel plans indefinitely..... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jul 22nd
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The best Mastercard credit cards in Canada for 2024 + MORE Oct 18th
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Forgot to File Your Taxes Last Year? What You Need to Know Jun 6th
If filing your taxes before the deadline went over your head this year, procrastinating can only make things worse.
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This Year’s Best Credit Cards for Travel Perks
– ratesupermarket.ca
For the avid traveler, there are a few things you can’t go without – your passport, travel insurance, and a good travel rewards credit card.
Those who travel pretty often already know – the opportunity to gain rewards with a good travel credit card are hard to resist. You can easily earn deep discounts on flights, accommodations, and more.
General rewards credit cards offer points or cash-back rewards for particular spending categories (gas, grocery, pharmacy purchases, etc.) But a good rewards card maximizes on your everyday purchases and ultimately helps you save, instead of forcing you to make purchases in specific categories you wouldn’t usually.
And when it comes to travel rewards credit cards, the best ones come with a flexible, easy-to-comprehend redemption process with few restrictions.
A great travel rewards credit card should also include travel insurance coverage – from trip cancellation and baggage delay coverage that can offset costs when your itinerary doesn’t go as planned, to medical insurance that can cover you in case you become injured or sick while abroad (international medical bills can become ridiculously expensive)…
