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How criminals are using the low-interest credit card scam to steal your identity + MORE Feb 22nd
It starts with what sounds like a promising phone call: For a one-time fee, you can lower the interest rate on your credit card. But the person on the other end of the line isn't with your bank or credit card company. And what they're really after is your identity..... More »
Final week? The best ever bonus on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Apr 23rd
The current best ever bonus of up to 55,000 Avion Rewards points on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite card is set to end on April 30, 2023. This is one of the easiest welcome bonuses to achieve in the market and great for someone looking to quickly get a lot of points that they can […]
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Business credit reports, scores and payment history + MORE Jul 23rd
If you have an S Corp, your payment history may be reflected on both your business and personal credit reports and scores..... More »
American Express Cobalt Card to have 5x points on Eats & Drinks capped at $30,000 per year starting this August + MORE Apr 9th
If you follow Rewards Canada on Twitter you'll have seen this news late last week. On Thursday Anshul at Points, Miles and Bling alerted us to a Reddit thread where someone who just received a new American Express Cobalt Card and the welcome package contained an insert. This insert stated that as of.... More »
TD Aeroplan cardholders can receive a 20% rebate on eligible travel redemptions + MORE Dec 11th
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles isn't the only program to have an award ticket sale! Air Canada Aeroplan in conjunction with TD have their own they launched today. TD Aeroplan co-brand cardholders can receive a 20% rebate when they redeem their Aeroplan Points for eligible travel rewards. These in.... More »
Feb 19 Update: Icelandair succeeds in Edmonton, Lufthansa Business Class sale, Aeroplan bonus returns for the UPS Store
– RewardsCanada.ca
With the Olympics now in full swing and Canada at ten medals of the time of writing this its no wonder there isn’t much news in the loyalty world right now. News, Tips & TricksIcelandair’s Edmonton service doesn’t start until early next month but the sheer success of bookings has led Icelandair to move the service from summer seasonal to year round along with additional flights which means that service will be as much as 5x weekly between YEG and KEF. (Source Icelandair). Icelandair does have their own frequent flyer program called Saga Club but outside of travel (flights, hotels, car rental) the only way to earn Icelandair Saga Club points in Canada is via Diners Club Club Rewards MasterCard or via points.com transfers. In the bonus offer section be sure to check out the Aeroplan bonus for flights to Europe (just in case you missed it on the RC blog earlier today) but also the return of an Aeroplan bonus for joining UPS’ Get More program and making your first purchase…Air Canada: Earn up to 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles between Canada and Europe
– RewardsCanada.ca
Air Canada and Aeroplan have launched a new route bonus offer for Air Canada flights between Canada and Europe. If you already have tickets to Europe for the promotion period you unfortunately cannot take advantage of the bonus but if you haven’t booked yet then you may want to over the 5 or so weeks to be able to earn the bonus.Here is offers as they will appear on our Aeroplan Bonus Miles page later today:Earn up to 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles when you fly between Canada and Europe on Air Canada or Air Canada Rouge. – Earn 5,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles when you have a minimum of 2 one-way flight segments in the following eligible fare options (booking classes): Tango (W, S, T, L, K); Flex (M, U, H, Q, V); Latitude (Y, B)- Earn 10,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles, when you have a minimum of 2 one-way flight segments the following eligible fare options (booking classes): Premium rouge/Premium Economy (O, E, N); International Business Class Lowest (C, D, Z, P); International Business Class Flexible (J)…3 Foolproof Ways To Bust Your Money Stress
– ratesupermarket.ca
Stressed out over your finances (or lack thereof)? Debt troubles are becoming a prominent trend in Canada – the consumer debt load recently clocked in at $1.4 trillion! And credit card debt leads the pack as a stress source – the average Canadian carries a balance of $3,277.33. It’s no wonder that 46.6 per cent of Canadians rate low interest as a top credit card feature.
So, what can you do if you’re carrying a hefty balance? The good news is there are ways to effectively stop a credit card debt spiral.
Step 1: Switch To A Kinder Interest Rate
Credit cards carry some of the highest interest rates around, with most charging between 19 and 21 per cent for purchases extending beyond the grace period. It’s these interest payments that morph a medium-sized debt load into an ever-growing beast that’s impossible to pay down.
Credit cards with low balance transfer features help break the debt-inducing pattern by offering a much lower interest rate for a limited time. This gives cardholders the chance to pay down their principal debt faster, and take control of their credit card balance…
