The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer credit cards and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Did you know that there are many other options?
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Limited Time: Earn 500 bonus WestJet dollars with the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard + MORE Nov 8th
WestJet is offering a flash deal on their WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard that provides the highest ever WestJet dollars bonus for the card. That bonus is now 500 WestJet dollars when you spend $5,000 on the card in the first three months. This is 50 higher than the bonus we have seen for most [&.... More »
Will GIC rates keep going up in 2024? + MORE Dec 23rd
As Canadians are painfully aware, Canada’s inflation has stubbornly persisted above the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) target rate of 2%. In response, the BoC has repeatedly raised the benchmark interest rate—which sets the pace for banks’ prime rates—since early 2022. While no one can predict wit.... More »
Podcast Episode 77 - BMO, what are you doing? Feb 27th
In this episode we discuss all the changes BMO Bank of Montreal is making to more than a half dozen cards they issue. One change is the bright light shining through an opening in an otherwise overcast sky. We discuss all the changes the good, the bad and the ugly. We del.... More »
The RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card will now earn up to 3 Avios per dollar spent + MORE Apr 15th
The RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card was made even better today with the introduction of improved earn rates. This card that is primarily targeted towards Canadians who fly with British Airways or other oneworld airlines will now earn up to 3 Avios per dollar spent. In addition to the new earn.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – June 3, 2024: Five new Amex Offers and last day for TD’s higher card bonuses Jun 3rd
Five new Amex Offers from Expedia, Toronto Pearson & more, Final day for the current welcome bonus offers on TD cards and Catch up on This Week in RWRDS. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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4 Tips to Avoid the Post-Holiday (Financial) Hangover
– ratesupermarket.ca
New Year’s Day has already come and gone, leaving us to “look forward” to Blue Monday, the (unofficial) most depressing day of the year. This year, Blue Monday falls on January 20, the third Monday of the month. The day is calculated by factoring in things such as weather and, yes, debt levels as people start to receive their credit card statements from December.
Maybe this year you – and your wallet – are feeling the blues from a holiday season of heavy spending. Paying down your credit card debt may currently be your number one priority with a new year’s resolution to be more fiscally responsible. So, instead of leaving your holiday planning to the last minute and putting everything on credit, you’re going to plan ahead of time… starting now! It may sound unrealistic – who starts planning for Christmas in January? – but the only way to avoid a financial hangover next year is by taking preventative measures today. Drink a lot of water and follow these simple steps to never have a debt-plagued January again…
Before It’s Too Late! Best Credit Card Welcome Offers of January 2020
– ratesupermarket.ca
The new year has just begun, which means there is plenty of time to plan for the months ahead. Will you jet off to a sunny location? Decide to save money? Work on paying off that post-holiday debt?
The right credit card can help you attain your goals. Whether it’s a cash back, low balance transfer, or travel rewards card, welcome offers may help you achieve those objectives faster. You may be lounging on the beach, buying that new flat screen tv, or paying down your balance in no time.
To help you wade through the bonuses and deals, we’ve collected the top five welcome offers for the month of January. Most of these promotions run for a limited time, so before it’s too late, check out the best credit card welcome bonus offers for this month:
Our Top Picks:
SimplyCash™ Preferred Card from American Express: This is a great cash back card, with a “flat rewards structure” designed for individuals who spread their credit card purchases over multiple categories.
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card: This card is beneficial for earning cash back on everyday purchases, with a whopping 10% cash back rate for the first 3 months, and an added roadside assistance feature…
