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Receive up to an 85% bonus when you buy Air Canada Aeroplan points Aug 20th
Air Canada Aeroplan’s latest buy points promotion provides members with the opportunity to receive up to a 85% bonus when buying points by September 10, 2025. I’m not sure if this time it is a mystery bonus like the last few offers – do please let me know in the comments if you rec.... 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 »
'Completely unfair': Air Miles customers say too few rewards for expiring points Jul 24th
In the race to redeem their Air Miles before they expire, collectors are expressing frustrations about limited rewards options. Many are upset they can't access cash rewards like gift cards..... More »
Ultimate guide to airport security options Jul 2nd
Airport security is a hassle, but trusted traveler programs can speed your through TSA checkpoints. Here's what you need to know about TSA Precheck, Global Entry, CLEAR and cards that include credit cards to cover their costs..... More »
January 26 Update: SkyTeam Alliance Travel Hack, Avis bonus for Aeroplan Distinction members, Hilton introduces new hotel brand + MORE Jan 26th
Relatively quiet day compared to yesterday... News, Tips & TricksCheck out our potentially lucrative travel hack for flights on SkyTeam Alliance airlines. If it works and on paper (well websites) it does, it could be huge... Find out more here.Hilton Hotels has announced a new mid-scale .... More »
Jan 26 Update: United Airlines drops Regina/Saskatoon to Denver, Canadian North Aurora Rewards systemwide bonus
– RewardsCanada.ca
Here is the start of the week update: News, Tips & TricksUnited Airlines will be ending their service between Denver and Regina/Saskatoon. This is bad news for MileagePlus and Aeroplan members in Saskatchewan who already have a limited supply of flights to earn and burn miles on! (Source Airlineroute.net)On Friday we brought you our review of the ATB Gold My Rewards Travel MasterCard and are pleased to let you know that the details of the card have also been updated on the following Rewards Canada comparison charts:All Travel Rewards Credit Card Comparison Travel Points Only Credit Card Comparison Canadian North Aurora Rewards has a new systemwide bonus of up to 35% bonus points on all their flights. The beauty of this program is that you can double dip and earn Aeroplan Miles on top of your Aurora Rewards points! Find out more here Bonus Offers AeroMexico Club Premier- Triple Club Premier Kilometers for stays at City Express Hotels in Cancun…44% of Americans mistakenly say credit score, credit report are the same
– creditcards.com
Almost half of Americans believe a credit score and a credit report are basically the same thing, just different terms, a survey from American Bankers Association shows
A day in the life of a common credit card crook
– creditcards.com
Those who make, buy and use stolen credit cards have workdays like the rest of us. See what the daily grind is for the crooks who would profit from your card data
How to Earn PC Points
– canadianfinanceblog.com
One of my favourite banking institutions in Canada is President’s Choice Financial. PC Financial offers a low cost for most of your banking needs, and earn points just for doing the regular things that make up your life. This means that you are rewarded for spending money as you would normally. Since one of the keys to financial success with rewards programs is to just spend as normal (without using it as an excuse to make extra purchases), being able to use a program that rewards you for every day purchases is a true pleasure.I love PC Financial because I can use PC Financial for the no-fee bank account but also as a way to earn PC points on things that I purchase every day. It’s a sweet setup.
How Can You Earn PC Points
PC points are earned with the help of a credit card or a debit card. That’s one of the great things about this program. If you aren’t comfortable with the idea of using a credit card to earn points (PC Financial issues a MasterCard), you can use your bank card instead…
