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Applying for a credit card: What you need to know + MORE Jan 11th
There are many great reasons to carry a credit card. Beyond the convenience and purchase protection included with many credit card purchases, they’re also important financial tools for establishing your credit history and borrowing money—both of which you’ll need if you want to make a major pu.... More »
It's now harder to pay health insurance premiums via credit card + MORE Jul 27th
Citing fees, Humana and some Blue Shield units have dropped the pay-by-credit-card option.... More »
How AI is helping Canadians budget, save, and tackle debt + MORE Aug 2nd
Canadians are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for help with their money. From smart budgeting tools to automated investing apps, AI is quickly becoming part of how we manage our finances.
According to research by Ipsos Canada, commissioned by BMO, 33% of Canadians use AI tec.... More »
Rome mayor cleared in expense account scandal that cost job + MORE Oct 7th
ROME – A court has cleared the ex-mayor of Rome in an expense account scandal that cost him his job and plunged the already troubled city administration into a year of chaos.
A defiant Ignazio Marion emerged from the courthouse Friday denouncing the political elites of his own Democratic Party.... More »
September 13 Update: Reminder that Marriott Bonvoy Peak/Off Peak pricing comes tomorrow along with other changes, up to 100 Bonus AIR MILES at Rexall & more! Sep 14th
A friendly reminder that today is the last day of flat rate redemption awards for Marriott Bonvoy. As of tomorrow, Peak and Off-Peak pricing will kick in which means that some awards will cost more, some less, it all depends and when and where you are staying. Today is also the last day to book .... More »
50% Transfer Bonus for RBC Rewards (Avion only) to British Airways Executive Club is back – June 1 to July 15
– RewardsCanada.ca
Many of you have been asking via email or comments on blog posts for old versions of this offer and as we predicted its back as of today!This offer is for all of you RBC Avion cardholders (Infinite and Platinum) and runs from today to July 15th, which is roughly two weeks shorter than we normally see. Now is the time to ramp up your spending if you have been planning to take advantage of this great transfer bonus! As always BA Avios are a great option for flights to Asia (via Cathay Pacific), short to medium haul within North America (Alaska Airlines, TAM or American Airlines see this post here) and even though huge surcharges are added to their UK/Europe redemptions they can still be an alright value because of this bonus transfer based on your spend with the credit card (see my post about Earn & Burn for an explanation). As always though with any frequent flyer program you will have to be flexible in your options when redeeming due to seat availability issues (ie it may be hard to get tickets to Europe in Summer etc…BMO CashBack World Elite MasterCard Review
– RewardsCanada.ca
This post is a duplicate of the one found on our main Rewards Canada site) Link: BMO CashBack World Elite MasterCardThe newest Cash Back rewards credit card in the Canadian market at time of posting this is the BMO CashBack World Elite MasterCard. Officially released on May 13th, the card looks to take on this ever growing market with a strong earn rate coupled with a decent insurance and benefits package for a cash back card. OverviewThe BMO CashBack World Elite MasterCard is the top end premium cash back card from BMO that now consists of a portfolioe of three cards. The BMO CasBack MasterCard, the BMO CashBack World MasterCard and of course the BMO CashBack World Elite MasterCard. The last of which is the card we detail in this, only our second review of cash back card in the Canadian market. Sign up FeaturesFor a limited time, The BMO CashBack World Elite MasterCard comes with its first year annual fee waived as the sign up feature…Boost Your Finances with Cash Back Credit Cards
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Rewards credit cards come with a lot of benefits. The savvy credit card user can use rewards as a way to boost finances in the long run. The key is to make your credit card use a part of your regular budget, and see your rewards card as a financial tool. Cash back credit cards are especially helpful.Cash Back Credit Cards = Free Money
You can get free money with a rewards credit card, just by buying the things that you normally purchase. It’s true that you can use rewards cards to earn travel rewards, like Air Miles and hotel stays, too. However, many consumers find that cash back credit cards are the way to go.
While travel credit cards can offer some very attractive rewards, there is nothing quite like cash. Instead of trying to earn enough points to make a big difference, a cash back card provides you with a straight percentage of what you spend.
It’s hard to argue with the universality of cash. And, when you plan your spending around your credit card cash back rewards, you can earn money with regular spending…
