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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Learn a new instrument without paying a dime + MORE Oct 28th
It happens to everyone. You pass a music store and think, ‘Yeah, I should play the [insert ill-advised music instrument here].’ Now, thanks to a program sponsored by Sun Life Financial, you can indulge any tone-deaf whim without breaking the bank. The Canadian firm has sponsored pilot musical in.... More »
New Amex Offers for Ivanhoe Cambridge Gift Cards and Robinson Lighting + MORE Jul 7th
Two new Amex Offers offers showed up in my account today for the Platinum Card from American Express and my wife's Marriott Bonvoy American Express card account:The first one is really the stand out offer and you should log in to your account right away to see if you have been offered it as it is li.... More »
Last Chance to earn up to 700 dollars on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard Mar 11th
The biggest ever WestJet dollar bonus on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard will come to a close this week. When you apply for the card by March 14, 2024 and are approved, you can earn that bonus in addition to the card’s famous benefits of an annual companion voucher and first checked bag fre.... More »
Suspect steals killer whale's teeth before BC researchers arrive to perform ... - National Post + MORE Dec 7th
National PostSuspect steals killer whale's teeth before BC researchers arrive to perform ...National PostAs scientists showed up to perform a necropsy on a pregnant killer whale that had washed up on Vancouver Island, they were dismayed to discover that an unknown souvenir hunter had made off w.... More »
Will my minimum payment decrease if I pay down card debt? Nov 25th
It is wise to pay down credit card debt to reduce interest charges. Want to lower the interest you pay further? Pay more than the monthly minimum..... More »
Will an ITIN help me get a business card without a personal guarantee?
– creditcards.com
Avoiding use of a Social Security number when applying for a small-business credit card is difficult. A few people may be able to use an individual taxpayer identification number, but most Americans can’t get one
6 rules for 'card flipping'
– creditcards.com
While “flipping” cards to take advantage of promotional deals can lead to free travel and other perks, if you don’t play the game correctly, you can trash your credit
Fed: Card balances rise for a 5th straight month
– creditcards.com
Credit card balances increased once again in July, marking the fifth straight month of rising card debt this year, the Federal Reserve said Monday
Earn 1,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles for Weekend Stays at Hilton Hotels in Canada
– RewardsCanada.ca
We are seeing lots of individualized airline stay bonuses from Hilton for the late summer and fall. Each seems to be regionally targetted to that airline program’s members and such is the case with this Aeroplan offer as the bonus is only for stays in Canada. The offers also seems to be targeting the general Aeroplan membership base rather than frequent travellers as the bonus is for weekend stays.On word of caution is that there are 24 hotels not participating which we list below. Be sure to check that list before booking so you’re not expeting to earn these bonus miles when you a book a hotel that isn’t participating. Offer Details:1,000 Bonus Aeroplan Milesfor stays on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, at participating hotels and resorts in Canada. Full details, online registration and booking (Registration is required) Until Dec 31, 14Hotels Not ParticipatingHOTEL PROVINCE Hampton Inn & Suites Calgary Airport Alberta Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Airport Alberta Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa British Columbia Hampton Inn Winnipeg Airport – Polo Park Manitoba Hampton Inn Sydney Nova Scotia DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton Niagara Falls Ontario Hampton Inn & Suites Barrie Ontario Hampton Inn & Suites Guelph Ontario Hampton Inn & Suites Toronto Markham Ontario Hampton Inn Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada Ontario Hampton Inn Napanee Ontario Hampton Inn North Bay Ontario Hampton Inn Toronto/Brampton, Ontario Ontario Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Markham Ontario Hilton London Ontario Ontario Hilton Niagara Falls/ Fallsview Hotel & Suites Ontario Homewood Suites Toronto-Markham Ontario DoubleTree by Hilton Gatineau-Ottawa Quebec Hampton Inn and Suites Montreal-Dorval Quebec Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Airport Quebec Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Centre-Ville Quebec Hilton Lac Leamy Quebec Hilton Montreal/Laval Quebec Homewood Suites Mont Tremblant Resort QuebecSep 8 Update: 3,000 Bonus Gold Points for mobile Club Carlson bookings, 2 new Aeroplan hotel bonuses, SPG More For You promotion
– RewardsCanada.ca
Mondays always tend to focus around bonus offers and today is no different! News, Tips & TricksLots of new bonuses added to the Rewards Canaada bonus offers section. Here are highlights of some of the best ones:Two new Aeroplan hotel bonuses were added today. The first from Rocketmiles, is worth 3,000 bonus miles on one stay if you haven’t booked via Rocketmiles before. This can be a great bonus especially for independent hotels or hotels like Delta Hotels where your mileage earning would be less than this. The other Aeroplan hotel bonus is from Hilton Hotels and is for weekend stays at their hotels across Canada. There are however 24 hotels not participating so be sure to check the terms and conditions before booking so you’re not expecting to earn these bonus miles when you a book a hotel that isn’t participating.Starwood also announced their fall systemwide promotion, you can check it out below in the bonus offer section or our separate post here.Finally if you are planning any Carlson Hotel stays (Radisson, Country Inns etc) you should make those bookings via their mobile app to earn 3,000 bonus per booking…
