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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jul 8th
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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RWRDS Daily Update Feb 12: Five new Amex offers including statement credits with Lenovo & Oceania Cruises + MORE Feb 12th
Five new Amex offers including statement credits with Lenovo & Oceania Cruises and Changes coming to the Iberia Plus program. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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Podcast Episode 119: Canada’s Best Cash Back Rewards Credit Cards for 2025 + MORE Jan 30th
In this episode we look at all the best cash back rewards credit cards in Canada for 2025. These are RWRDS Canada’s 9th annual Top Cash Back Credit Card rankings! Listen to the podcast here: Watch the podcast here: Links to the topics of discussion: Canada’s Top Cash Back Credit Cards 20.... More »
Free Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status for Scotiabank Gold American Express Cardholders + MORE Jul 20th
A new limited time benefit has been added to one of Canada’s best overall credit cards, the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card. Right now cardholders can get free Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status for 12 months – bypassing Marriott’s standard requirement of having to complete .... More »
RWRDS Daily Update Dec 9: Clarifications on Air Canada Basic Fares for co-brand credit card holders Dec 10th
Clarifications on Air Canada Basic Fares for co-brand credit card holders, Aeroplan point matching week for Give A Mile: Let’s hit that new goal of 100,000 points for flights of compassion and catch up on This Week in RWRDS. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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This Week in RWRDS December 6, 2024: The best credit card welcome bonuses for December
– RewardsCanada.ca
This week we look at the most valuable credit card welcome bonuses for December, two great award flight sales, a new dual concept Plaza Premium Lounge in Vancouver and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here: Listen to This Week in RWRDS here: Links […]
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We are now in the final stretch for Christmas and Holiday shopping and if you still looking for last minute gifts you can score yourself some bonus AIR MILES for shopping online via AIR MILES Shops. Collectors will earn 150 AIR MILES Bonus Miles when spending $100 or more in a single transaction before any […]
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What’s included in Canada’s GST holiday—and how not to overspend
– moneysense.ca
While many Canadians highly anticipate the federal government’s upcoming GST holiday, experts say consumers need to make sure they’re saving money on what they need most without falling for the allure of a deal and hurting their bottom line.
For most low- and middle-income families, “getting any amount of discount is always a benefit,” said Jessica Morgan, founder of financial literacy site Canadian Budget.
But to take advantage of the tax break, “it really depends on what the purchase is for and when,” she said.
The tax break can mean savings in the short term, but the equation may change when you consider whether you can fit these purchases into your budget. Putting them on credit could mean racking up interest and adding to your debt.
“It’s a decision people will have to make depending on when they need to make those purchases, when they’re giving those gifts or if they’re hosting a dinner or they need to do their regular groceries,” Morgan said…
