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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How I Get My Credit Score for Free, and You Can Too!
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Knowing and improving your credit score and credit report is important so that you can get the lowest interest rates, have access to credit and protect against identity theft. Not only that, but some non-loan financial transactions, like insurance premiums, are impacted by your credit score. To keep my credit report and credit score in good shape, I get them for free twice a year. If you haven’t had credit before, or have bad credit, checking your credit information will help you establish or rebuild your credit. You can see where you need improvement, and make efforts to boost your creditworthiness where necessary.You should check your credit reports at least once a year. There are two reporting agencies you need to contact: Equifax Canada Inc. and TransUnion of Canada. Each company offers a free credit report, though it’s much easier to find the paid version. This makes sense, since these agencies want to make money. Instead of going to the sites and trying to locate information about your free credit report, I’ve made it a little easier…
Aug 7 Update: 4x Aeroplan Miles for Hertz rentals, updated Elite Status offers page, Marriott MegaBonus & more
– RewardsCanada.ca
A busy Wednesday here at RC and FFB! Check out what was added to the websites today: News, Tips & Tricks Today was all about Loyalty Promotions. From the latest Marriott Rewards MegaBonus to American’s latest buy AAdvantage miles offer to Aeroplan’s 4x miles on Hertz rentals we played major catch in this department and still have 50+ offers yet to be added. The major offers had their own posts on Rewards Canada today but some others that are worthwhile include a new Double Miles offer from IHG Hotels and a United MileagePlus bonus when buying Marriott Gift Cards. We also updated our “Elite Status Offers” page with a few new status match and sign up offers. Be sure to check this page often as it is updated regularly with any and all new Elite offers. Travel Deals Hertz is offering $5 off per day, up to $25, on Weekend or Weekly Rentals of Economy – Full-Size vehicles or Small SUV at participating Hertz airport and off airport locations in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico, excluding NY Metro, Hawaii, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket locations…
