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3 ways to strengthen weak or nonexistent credit + MORE Jul 13th
Building up your credit will take work and time. But knowing where to get started is key.... More »
Your October points & miles agenda - these offers are all slated to end this month + MORE Oct 2nd
Here is a list of promotions, offers and more that are slated to end during the month. Whether its stay bonuses, registering for offers or signing up for a limited time credit card offer we'll have it here if it expires in this month. * Note all offer end dates were current at time of posting t.... More »
January 11 Update: Reminder of upcoming mbna Rewards changes (cash out now for cash back), up to 100 bonus AIR MILES from Shell & more! Jan 12th
A friendly reminder to those of you who have MBNA Rewards World Elite or Platinum Plus Mastercards about the cash back rate changing on February 1st. As of that time the rate is being devalued so you'll want to ensure you redeem for cash back prior to then to get the full value of the points. Othe.... More »
Top 5 Mastercard Cards to use at Costco - 2018 Update + MORE Feb 15th
This is an excerpt of a feature that appears on the main Rewards Canada site which has been updated to incorporate new cards and cards that have changed since the original feature was posted in 2015:Now that we are in 2015, American Express is gone from Costco Canada stores and Mastercard is in. Wh.... More »
Earn extra Avios with Qatar Airways card linked offers + MORE Sep 19th
Most of the Rewards Canada community is familiar with AIR MILES Card Linked offers but did you know Qatar Airways Privilege Club also offers a similar program? Holders of a Canadian issued Mastercard cards (and possibly Visa Cards) can add their card number to Qatar Airways Privilege Club card link .... More »
Unexpected prom expenses
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BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie responds to elderly's housing concerns – CBC.ca
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CBC.caBC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie responds to elderly's housing concernsCBC.caB.C.'s seniors advocate says as she travelled around the province this past year, the number one issue seniors were concerned about was finding affordable and appropriate housing. Isobel Mackenzie recently issued her report in which she asked provincial …BC may consider government-backed line of credit for cash-poor seniorsVancouver SunSeniors' advocate says some B.C. elderly giving up basic needs to afford housingWinnipeg Free PressSeniors' advocate calls for housing reformsChilliwack Timesall 40 news articles »
BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie responds to elderly's housing concerns – CBC.ca
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CBC.caBC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie responds to elderly's housing concernsCBC.caB.C.'s seniors advocate says as she travelled around the province this past year, the number one issue seniors were concerned about was finding affordable and appropriate housing. Isobel Mackenzie recently issued her report in which she asked provincial …BC may consider government-backed line of credit for cash-poor seniorsVancouver SunSeniors' advocate calls for housing reformsKootenay News Advertiserall 40 news articles »
May 21 Update: Air Canada to start tagging carry on baggage as approved, Amex Platinum AIR MILES Review, New Canalta Hotels bonuses
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Interesting news from Air Canada today: News, Tips & Tricks Air Canada has announced they are going to start tagging carry on baggage as of May 25:Starting on May 25, 2015 at Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) and expanding progressively to other airports throughout the month of June, we’ll have staff at both check-in and security checkpoints to quickly confirm and tag your carry-on bags that meet Air Canada’s existing carry-on dimensions as “approved”. This will make it easier and safer to stow your personal items on board, may help reduce wait times at security, and will help avoid flight delays caused by larger bags being checked at the gate. Here’s what the tag will look like: If a piece of your carry-on baggage needs to be checked we will be happy to help with that at check in. If you get to security and need to check a bag that exceeds allowable size limits, not to worry. We’ll give you a special card that will get you quickly back to a check-in agent, and then on to your departure gate…Survey: Employees less likely to borrow on cards for necessities
– creditcards.com
A fifth of employees have to borrow on their credit cards to pay for monthly necessities, a study by PwC shows, but overall, workers’ financial wellness is improving
