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1 millipede, 1,306 legs: We found the world’s leggiest animal in Australia - EastMojo + MORE Dec 18th
1 millipede, 1,306 legs: We found the world’s leggiest animal in Australia EastMojoThis is the 1st millipede ever discovered that actually has more than 1,000 legs CBC NewsScientists discover first actual millipede with more than 1,000 legs Boing BoingThis new spec.... More »
Receive a 30% bonus when you transfer HSBC Rewards points to British Airways Executive Club in June + MORE May 5th
Next month HSBC is bringing back their transfer bonus to British Airways Executive Club and this time it will be a 30% bonus! The last few iterations of the bonus have seen it at 35% and 40%, so not as high this time but still a very worthy bonus to consider. This could be a prime time for tho.... More »
How credit-card companies can fight online scams: Roseman + MORE Dec 20th
Free-trial trick has roped in plenty of victims; it’s time card issuers did more to protect their customers’ interests..... More »
The best store credit cards in Canada right now + MORE Aug 14th
Creatures of habit, rejoice! Your loyal shopping behaviours may just pay off, big time. If you shop regularly at certain retailers, using a store credit card can help you to earn discounts, free goods and exclusive perks by swiping or tapping for everyday purchases. Spending with a store credit card.... More »
Increased welcome bonus for the CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite card - up to 20,000 Aeroplan Miles + a $120 Air Canada Gift Card + MORE Jul 4th
It's been sometime since we've seen CIBC come out with an offer outside their standard one for the CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite card! The new offer for this card sees the welcome bonus miles boosted by 5,000 miles to 20,000 miles. That's broken down into 15,000 miles upon first purchase and 5,000 mor.... More »
Rate survey: Average card rate holds steady at 15.16 percent
– creditcards.com
Feb. 16, 2016: The average credit card interest rate stayed at 15.16 percent Wednesday for the third consecutive week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.
Now book Aeroplan award flights through the Aeroplan Mobile App!
– RewardsCanada.ca
Great news from the team at Aeroplan! You can now book your Aeroplan award tickets via their app for iOS, Android and Blackberry!Here is how it works: Under the ‘Use Your Miles’ section, select ‘Book a Flight.’ A Flight Rewards search form will appear. Select desired City/Airport location and select date field. Click ‘Done’. A list of potential itineraries will populate show casing both of Aeroplan’s travel options: Fixed Mileage Flight Rewards (limited number of seats exclusively offered to members on Air Canada and Star Alliance) and Market Fare Flight Rewards (access to any seat, at any time, on all Air Canada flights based on market fares at time of booking). After you select a flight, a Trip Summary Page will appear. The member is then prompted to enter passenger details,contact information and payment entry information. Booked! I have been waiting for this for sometime as I have wanted to search availability before when the only device I had near me was my phone… Bank stocks led the TSX to close lower on Wednesday as Royal Bank missed earnings expectations and boosted its provisions for credit losses. Stocks in New York rose.
Best card to build credit post-bankruptcy
– creditcards.com
A secured card is often your best bet after bankruptcy discharge
The Platinum Card from American Express cardholders now get Hilton HHonors Gold Elite Status
– RewardsCanada.ca
As we’ve seen with the Platinum cards in the U.S. and U.K. this new automatic elite status option for holders of The Platinum Card here in Canada has arrived!With this new benefit, complimentary Hilton HHonors Gold Status will be offered to Platinum Cardmembers. Gold Status typically requires 20 stays, 40 nights or 75000 base points before a customer can obtain that status.Benefits of HHonors Gold status include: 25% ELITE STATUS BONUS With Gold elite status, you automatically receive a 25% bonus on all the HHonors Base Points you earn. 5TH NIGHT FREE Silver, Gold and Diamond elite members will receive every 5th night free4 on Standard Room Reward stays of 5 nights or more. HOTEL BENEFITS1 Members with Gold status receive all the benefits in the lower tiers: Guaranteed Discount: A discounted, changeable & refundable rate is exclusively available for Hilton HHonors members.Digital Check-In: choose your room, and customize your stay from your mobile device up to 24 hours in advance.Complimentary in-room and lobby Standard Internet access during stays at Waldorf Astoria™ Hotels & Resorts, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton™, Canopy™ by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels™ and Hilton Grand Vacations™Quick reservations and check-ins based on your room preferencesLate check-out2Express check-out2nd Guest stays free3Complimentary access to fitness centers and health clubs5Two complimentary bottles of water per stay (at Waldorf Astoria™ Hotels & Resorts, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton™, Embassy Suites Hotels™, Hilton Garden Inn™ and Hilton Grand Vacations™ hotels)1MY WAY GOLD MEMBERSHIP HOTEL BENEFITS:6 Waldorf Astoria™ Hotels & Resorts Space-available upgrade to a preferred room1,000 HHonors Bonus Points per stay or one in-room movie1 per stayConrad® Hotels & Resorts, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton™ Space-available upgrade to a preferred room1,000 HHonors Bonus Points per stay or a complimentary continental breakfast for you and up to one additional guest registered to the same room each day of your stayEmbassy Suites Hotels™ 500 HHonors Bonus Points per stay or two snack/refreshment choices per stayHilton Garden Inn™ 750 HHonors Bonus Points per stay or a complimentary Hot Cooked-to-Order Breakfast for you and up to one additional guest registered to the same room each day of your stayHampton™ 250 HHonors Bonus Points per stay or choice of snack and non-alcoholic beverageHomewood Suites by Hilton™ 250 HHonors bonus points per stay or two bottles of water and Pepperidge Farm cookies per stayHome2 Suites by Hilton™ 100 HHonors Bonus Points per stay or choice of snack and bottled water per stayHilton Grand Vacations™ 1,000 HHonors Bonus Points per stayLearn more about Hilton HHonors Gold Status here…
