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Top 5 Small Business Credit Card Sign Up offers for October 2023 + MORE Oct 4th
Here are the Rewards Canada Top 5 Small Business Credit Card Sign Up offers for October. This is not a ‘best’ credit card list like our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings but a look at cards for small businesses that have very good acquisition offers. As always when choosing a card .... More »
AIR MILES Bonus Boom returns on May 13 - earn 95 bonus miles when you use three different Bonus Boom offers + MORE Apr 26th
AIR MILES and BMO sent out a teaser email about the return of the AIR MILES Bonus Boom. This promotional event now seems to appear almost every month with the last one just ending on April 14! Once again it will be the standard 95 bonus AIR MILES Reward Miles when you utilize offers from th.... More »
Got holiday debt? Compare balance transfer, personal loan + MORE Jan 20th
If you overindulged in debt over the holidays, compare a personal loan and credit card balance transfer - either can lighten up your personal balance sheet.... More »
January 29 Update: 8x Aeroplan Miles for Best Western stays, Flying Blue Promo Awards, IHG Reward Night Point Changes + MORE Jan 29th
Last update of January! News, Tips & Tricks All of today's news has already been posted to the RC blog, see the links below for the Aeroplan Best Western bonus, IHG's Reward Night changes and of course AF KLM's Promo Awards. Posts since our last update: Air Canada / Aeroplan - 8x Miles for Be.... More »
Tax write-offs that Canadians often get wrong Apr 14th
I come across frequent questions from taxpayers about expenses they think they can claim as a tax deduction or credit. Often, they cannot be claimed, or there are strict criteria that apply.
Safety deposit box
Back in the olden days, investors sometimes kept stock certificates in their safety .... More »
Aloha from Maui! As I mentioned earlier in the week, the Rewards Canada updates will be less frequent during the month of July so here are just a few bonuses I managed to add to Rewards Canada since Monday. News, Tips & Tricks There hasn’t been any major news since Monday Bonus Offers Air Canada Aeroplan- 500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles on any fare, every time you take off or land at eligible Canadian airports. More… Book by Sep 2 for travel until Oct 6, 13 Alitalia MilleMiglia- Earn up to 15,000 Bonus MilleMiglia Miles for stays at any participating hotel from the Hilton HHonors portfolio of brands in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. More… Until Sep 30, 13 American AAdvantage- Earn up to 15,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles when you buy AAdvantage Miles online.More… Until Aug 1, 13Best Western Rewards- 500 Bonus Rewards Points you book Best Western Turkey Hotels on www.bestwestern.com.tr More… Until Dec 31, 13- Double Rewards Points for stays at the BEST WESTERN Tashan Hotel…
Boredom busters
– moneysense.ca
Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada has these great suggestions to beat the heat without dropping a ton of cold-hard cash:
1. An Old Fashion Water Fight – For kids, everything is better when you add water. Hit up the dollar store for some inexpensive water guns and balloons. Turn on the hose, and fill up those toys for an afternoon of unforgettable fun.
1. An Old Fashion Water Fight – For kids, everything is better when you add water. Hit up the dollar store for some inexpensive water guns and balloons. Turn on the hose, and fill up those toys for an afternoon of unforgettable fun.
2. Homemade Slip N’ Slide – Instead of opening your wallet for an expensive store bought toy that won’t last the summer, try making your own slip n’ slide. All you need is an old tarp and a couple of sprinklers to turn your yard into a water park full of fun.
3. Backyard Campout – Pitch a tent, light a fire (if your community permits it) and get ready for a night of star gazing, ghost stories and yummy s’mores. This simple backyard vacation will create memories that last a lifetime.
4. Treasure Hunt – If you have a little explorer on your hands, create a treasure map and send them on a neighbourhood adventure…
