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Private Mortgage Lenders: How Private Mortgage Loans Work in Canada + MORE Mar 27th
For various reasons, not everyone can qualify for a mortgage through a conventional lender, such as a bank or credit union. Sometimes, the only option is to obtain financing through a private mortgage lender. But what is a private mortgage lender, and how do private mortgages work?
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January 26 Update: SkyTeam Alliance Travel Hack, Avis bonus for Aeroplan Distinction members, Hilton introduces new hotel brand + MORE Jan 26th
Relatively quiet day compared to yesterday... News, Tips & TricksCheck out our potentially lucrative travel hack for flights on SkyTeam Alliance airlines. If it works and on paper (well websites) it does, it could be huge... Find out more here.Hilton Hotels has announced a new mid-scale .... More »
This Week in RWRDS February 14, 2025: Pay no FX Fees & earn up to 5x points outside of Canada Feb 15th
This week we look at how you can pay no FX fees and earn up to 5x points outside of Canada, using your Air Canada or WestJet elite status to get SkyTeam alliance status for a full year and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS […]
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Air Canada is Making Changes to the Aeroplan Program + MORE Aug 14th
Air Canada’s relationship with Aeroplan has been evolving recently. First, they announced ending their partnership with Aeroplan and building their own program. After that, the news broke that Air Canada purchased Aeroplan with plans to revamp it completely. Now we finally have a chance to look a.... More »
Amex Offers: Spend $1,000 with Air France or KLM and receive a $250 statement credit + MORE Jun 3rd
We see the return of an Amex Offers statement credit offer for purchasing tickets with Air France and KLM. This offer was last seen in the fall of 2021 and provided a $100 statement credit when you spend $1,000 or more with either airline. This time they upped the ante significantly as they offering.... More »
Perhaps if the New Democrats and Liberals had been willing to hear testimony from one of the government’s television ads, there would have been agreement among the members of the Finance committee yesterday to proceed with hearings on the state of the nation’s finances. The opposition critics could have asked their questions about whether and how the federal budget will be balanced and, after each question, the committee clerk could have hit the play button and, on a flat screen perched at the end of the table, could have flashed the image of a happy family celebrating its tax credits and baby bonuses. Or, for the sake of maintaining ministerial accountability, Joe Oliver could have been in charge of pressing the play button.
In lieu of such a compromise, a majority of the members of the Finance committee apparently decided yesterday afternoon that they were not interested in considering the parliamentary budget officer (PBO)’s latest report on the state of the federal budget—a report most notable for its suggestion that the federal government is, contrary to official reports, on track to record a deficit in this fiscal year…
Perhaps if the New Democrats and Liberals had been willing to hear testimony from one of the government’s television ads, there would have been agreement among the members of the Finance committee yesterday to proceed with hearings on the state of the nation’s finances. The opposition critics could have asked their questions about whether and how the federal budget will be balanced and, after each question, the committee clerk could have hit the play button and, on a flat screen perched at the end of the table, could have flashed the image of a happy family celebrating its tax credits and baby bonuses. Or, for the sake of maintaining ministerial accountability, Joe Oliver could have been in charge of pressing the play button.
In lieu of such a compromise, a majority of the members of the Finance committee apparently decided yesterday afternoon that they were not interested in considering the parliamentary budget officer (PBO)’s latest report on the state of the federal budget—a report most notable for its suggestion that the federal government is, contrary to official reports, on track to record a deficit in this fiscal year…
Changing your reward card when airlines shift strategies
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It makes sense to monitor the companies connected to your credit card rather than get stuck with rewards you won’t use
July 28 Update: First Year Free on Scotia Momentum Infinite extended, Bonus Aeroplan Miles at Costco, 50 Free Avios from Iberia Plus
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Playing catch up again after another few days off for a vacation! News, Tips & Tricks Be sure to check your email for a targeted offer from Costco that offers bonus Aeroplan miles for purchasing select Kirkland products in-store.Last week Avianca Brazil officially joined the Star Alliance which means Aeroplan members can now earn and burn miles with this latest airline partner (or any other Star Alliance partner for that matter)The First Year Free offer on the Scotia Momentum® VISA Infinite* Card has been extended to October 31st. We have reflected this change on our cashback comparison chart.The 500 AIR MILES Reward Miles bonus for the no fee BMO AIR MILES MasterCard has returned until August 31st. We have reflected this change on the following charts: All Travel Rewards Credit Cards, Most Popular Cards, Travel Points Credit CardsAlaska Airlines & Hainan Airlines have announced a new partnership. At this point, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can only earn miles on Hainan flights…Canadian North: Double Aurora Rewards Points on all flights
– RewardsCanada.ca
In celebration of Canadian North’s new codeshare partnership with First Air, they are offering Double Points on all their flights until September 30th! And remember not only can you earn Aurora Rewards points on those flights, you can also earn Aeroplan miles. Canadian North is one of few or even perhaps the only airline to offer points/miles from multiple programs when you take a single flight! If you use a points earning credit card to purchase these flights you are technically achieving a quadruple dip! (Base Aurora Points, Bonus Aurora Points, Aeroplan Miles, Credit Card Points/Miles)Offer Details:Double Aurora Rewards points on all Canadian North flights systemwide. Full details Until Sep 30, 15
