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Top Travel Credit Card Sign Up offers for December 2023 Dec 2nd
Here are Rewards Canada’s Top Travel Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of December 2023! This is not a ‘best’ credit card list like our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings but instead a look at cards that have very good acquisition (welcome/sign up) offers. It must be sa.... More »
Chexy co-founder Liza Akhvledziani on investing, debt, and why you should always negotiate Jul 17th
When Liza Akhvledziani moved to Canada as an international student, she quickly realized that money worked differently here. From building a credit history to understanding how debt could affect her financial future, she had to learn a new set of rules while rebuilding her financial life from scratc.... More »
Award Availability Alert: Canada to Europe round trip economy class for 30,000 to 40,000 Flying Blue miles (even for summer 2023!) Aug 28th
Right now you can book reward tickets between Canada and Europe with Air France KLM's Flying Blue for as little as 30,000 miles round trip! As first pointed out south of the border by TPG and later by Frequent Miler there is tons of availability between the US and Europe at 15,000 miles each way so .... More »
Compare your card options + MORE Apr 8th
Compare your card options
Our credit card comparison tool helps you compare your options instantly—and find the perfect match.
You can sort results based on current welcome offers and gift card bonuses, annual fees, and the estimated rewards value earned annually. Or for further customizat.... More »
Should you postpone retirement to pay off card debt? + MORE Feb 2nd
If you are approaching retirement and are still revolving credit card balances, it may be better to keep working until those debts are paid off..... More »
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What You Need To Know About Canada’s Deficit
– ratesupermarket.ca
The preliminary numbers from the March fiscal year end are in for Canada’s deficit, and there’s some good news: it has decreased to $18.3 million, compared to $21.6 million as of last year. It’s an indicator the federal government’s plan to cut the deficit is on track, and it’s good news for the Conservative government, which looks to balance the books by 2015.
A lower deficit is also very impactful for the average Canadian. Let’s break down the numbers and take a look at how the deficit factors into our nation’s economy recovery, and what it means for Canadians.
Breaking Down the Numbers
The Conservative government’s cost cutting plans look to be paying dividends. A decrease in program expenses lead to $3.4 billion in savings. This is largely due to job restructuring in the public sector, as the federal government looks to downsize its bloated workforce. Canada’s excellent credit rating also looks to be paying off; public debt charges are down by $2 billion, as we saved on interest payments our federal debt…
Jun 3 Update: Lots of new buy/share/transfer bonuses, Virgin Atlantic reduces Economy award fuel surcharges
– RewardsCanada.ca
June is upon us and with that there seems to be a lot of buy/share/transfer bonuses out! The semi-worthwhile ones are the Diners Club to Avios, US Airways share miles and Hyatt buy points offers. As always, I wouldn’t transfer/buy unless you have a somewhat immediate need for the miles/points (booking for travel News, Tips & Tricks It appears that Virgin Atlantic may be following Air France KLM’s lead by reducing fuel surcharges on Economy Class Flying Club award tickets. (HT View from the Wing) Meanwhile, LoyaltyLobby lets us know that Air France KLM is now offering First Class tickets in their selection of reduced mileage Prom o Awards. Noticably absent for the summer season are any North American routes. Bonus Offers Air Canada Aeroplan- 30% Bonus Aeroplan miles at Points.com when you exchange or trade your points for Aeroplan Miles. More… Until Jun 30, 13British Airways Executive Club- 30% Bonus Avios when you transfer Diners Club Club Rewards Points into British Airways Avios…Are TV ads encouraging credit card use for all purchases sending the wrong message? http://t.co/BsZsl4T0Nw
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