The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer credit cards and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Did you know that there are many other options?
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Applying For a Mortgage? How To Improve Your Credit Score Now + MORE Jul 23rd
As most homebuyers can attest to, the wait for confirmation of mortgage approval happens with bated breath. To avoid any disappointment, it’s best to get up close and personal with your financial profile ahead of time, anticipating what might hurt your chances at approval and working towards reme.... More »
Ten ways the 2017 federal budget will affect your personal finances + MORE Mar 23rd
Federal budget scraps Canada Savings Bonds sales and public transit tax credit, but keeps capital gains taxes at 50 per cent
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The Best of MoneyWise 2014: Your Favourite Headlines + MORE Dec 31st
2014 has come and gone – what affected your bottom line this year? From navigating Canada’s steep housing market, to picking the perfect credit card, to trimming fees off everyday banking, readers turned to MoneyWise for expert advice and news – and we’re so glad you did!
To celebra.... More »
Earn 3x Aeroplan Points on Rocky Mountaineer rail journeys when you book by July 8 + MORE Jun 9th
It's an Air Canada and Aeroplan kind of day here on Rewards Canada as this will now be the fourth post today featuring the airline or the loyalty program! This post covers a new bonus points offer for Aeroplan members looking to book rail journeys with Rocky Mountaineer. The two have now been partne.... More »
Row not over? Devyani returns; India gives US diplomat 'little more than 48 ... - Hindustan Times + MORE Jan 11th
Hindustan TimesRow not over? Devyani returns; India gives US diplomat 'little more than 48 ...Hindustan TimesThe diplomatic row between New Delhi and Washington flared up Friday, with India asking the American embassy to withdraw one of its officials soon after Devyani Khobragade was asked to t.... More »
CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite Sign Up Bonus increased to 20,000 Aeroplan Miles + First Year Free
– RewardsCanada.ca
This came as a bit of a surprise, but CIBC has upped the sign up bonus on their CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite Card to 20,000 Aeroplan Miles (15,000 upon approval and 5,000 more when you spend $500 in the first three months) and are waiving the first year annual fee.Why is it a surprise? Well this essentially beats out the new TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite card by 5,000 miles and $120 and it appears that anyone can sign up for the CIBC card (not just CIBC customers or people walking into the branch) If the competition between CIBC and TD stays like this one has to wonder if TD is going to actually gain anything from the Aeroplan relationship because of all the money they have to fork over to CIBC, to Aimia and of course the 15% more per Aeroplan mile than CIBC.Honestly, if I had to choose between the TD Infinite and the CIBC Infinite and wasn’t an All Inclusive plan holder at TD I would go for the CIBC offer for the extra miles and no annual fee in the first year.For more details on the offer visit https://www…Great CIBC Aventura Flight Redemption Offers: Toronto – New York for 8,500 points, Chicago and others for 10,000
– RewardsCanada.ca
Rewards Canada reader H.S. alerted us to this offer.It hasn’t taken CIBC long to exploit new avenues away from their long standing relationship with Air Canada and Aeroplan. Looks like CIBC and Porter airlines are working with one another now as Aventura cardholders can take advantage of this amazing redemption offer for flights on Porter Airlines!The offers based on the banner from the CIBC Rewards website states that you can fly on Porter between Toronto and New York for only 8,500 points as well as Chicago, Mont Tremblant and Burlington, VT for 10,000 points. Now, I am not a CIBC Aventura cardholder so I cannot tell you whether that is one way or round trip although I’m guessing round trip based on the Aventura award chart nor do we know the dates of the offer (if any of our readers wants to send us a screen shot of the terms and conditions after logging in that would be greatly appreciated!) 8,500 Points between Toronto and New York is a great deal considering the Aventure Infinite card comes with a 20,000 point sign up bonus right now, so that is two tickets to any of the destinations in this offer but if you got in on the card before December 31st chances are you took advantage of the 30,000 point sign up bonus which could get you three tickets with this promo!8,500 points is probably the lowest we have seen from any program between Toronto and New York as British Airways Executive Club is 9,000 Avios for the same two cities but if you look at it from credit card spend, the Avios deal is better for holders of cards like the American Express Gold Rewards Card as that 9,000 Avios can be earned with as little as $4,500 of spending versus as little as $5,667 in spending on the Aventura card…Your Fresh Financial Start
– ratesupermarket.ca
Welcome back and Happy New Year! Despite the bleak weather, I’m a big fan of January - it’s so energizing to emerge from the holidays with a fresh focus and perspective. And – no surprise here – improving personal finances top the resolution list for many Canadians.
We’re here to help you meet those money goals – and we have a few resoluitions up our sleeve for Money Wise too. Keep an eye out for exciting new features to come, and, as always, the top finance headlines, tips and tricks.
Finance News 2013: The Top Stories Of The Year
National interest rates may not have changed – but the Canadian economic landscape experienced its fair share of shakeups in 2013. Last year saw a change of leadership at the Bank of Canada, the downfall of our nation’s tech king, and a tumultuous time for our American neighbour (and largest trading partner). Read on for our recap of the top finance stories of 2013.
Read Sean’s Blog | Finance News 2013
How To Create Your 2014 Spending Plan
Will 2014 be your richest year yet? The road to prosperity is often paved with good intentions – like finally paying that credit card off for good – but it can be easy to fall into your old spending habits without a plan…
