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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Telus customer hit with $24K cellphone bill: Could it happen to you? + MORE Feb 7th
When Jesse Janssen received his Telus cellphone bill in September, he was shocked to discover it included $24,156.91 in data roaming charges. Janssen says someone stole his phone and was able to rack up the charges by consenting to text messages sent by Telus..... More »
Poll: As card fraud rises, so do false alarms + MORE Jun 16th
As data breaches soar, so do credit card fraud false alarms that block or flag legitimate credit card transactions, says a new CreditCards.com poll.... More »
The Complete Guide to the New Aeroplan + MORE Sep 12th
This fall, Air Canada will unveil a new and improved Aeroplan loyalty program. Canada’s largest airline has been promising big changes for a while now, and with the COVID-19 pandemic posing a serious threat to the entire travel industry in 2020, an upgraded loyalty program couldn’t come at a bet.... More »
Marriott Bonvoy American Express credit cardmembers can earn an additional 2,000 bonus points per Marriott stay + MORE Aug 28th
The fall systemwide promotion from Marriott Bonvoy we detailed last night just got even better if you have the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express®* Card or the Marriott Bonvoy™ Business American Express® Card. There is an additional offer to register for if you have one of those cards or choo.... More »
Podcast Episode 99: Loyalty Lesson – Credit Card Spending Caps Explained Dec 20th
In this episode we provide our first Loyalty Lesson podcast. If you read the Rewards Canada site regularly you may have already seen this feature but just in case you haven’t, the Loyalty Lesson is Credit Card Spending Caps explained! We look at how credit card issuers place caps on the acc.... More »
A multibillion-dollar business has grown up around “gray charges” – extra credit card charges for products and services consumers never wanted or meant to sign up for. Some experts say these charges are deceptive and misleading, if not illegal.
Striking diplomats vow major visa shutdown – CBC.ca
– news.google.ca
CBC.caStriking diplomats vow major visa shutdownCBC.caStriking foreign service officers are withdrawing all services at Canada's 15 biggest visa processing centres abroad starting Monday, following a failed attempt to go to arbitration to settle the bitter contract dispute with the government. The Professional …No deal yet for striking foreign service workers, feds coping with visa backlogGlobe and MailCanada's striking diplomats escalate job action to 15 missions as binding …National PostForeign service, Treasury Board fail to agree to arbitration: more walkouts …iPolitics.ca (subscription)all 7 news articles »
Need A Canadian Visa? Next Week May Not Be Best Time to Apply
– blogs.wsj.com
Canada’s unionized foreign-service corps is threatening to walk off the job Monday at 15 key diplomatic posts, escalating a months-long labor dispute with the Canadian government over pay.
10 Simple Money Saving Tips
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Everyone these days wants a better idea of how they can save money. Most of the time, though, the best savings come on everyday purchases, or on regular expenditures that you make. If you want to save more money over time, and if you are ready to improve your finances overall, looking for ways to save money regularly can be a big help.
Here are 10 money saving tips that have helped me and hopefully you can benefit from doing these as well.
Here are 10 money saving tips that have helped me and hopefully you can benefit from doing these as well.
Don’t pay an annual credit card fee. There are many cards that don’t have fees and still include the extras like warranty extension and travel insurance. You can get great perks that can save you money overall, and you don’t even need to pay an annual fee. The warranty extension can be great because then it saves you money on extended warranty costs as well.
Cut back on going to restaurants. Instead, plan your meals. You’ll save money on your food bill, and you’ll eat healthier, too. If you like to go out to eat on occasion, you can save money when you consider getting your local Entertainment Book…
‘Free’ loyalty rewards may cost you up to $520 a year
– thestar.com
Credit card swipe fees can add up for merchants and consumers. But surcharging may not be the solution.
