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Changes coming to the ATB World Elite Mastercard and Gold My Rewards Travel Mastercard Mar 14th
As first noted on RFD back in February there are some changes coming to several ATB (Alberta Treasury Branch) Mastercards and the accompanying ATB My Rewards program. The changes will take place on June 4, 2024 and affect the ATB World Elite Mastercard as well as the ATB Gold My Rewards Travel Maste.... More »
December 22 Update: WestJet extends companion and milestone voucher expiry dates, RBC matching RBC Rewards donations & Choice Privileges lowers elite status qualification requirements + MORE Dec 22nd
Here's your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your daily dose (or near daily dose) of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. This update is brought to you by the HSBC World Elite Mastercard which is currently offering a welcome bonus of up to 100,000 bonus points!.... More »
What do I do if my credit card rewards are stolen? + MORE Feb 13th
Thieves don't just target your credit line, but they can also get to your rewards. Take some safety precautions to make sure you don't lose what you've earned.... More »
6 things you didn’t know could be hurting your credit rating + MORE Jun 8th
How’s your credit rating? Unless you’re looking for a mortgage or another type of loan, you probably don’t think about this very often—especially if you’re diligent about paying your bills. Your credit rating is probably good…right? Well, not necessarily, and that’s a surprise to .... More »
It's time for American Express to tweak the venerable Gold Rewards Card + MORE May 25th
You may recall that early in the year I published the article "There is one very popular travel rewards credit card in Canada that is due for a major overhaul" which detailed my thoughts on how the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card is due for a change. That article was originally planned as five cards th.... More »
Get the most out hotel credit card's free nights – CreditCards.com
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Hotel credit cards often offer free nights with sign-up; get the most value out of it by staying at one of their top properties
Renting an apartment may create multiple hard inquiries as potential landlords check you out. Fortunately, your credit score won’t suffer, at least not much.
Fear of credit card rejection can keep you in debt – CreditCards.com
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Once rejected for a credit card, the sting can outweigh the lure of what new credit can bring.