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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September 6 Update: The Platinum Card from Amex now offers Shangri-La elite status which provides Singapore Airlines status, Cobalt Multipliers updated and more! + MORE Sep 7th
Following suit of what we saw on the U.K. version of The Platinum Card from American Express earlier this year, our Canadian version of the card now provides Jade Elite Status in the Shangri-La Hotels Golden Circle program. This new benefit continues to enhance the hotel elite offers the card prov.... More »
Contest Alert: AIR MILES Carousel of Dreams Oct 22nd
AIR MILES Carousel of Dreams is a new contest that launched this week. The contest is unique in that it is only available on the AIR MILES app and it runs until November 10, 2022. Entering the contest Entering the contest is easy. Once you log in to the app you simply click on the […]
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Making the most of the pension tax credit Nov 28th
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I liked your coverage of RRIF taxation. I would like to see more information on LIF taxation. More precisely, on the following scenario: Individuals do not get the $2,000 tax credit for RRIF withdrawals before age 65. Did I read properly that for LIF withdrawals the $2,000 tax cr.... More »
HSBC World Elite Mastercard Review Oct 20th
The HSBC World Elite Mastercard is a relatively new card in the Canadian market. This is not their 'Premier World Elite' which is meant for people who bank at HSBC but rather this card is for any Canadian and it is essentially the same as the Premier version. When HSBC launched .... More »
The real costs of buying a car + MORE Mar 29th
The thrill of driving a new car off a dealer’s lot is appealing, but experts warn not to let the new car smell go to your head when it comes to borrowing money to make it happen.
Mark Kalinowski, a credit counsellor and financial educator at the Credit Counselling Society, says you need to know.... More »
Which credit cards offer cellphone insurance?
– creditcards.com
A handful of credit cards offer cellphone protection covering loss or damage. Policy details and exclusions vary, but, in general, you must use your credit card that includes the coverage to pay your cellphone service provider’s bill.
Ultimate points and miles guide for backpackers
– creditcards.com
Budget travelers who know how to make the most of their credit card rewards programs can save on outdoor excursions, get free stays in hostels while in Europe or score free gear for their Appalachian Trail hiking trip.
How many credit cards do you need to get a mortgage?
– creditcards.com
With just one card you may not be able to get a FICO credit score and qualify for a mortgage, but there are some simple things you can do to build up your credit profile
Earn 2,500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles for Radisson, Country Inn and Park Inn stays
– RewardsCanada.ca
Here is a really good fall bonus offer from Aeroplan for stays at Radisson family of hotels in Canada and the U.S.. The bonus can be earned twice for a total of 5,000 miles. Offer details:2,500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles per stay at at Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Country Inn & Suites® by Radisson, and Park Inn® by Radisson hotels in the U.S. and Canada. Bonus can be earned twice for 5,000 bonus miles in total. Full details and online booking Until Nov 30, 18 Find many more Aeroplan bonus offers hereSeptember 5 Update: Anyone have experience with American Bankers Insurance Company, WestJet cuts Mexico City, Air Canada Seat Sale
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Here is a question for all our readers. Leo W. asks the following and since we have never dealt with them I can’t provide an answer. Have any of you dealt with ABIC (aka Assurant) and how was your dealings with them? Let us know in the comments below! “Anyone had experience with American Bankers Insurance Company (ABIC)? Many credit cards provide travel insurance through ABIC, but I don’t know if it is easy to make a claim with ABIC.” WestJet is ending their service to Mexico City from both Calgary and Vancouver. Flights will end as of October 27. Passengers should be protected on WestJet’s partner flights on AeroMexico (well from Vancouver only as AeroMexico cut Calgary as well) (Source Routesonline) United Airlines is ending their Victoria to San Francisco service as of January 6, 2019. (Source Routesonline) Posts since our last update: Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for September Here are the Rewards Canada Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of September! This is not…Earn 2,500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles for Radisson, Country Inn and Park Inn stays Here is a really good fall bonus offer from Aeroplan for stays at Radisson family of hotels in Canada and…Travel Deals Air Canada has launched their Worldwide Fall Seat Sale a day after WestJet’s…
