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Learn a new instrument without paying a dime + MORE Oct 28th
It happens to everyone. You pass a music store and think, ‘Yeah, I should play the [insert ill-advised music instrument here].’ Now, thanks to a program sponsored by Sun Life Financial, you can indulge any tone-deaf whim without breaking the bank. The Canadian firm has sponsored pilot musical in.... More »
Podcast Episode 94: A closer look at the new Scene+ Grocery program + MORE Aug 26th
In this episode we talk earning and redeeming points for groceries with the Scene+ program. On August 11 Sobeys and affiliated stores made the switch from AIR MILES to Scene+ and now we know Western Canada and Western Ontario will be doing so on September 22. So we thought it would only be fitt.... More »
Simplii Financial Cash Back Visa offering 10% bonus cash back at restaurants and bars for first four months Jun 6th
Another 10% cash back offer to pass along your way although this one isn't on all spending like the majority of the big bank offers that are available right now. This offer is for the Simplii Financial Cash Back Visa card and it provides that 10% cash back welcome bonus on spend at restaurants and .... More »
Earn up to 10,000 bonus Aeroplan points on Air Canada flights to Europe! + MORE Mar 8th
Air Canada has a new flight bonus offer for Aeroplan members travelling out of Canada or the U.S.. The bonus offers up to 10,000 bonus Aeroplan points on flights between Canada or the U.S. and select in Europe. As is standard with Aeroplan flight promotions, flights booked prior to the launch of t.... More »
July 17 Update: 700 bonus SCENE points for ordering via the East Side Mario's App, big WestJet seat sale and more! + MORE Jul 17th
You can earn 700 bonus SCENE points by downloading the East Side Mario's app and placing an order via the app by December 31. Just enter your SCENE number and coupon code ESM700 at check out. Find out more here Posts since our last update:Hilton Summer Sale - Save up to 25% on weekend stays in t.... More »
How to Improve Your Credit Score – Student Edition
– ratesupermarket.ca
Welcome to our brand new monthly MoneyWise series, “How to Improve your Credit Score”. Over the next year, Amanda Reaume is sharing her tips and tricks to bump up your credit score and adopt life long solid credit habits. To begin, we’re discussing how to achieve a higher credit rating as a student.
September is in full swing and if you’re a university or college student, then you’re probably comfortably settling into your routine and dorm room. As you buy books, begin assignments and make new friends, the last thing you’re likely thinking about is your credit.
But even at this stage of life, it’s critical that you start planning for your future. That means making smart credit decisions now that will pay off later in life, saving you up to tens of thousands of dollars. Adopting solid habits while you’re a student can lead to lower interest rates when borrowing money for large purchases such as car loans or mortgages. You might even be able to refinance your student loans after you graduate and pay a much lower interest rate…
1,000 FREE Aeroplan Miles when you join Fairmont Hotels President’s Club
– RewardsCanada.ca
Not a member of Fairmont Hotels’ President’s Club? Now is the time to join as not only do you have to be a member to earn Aeroplan miles (up until earlier this year that wasn’t the case) but if you join by November 15th using the link below you’ll get 1,000 Aeroplan miles for doing so! We all love free miles and this is a great way to boost your Aeroplan balance or for those who barely use Aeroplan to keep your account active!Offer details1,000 FREE Aeroplan Miles when you join Fairmont Hotels President’s Club. Enroll here (enrollment code is embedded). Until Nov 15, 16
