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The limited time offer of 4% Cash Back on the Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card has been extended to October 31 Jul 31st
The limited time increased sign up bonus for the Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card has been extended to October 31. This limited time offer that was originally slated to end on July 31 provides 4% cash back in two categories that you select (three categories if you choose to deposit the cash back i.... More »
The Best American Express® Credit Cards in Canada Oct 29th
It is a long-held belief that Amex® cards are just for the wealthy – but their current selection of cards should help to dispel that myth. From no-fee cards with low balance transfer offers, to top tier cards with VIP benefits and comprehensive travel insurance, there really is something for eve.... More »
Tips for Paying Off Credit Card Debt + MORE Jun 15th
Credit card bills got you down?
That’s the trouble with paying with plastic. It is easy to spend, but not quite as easy to pay off the debt you accrue – especially if you are only paying the minimum each month. Carrying too much credit card debt can make it harder to get a loan for a house .... More »
Ancient proteins hint at all-female Homo naledi burial site in Rising Star cave system - Phys.org + MORE Jun 24th
Ancient proteins hint at all-female Homo naledi burial site in Rising Star cave system Phys.orgFossils of archaic human Homo naledi found in a cave are the same sex. Scientists want to learn why CNN'A weird result from an already weird hominin': Archaeologists discover all Homo.... More »
'We've got to change this industry, before more consumers get hurt,' senators tell former Equifax CEO + MORE Oct 4th
Senators expressed bewilderment Wednesday that credit reporting company Equifax, under siege after a data breach affecting more than 145 million people, has received a $7.25 million contract with the IRS to provide taxpayer and personal identity verification services..... More »
Jan 28 Update: Virgin Atlantic to Hilton transfer ratio devalued, Air Miles bonus for National Emerald Club members and 17 other bonuses
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Tuesday the 28th proves to be a bit quieter here in the Rewards Canada world: News, Tips & Tricks Virgin Atlantic has announced that as of February 6th their Flying Club Miles conversion ratio to Hilton HHonors points will go from 1:2 to 2:3 or essentially a 25% reduction. Definitely not good news as this was one way of getting a decent amount of HHonors points especially if you didn’t use Flying Club miles for flights. Find out more here. (HT One Mile at a Time) Travel Deals Hyatt Hotels are running a multiple night seasonal sale where you can save 20% off stays of 2 nights or more or 25% and 30% off stays of 3 nights or more. Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver are all included in the sale. Full Details and online booking Book by Feb 28 for stays until May 30, 14 Bonus Offers Air Mauritius Kestrelflyer (on FrequentFlyerBonuses.com only) – Earn up to 1,000 Bonus Miles when you buy your Air Mauritius tickets online. More… OngoingAir Miles (Canada)- 50% Bonus Air Miles Reward Miles for National Emerald Club members on rentals with National at participating locations in Canada and US…Aeroplan changes mileage accrual rates for flights on United Airlines
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Aeroplan announced last Friday that the miles earned for flying on United Airlines is changing. The changes, while not huge, will impact many Aeroplan members negatively as discounted economy class tickets move from 100% miles to 50% miles as of April 1st. Here are all the changes:The good news, for the few that do so, is that you’ll earn more miles for flying in full fare economy or business class. For most Canadians (ie those that don’t their employers buying full fare tix and/or those whole only travel a few times a year) this isn’t good news. Ultimately this aligns the earning on United flights with the Aeroplan miles earned on Air Canada’s Transborder flights.Here is the Aeroplan mileage earning chart for flying on United:As usual we’d love to hear what your thoughts are on these changes!Increased sign up bonus of 60,000 Points for the IHG® Rewards Club World MasterCard® from Capital One®
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Last Friday we let you know via our Facebook and Twitter feed that Capital One® has increased the sign up bonus for the IHG® Rewards Club World MasterCard® from Capital One® to 60,000 points from the previous 30,000. This 60,000 bonus points offer could be enough points for up to four reward nights at many Holiday Inn® hotels, but could also be redeemed for even more reward nights if you book via IHG’s PointBreaks offers that run at 5,000 points per night. Ironically we just posted the latest PointBreaks list this morning for reward stays until March 31. IHG® Rewards Club World MasterCard® from Capital One® benefits and features include:· 60,000 first purchase bonus points· 5 points per $1 spent at any IHG hotel· 2 points per $1 spent on everything else· Plus, 5,000 bonus points for every $10,000 spent· Platinum Elite Status guaranteed for the life of the account· Valuable World MasterCard benefits, including Travel Emergency Medical insurance and Trip Cancellation InsuranceIHG® Rewards Club points never expire and there are no blackout dates for Reward Nights…
