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March 14 Update: New offer on the table for Starwood hotels, will Marriott lose out? New WestJet Routes and a couple of AIR MILES bonus + MORE Mar 14th
Potentially exciting news in the hotel world... News, Tips & Tricks Looks likes there may be a challenger in the Marriott takeover of Starwood Hotels. News has come out today that there is another offer on the table from a Chinese bidder for Starwood. It is too early to tell what will happen.... More »
Neo Financial boosts Savings interest rate to 2.25%, new Amex Offer for Pulp & Press and WestJet to launch Vancouver-Penticton flights + MORE Aug 11th
Here's your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Neo Financial has once again boosted their everyday interest rate for their Neo Money Savings Account. The accounts now offer a full time 2.25% and this is not.... More »
How to Choose a Co-Branded Credit Card + MORE Dec 5th
You can find co-branded credit cards offered by retail stores, airlines, and even tech companies. These credit cards help companies because they encourage you to spend money with their organization. If used carefully, co-branded cards can help save you a lot of money. Here’s what to consider..... More »
Transunion Vs. Equifax: Why Is There a Difference in Your Credit Scores? + MORE Aug 24th
In Canada, there are two credit bureaus that financial institutions use in the credit scoring process: Equifax and Transunion. But while the two companies serve a similar purpose, each one will give you a different credit score. In this article, I’ll explain why that is, and show you how you can g.... More »
March 8 Update: PC Financial downgrading World Elite Mastercard cardholders who didn't hit the $15,000 annual spend requirement & 8 new bonus offers + MORE Mar 8th
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. Long time Rewards Canada reader Harry B. reached out to us last week to let us know he received a letter from PC Financial that he .... More »
Getting married? Better update your financial plan
– moneysense.ca
(Getty Images / Tom Merton)You’ve talked about old girlfriends and boyfriends. You’ve talked about whether you want children. You’ve talked about your mothers.
Now financial advisers say a discussion about money should be high on your to-do list before tying the knot this summer.
Sophie Salcito, an investment adviser with Vancity in North Vancouver, B.C., says couples should make a full disclosure to one another about what they own and what they owe in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises after the big day.
“Sometimes people don’t feel comfortable talking about that, but I think it makes for a better start to the relationship going forward if each picture is clearly laid out,” she said.
A failure to disclose all of your debts could make for an awkward discussion when it reaches credit check time for a mortgage and one person’s score threatens to derail the loan.
If you’re already living with your spouse-to-be, you may have already tackled such thorny financial issues…
Many shoppers see no reason to pay with smartphone, but new programs may spur interest
– canadianbusiness.com
SAN FRANCISCO – The tech industry has been saying for years that smartphones would make traditional wallets obsolete. But most people still use cash or plastic when they shop in stores.
That could change later this year when three leading tech companies are promising to give shoppers more reasons to use “digital wallets.”
Apple said last week that it’s adding store-issued credit cards and store rewards programs to Apple Pay, the mobile payments service it launched last fall. Google is readying a similar service for millions more smartphones to run on its Android software. And Samsung promises a service for its newest Galaxy smartphones will be accepted in more stores than both Apple Pay and Google’s Android Pay.
“Our ultimate goal is to replace the wallet,” Apple vice-president Jennifer Bailey told software developers last week.
The new options come as numbers show mobile payments are still in their infancy: About 16 million U.S. shoppers used smartphones to pay for $3…
That could change later this year when three leading tech companies are promising to give shoppers more reasons to use “digital wallets.”
Apple said last week that it’s adding store-issued credit cards and store rewards programs to Apple Pay, the mobile payments service it launched last fall. Google is readying a similar service for millions more smartphones to run on its Android software. And Samsung promises a service for its newest Galaxy smartphones will be accepted in more stores than both Apple Pay and Google’s Android Pay.
“Our ultimate goal is to replace the wallet,” Apple vice-president Jennifer Bailey told software developers last week.
The new options come as numbers show mobile payments are still in their infancy: About 16 million U.S. shoppers used smartphones to pay for $3…
Jun 18 Update: Up to 30% off Auto Europe rentals, big bonuses from Hilton, free miles for joining TAP Victoria & La Compagnie Mycompagnie
– RewardsCanada.ca
Pretty quiet day outside of the great new Hilton HHonors bonus! News, Tips & Tricks If you are flying COPA Airlines anytime from tomorrow on and crediting the flight to Aeroplan be sure to check your fare class. As of June 19th, Fare Class N will no longer earn any miles. (Source Aeroplan) Posts since our last update: Hilton HHonors: 5,000 Bonus Points per stay until July 6th (over and above the current Double Points!) Here is a great short term bonus from Hilton HHonors that will help you pad your account if you… Travel Deals Auto Europe is offering up to 30% off rentals in Europe. Book by June 19. Auto Europe also has a great best rate guarantee so if you find a cheaper rental elsewhere they’ll match it! Find out more here. Bonus Offers Cathay Pacific Asia Miles- Double Asia Miles for stays at participating Jin Jiang Hotels, Metropolo, Jin Jiang Inns, Goldmet Inn and Bestay Inns. More… Until Aug 31, 15Emirates Skywards- Earn up to Quadruple Skywards Miles when you stay at One&Only Resorts Worldwide…
