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Final Day! Best ever bonus of 55,000 points on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card + MORE May 1st
The best ever bonus of up to 55,000 Avion points on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite card is coming to a close at the end of today and it will not be extended! This is one of the easiest welcome bonuses to achieve in the market and is great for someone looking to get quick […]
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Your October points & miles agenda - these offers are all slated to end this month + MORE Oct 2nd
Here is a list of promotions, offers and more that are slated to end during the month. Whether its stay bonuses, registering for offers or signing up for a limited time credit card offer we'll have it here if it expires in this month. * Note all offer end dates were current at time of posting t.... More »
Amex Offers: Spend $1,000 with Air France or KLM and receive a $250 statement credit + MORE Jun 3rd
We see the return of an Amex Offers statement credit offer for purchasing tickets with Air France and KLM. This offer was last seen in the fall of 2021 and provided a $100 statement credit when you spend $1,000 or more with either airline. This time they upped the ante significantly as they offering.... 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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Credit Memo vs. Debit Memo: What’s the Difference? + MORE Apr 8th
If you pay close attention to your bank statements, you may notice an item labelled, “credit memo”, from time to time. But without more information, it’s hard to know what the credit memo is for; why you received extra money in your account. The same goes for “debit memos.” Businesses also.... More »
Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express sees limited time increase in points for office supply & electronic purchases
– RewardsCanada.ca
American Express is doing it again at they keeps doling out increased value for cards in their portfolio. We’ve seen countless offers come out from Double Point Double Double Value on the Platinum Card, increased cash back redemption value for all Membership Rewards Cards to $780 in statement credits on the Business Platinum Card. Now the latest card to receive a boost is the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card. New and existing Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Cardmembers can now earn 3 points on eligible office supplies & electronics. This will be in effect until August 31, 2020.Amex told Rewards Canada that “American Express understands the needs and expenses for business owners are changing so for a limited time, has introduced updates to better serve Marriott Bonvoy Business Cardmembers and how they may be using their Card right now.” This limited time offer takes a category from the American Express Business Edge Card which has 3x multiplier for office supplies and electronic purchases as well…Top 5 Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for June – These cards provide the best value out of their welcome bonuses
– RewardsCanada.ca
Welcome to a new monthly feature here on the Rewards Canada blog – The Top 5 Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers. This feature is pretty much the same as the Rewards Canada Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers that we been posting for travel rewards cards for the better part of four or more years! This is not a ‘best’ credit card list like our Top Cash Back Credit Card rankings but instead a look at cards that have very good acquisition (welcome/sign up) offers. As always when choosing a card you should always take other factors into account other than the just sign up bonus, but when some of these cards are first year free, they can and do pay off even when you grab them strictly for the sign up rewards. This month we see all five of the cards offering the first year free.Here are our top 5 cash back credit card sign up offers for June (in alphabetical order for this first month since 4 out of the 5 cards are pretty much the same offer!) BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard – 10% cash back on all purchases up to $2,000 (Apply here)Welcome offer cash back value: $200This card is offering 10% cash back on all spending during the first three months of having the card…Knowing Your Debts and Planning for Payments Post-Relief Efforts
– ratesupermarket.ca
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many Canadians’ way of life. Unfortunately, some have lost their jobs or are working on reduced hours and, in turn, have had to rely on government support or their savings to help make ends meet.
According to the federal government’s 2019 Canadian Financial Capability Survey, 64% of Canadians have an emergency fund to cover expenses for three months. However, that means 36% don’t have as much saved. That will make it difficult when the time comes to pay bills over the next few months.
Managing debt
Several financial institutions have allowed customers in need to defer payments on mortgages, credit card balances, and loans for up to six months. On top of this, there are many other payments due in the near future, and you should be planning for when those financial relief measures end.
If you’re a homeowner, your property taxes may already be past due, depending on where you live. In Toronto, for example, the 60-day grace period has already expired…
You can earn up to 5x Aeroplan Miles with select online retailers via the Aeroplan eStore with their Father’s Day event. This offer runs until June 21 and some of the 5x miles retailers include Banana Republic, Indigo and New Balance. Find out more here.Some big AIR MILES bonuses can be had for shopping at Sobeys or Safeway liquor stores this week! This offer is valid until June 17Rexall will offering 50x Be Well points when you spend $50 or more on beauty products today. 50x points equates to a 20% return on those purchases.I updated the American Express Cobalt Multiplier list as I ordered a few pints of locally made craft ice cream from Calgary’s Village Ice Cream (curbside pick-up of course) I was able to pay with my Cobalt Card via their online order form and it has already posted as 5x points. See this merchant and others on our American Express Cobalt Card Confirmed Multiplier Locations pageAirline Schedule UpdatesThis will now be a standard feature for the foreseeable future in our daily update posts as we summarize Canadian operations based on data from RoutesOnline and other sources…
