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December 2 Update: Aeroplan eStore 12 Days of Gifting, Westin Grand Vancouver to become a Hilton in 2021, Grab the TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card now + MORE Dec 3rd
Aeroplan eStore's annual 12 Days of Gifting started today. For the next 12 days there will be a bonus of up to 10x points each day with a different retailer. Today, December 2 it is Indigo and the bonus is 7x points. Find out more here.Image via Aeroplan--- Loyaltylobby has reported (and co.... More »
Wealthsimple Cash review 2024 + MORE Jul 12th
Wealthsimple Cash is a high-interest chequing/savings account that offers one of the highest interest rates in Canada. It has appealing yields and includes a prepaid Mastercard with no foreign exchange fee, so many consumers are naturally attracted to the account. Is it any good? The short answ.... More »
Best Kids Bank Accounts: How to Help Your Child Start Saving Today + MORE Nov 8th
One of the best ways to set your child up for financial success early on is by opening them a youth bank account. With their account, you can begin to teach them important personal finance lessons, such as careful budgeting, smart saving, and mindful spending.
You may think that all youth savings ac.... More »
Customers say Air Miles explanation for hiding rewards 'doesn't add up' Sep 12th
Customer outcry continues after CBC News revealed that Air Miles blocks members from accessing certain rewards. The company says more active members get access to more rewards but some collectors claim the opposite is true..... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – December 8 Dec 9th
Here’s your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Canada’s First Avid Hotel is now open The avid hotel Toronto – Vaughan Southwest officially opens it doors today! As featured early this year in our IHG Hot.... More »
June 29 Update: Be sure to check out our Discounted Rewards page and 10 new bonuses
– RewardsCanada.ca
Super quiet start to the week (typical of the end of the month though!) News, Tips & Tricks No news today but our tip of the day is to check out our Discounted Rewards page to see if you can save miles/points on upcoming redemptions. A lot of them end tomorrow so have a quick look to see if you need to be booking in the next 24 hours. You can find the page here. Posts since our last update: Nada Bonus Offers British Airways Executive Club- 3,000 Avios for stays in a Club Room or Suite at the Best Available Rate at Langham Hotels Worldwide. More… Until Sep 30, 15- Earn up to Quadruple Avios for stays of two or more nights at any Shangri-La hotel, Traders hotel, Kerry hotel or Hotel Jens Worldwide. More… Until Aug 31, 15- 25% Bonus Avios when you convert American Express Membership Rewards Points (Canada) to Executive Club. More… Residents of Canada only Until Sep 30, 15Choice Privileges- Save up to 30% when you buy Choice Privileges points online…
Lowering merchant fees on large sales
– creditcards.com
If your business sells big-ticket items, merchant fees on credit card transactions can add up. That doesn’t necessarily mean you should limit your card acceptance, though
Justin Trudeau's environment plan: End fossil fuel subsidies, invest in clean tech – CBC.ca
– news.google.ca
CBC.caJustin Trudeau's environment plan: End fossil fuel subsidies, invest in clean techCBC.caLiberal Leader Justin Trudeau has unveiled myriad environmental promises in Vancouver, including hundreds of millions of dollars in clean technology investment and a continued focus on climate change. Justin Trudeau proposes lifting Mexican visa …Pete McMartin: Justin Trudeau pulls into portVancouver SunTrudeau says a Liberal government would put a price on carbon pollutionCTV NewsUnion leader eyes NDP Avalon nominationNewfoundland and Labrador Compassall 50 news articles »
10 Simple Money Saving Tips
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Everyone these days wants a better idea of how they can save money. Most of the time, though, the best savings come on everyday purchases, or on regular expenditures that you make. If you want to save more money over time, and if you are ready to improve your finances overall, looking for ways to save money regularly can be a big help.
Here are 10 money saving tips that have helped me and hopefully you can benefit from doing these as well.
Here are 10 money saving tips that have helped me and hopefully you can benefit from doing these as well.
Don’t pay an annual credit card fee. There are many cards that don’t have fees and still include the extras like warranty extension and travel insurance. You can get great perks that can save you money overall, and you don’t even need to pay an annual fee. The warranty extension can be great because then it saves you money on extended warranty costs as well.
Cut back on going to restaurants. Instead, plan your meals. You’ll save money on your food bill, and you’ll eat healthier, too. If you like to go out to eat on occasion, you can save money when you consider getting your local Entertainment Book…
