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RWRDS Daily Update Feb 11: AIR MILES Bonus Miles Flash Offer for using multiple Card Linked offers + MORE Feb 11th
AIR MILES Bonus Miles Flash Offer for using multiple Card Linked offers and a clarification for the 30% bonus on Amex Flexible Points Travel redemptions. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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Canada Caregiver Credit: A Tax Credit Designed for Canadian Caregivers + MORE Mar 7th
If you provide care for a spouse or common-law partner or a dependent with a physical or mental disability, you may be eligible to claim the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) when you file your income tax return. This article will cover everything you need to know about this federal credit, including wh.... More »
Credit Card Review: American Express Cobalt™ Card Nov 21st
Let me start off that, yes, there was a lot of buzz about the launch of the American Express Cobalt Card back in 2017 so the anticipation for it was big. The card has now been around for five years and continues to dominate the Canadian market as the best travel rewards card and one of […]
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Aeroplan: Receive up to 10,000 points back on HotelSavers bookings Oct 16th
Air Canada’s Aeroplan is out with another promotion for booking hotel stays with their HotelSavers program. Members can receive up to a 10,000 Aeroplan points rebate when registering for this offer and redeeming for stays at their HotelSavers hotels. HotelSavers are available at over 7,000 of .... More »
The South Pole Wall: 100 Million Billion Stars Are Found Hiding in the Milky Way - Science Times + MORE Jul 11th
The South Pole Wall: 100 Million Billion Stars Are Found Hiding in the Milky Way Science TimesBeyond the Milky Way, a Galactic Wall The New York TimesAstronomers discover South Pole Wall, a gigantic structure stretching 1.4 billion light-years across Livescience.comA.... More »
RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum card sign up bonus increased to 30,000 miles (Apply by April 30)
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The larger sign up bonus for the RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum card that we saw last year has returned! This new bonus is enough miles to fly round trip in Economy Class on Cathay Pacific’s 5th freedom flight between Vancouver and New York:or even one way in Business Class:Of course there are many more options out there as well on Cathay Pacific and any of their oneworld or other airline partners.The 30,000 Asia Miles bonus is split into two parts. You’ll get 15,000 miles upon approval and then you have to spend $7,500 on the card in the first three months to receive the next 15,000 miles. That’s a little bit of a steep spend amount compared to other cards but definitely achievable for many. If you do want to take advantage of this offer be sure to apply by April 30th.Click here to find out more about this offer or to apply for this card. RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum card privileges: Card spendEarn rate1Local spend2CAD1 = 1 MilesForeign currency spend3CAD1 = 1.25 MilesCathay Pacific tickets purchased online4CAD1 = 2 MilesIn-fight purchases (minimum net purchase of 500 HKD)5HKD5 = 2 MilesEnjoy comprehensive insurance coverage Travel at ease, with coverage that includes Out of Country/Province Emergency Medical Insurance6, Travel Accident Insurance6 and more!Receive membership to Cathay Pacific’s Marco Polo Club The first year complimentary Green Tier membership for the primary cardholder to the Marco Polo Club includes amazing perks like priority boarding and extra baggage redemption.What happens when you go over your credit limit?
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Credit card issuers can’t charge over-limit fees without your permission
March 6 Update: Podcast Episode 18, CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite with 4% back on all spending & Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer changes
– RewardsCanada.ca
News, Tips & TricksEpisode 18 of our weekly round up podcast is out! We discuss the WestJet trans Canada bonus, the Scotia Amex Gold increased sign up bonus and converting Aeroplan Miles to RBC Avion! Listen to the podcast here! Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer announced last week that there will be some changes coming to the program on March 23rd. KrisFlyer isn’t a huge program for us Canadians especially after they stopped flying here many moons ago. However some of you may make use of the program either by flying SQ outside of Canada, crediting Air Canada & Star Alliance flights to SQ or transferring hotel points like SPG’s Starpoints to KrisFlyer. So these changes will be of interest to those of you who do use this program. The biggest and worst change is the loss of th 15% discount for booking awards online, everybody loved this option! Fuel and other surcharges for award flights on Singapore Airlines are being nixed however most standard mileage amounts for award tickets are going up to accomodate for this…The Best Student Credit Cards of 2017
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Best Student Credit Cards
MBNA Rewards Student Awards Card
1,000 bonus points towards cash back, travel, and more
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Scotiabank SCENE VISA Card
2,000 bonus SCENE points, earn points towards movies
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Scotiabank L’earn VISA Card
0.25%-1% cash back tiers
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One of the easiest ways to build good credit is with the help of a credit card. Credit cards allow you to use credit on a regular basis. Plus, issuers report to credit bureaus once a month…
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