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Video: 4 ways students can build credit + MORE Jun 10th
For students and graduates, the time is now to build credit so you can buy a car, rent an apartment and build credit history.... More »
Credit vs. Debit: Know the Differences + MORE Dec 2nd
By: Barry Choi
We all carry credit and debit cards in our wallets, but when it comes time to pay, which one you reach for for can leave an impact in a few different ways. Which option you choose is ultimately up to you, but it’s important to understand what goes on behind the scenes since debit a.... More »
20+ new RBC Offers include statement credits & bonus points with McDonalds, Lyft, Metro, & more Mar 8th
Since our last update on RBC Offers we’ve seen a plethora of new bonus points, statement credit and discount promotions added for using your RBC card and/or Avion Select at select retailers! The program continues to grow and it continues to see a lot more attractive offers, in that we mean retaile.... More »
April 11 Update: 100 bonus AIR MILES at Rexall this weekend, Amex Platinum Card access to Lufthansa lounges extended & a great KLM seat sale! + MORE Apr 12th
Rexall is once again offering 100 Bonus AIR MILES Reward Miles when spend $50 or more this weekend (Apr 12-14) No coupon is required.Sometime ago we let you know that you can use your Platinum Card from American Express (or if you are lucky enough, your Centurion Card) to access Lufthansa Business .... More »
Oily roller coaster: A look at Alberta’s plunge into the budget red + MORE Apr 15th
EDMONTON – Alberta’s NDP government tabled its second budget Thursday in an economy experiencing a significant shock from low energy prices. Here is a recent history of Alberta budgets:
2008-2009 (tabled April 22, 2008)
Slogan: The Right Plan for Today and Tomorrow
Premier: Ed Stelmach. .... More »
Mar 24 Update: Canada’s Top Travel Credit Cards for 2015, last day to enter our Aeroplan Contest, AAdvantage & Dividend Miles to merge on March 28
– RewardsCanada.ca
The biggest news day of the year for Rewards Canada is here! News, Tips & TricksThe big news today is the release of our Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards for 2015! This is the seventh year we have released these rankings! I never imagined how big these would get when our first rankings came out in 2009. Today the rankings are coveted by the card issuers (they are used in their marketing efforts), the media (due to our ranking process looking at so many factors) and of course our readers who have benefited from hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings on their travels! Whether you are a frequent flyer or a once in three years traveler, these rankings have merit for you. So if you haven’t checked out the 2015 winners yet you can do so at www.rewardscanada.ca/topcc2015 Global News’ CoverageShout out to Rob Carrick of the Globe & Mail!It has been confirmed that American Airlines AAdvantage and US Airways Dividend Miles will merge on March 28th. (Source View from the Wing)Last day to enter our Aeroplan eSTORE Contest!Simply shop via their online shopping portal eSTORE if you haven’t shopped there since May of last year and not only will you earn 5x Aeroplan Miles on all purchases made via the eSTORE but you’ll also get the chance to win 1 of 4 prizes of 2,500 Aeroplan Miles! To find out more about this exclusive contest visit this post: 5x Miles for shopping via Aeroplan eSTORE if you haven’t shopped in the last year + RC Exclusive – Win 1 of 4 – 2,500 Miles for shopping via eSTORE Don’t forget to enter the first FFB10 contest! FFB10 – The FrequentFlyerBonuses…Apple Pay fees could upset the rewards cart
– creditcards.com
Fees on banks to include their credit cards in Apple Pay could lead to rewards cutbacks someday, but so far there’s no evidence it will happen
Rewards Canada’s 7th Annual Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings
– RewardsCanada.ca
Today on RewardsCanada.ca we posted our seventh annual picks for Canada’s top travel rewards credit cards. We have combed over 80 different credit cards offering travel rewards for Canadians and of those there are a few that really stand out. While it is practically impossible to give this question a perfect one card answer, we can breakdown the market of Canadian Travel Rewards credit cards into five major categories that these cards fall into. Visit rewardscanada.ca/topcc2015 for the complete details!For the complete article, details on each card plus runners up in each category please visit the full Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Card for 2015 page on the Rewards Canada website.Care to comment on our choices? Want to voice your opinion on the good and the bad of all the Travel Rewards Credit Cards in Canada. Share you views and experiences by leaving a comment below. 
