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Customer says BMO ignored her plea to cap limit on joint line of credit with ex: debt more than doubles + MORE Apr 9th
An Ontario woman says she is furious that her bank repeatedly increased the limit on a joint line of credit she had with her then-husband, allowing him to rack up debt for which she is responsible. She wants banks to have to get permission before increasing a customer's line of credi.... More »
What the data isn’t showing about credit stress Apr 16th
The broad picture of household finances indicates that Canadians are generally managing through the upheavals of tariffs, a soft job market, inflation, and other headwinds, but looking deeper shows pockets of severe credit challenges.
The recent difficulties at Goeasy Ltd. give a hint of those .... More »
Coveted 50% Transfer Bonus for RBC Rewards (Avion only) to British Airways Executive Club is back until Dec 15, 19 + MORE Nov 5th
RBC Avioners rejoice! The 50% transfer bonus to British Airways Executive has made a come back after three years! Last seen in November of 2016 (see our post here) many of us thought this awesome offer was never to be seen again! We have become accustomed to the 30% twice per year since then but.... More »
How to set up CRA direct deposit + MORE May 16th
Have you ever had to wait for a held-up payment from the government or the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)? Labour strikes, severe weather, stat holidays and other factors can delay mail delivery by days or even weeks. At best, it’s inconvenient; at worst, it’s stressful for cash-strapped Canadians .... More »
Why do Canadians keep falling for scams? + MORE Mar 28th
Many Canadians have learned common telltale signs of phishing emails and fraudulent websites, such as poor spelling, fuzzy logos and sketchy-looking URLs. That knowledge is key, but it’s no longer enough to avoid becoming a victim. Scams are always evolving, becoming more sophisticated and more co.... More »
October 16 Update: Vote for your favourite Travel Rewards Credit Card, Amex Travel Hotel Sale, 2x Sears Club Points on travel purchases
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Final update of the week! News, Tips & TricksWestJet and Disney will be launching a new initiative this weekend. Don’t have any details yet but it is an ‘Announcement by WestJet, WestJet Vacations and The Walt Disney Company (Canada) Ltd. Parks & Resorts. ‘. I’m guessing more of a flight+hotel+ticket package initiative seeing that WestJet Vacations is included. (Source WestJet) There are only two weeks left to vote for your favourite travel rewards credit card! We are closing in on 5,000 votes already and would love to hear from you if you haven’t voted yet. Vote here! We added a new loyalty program to Rewards Canada today. Federal Hotels International Gracious Rewards. This small hotel chain from Asia is offering Triple Points for all stays at their Kuala Lumpur and Sydney hotels. Check them out if your travels take you to that part of the world over the next few months. See our Gracious Rewards bonus points page here.Over on our global site we detailed how you can an elite status match with Sonesta Hotels Travel Plus program…Mystery bill may signal error, memory failure or fraud
– creditcards.com
If an unknown credit card bill shows up in your mailbox, it’s time to take a closer look at what is on your credit report
