New limited time offers for the American Express Gold & Platinum Cards provide up to 110,000 welcome points + MORE Mar 21st

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The best no foreign transaction fee credit cards in Canada + MORE Aug 13th

If you’re travelling abroad and using your credit cards for most purchases, foreign transaction (forex) fees can really take a bite. That’s because card issuers charge around 2.5% on every foreign purchase—on top of the exchange rate. You can avoid this fee by using a card that waives it. A.... More »

RWRDS Daily Update – September 18, 2023 + MORE Sep 18th

Five new Cobalt Multipliers in Ontario, Which will open first? Moxy Banff or Moxy Halifax? And a new Amex Offers statement credit for Harry Rosen. Check out today's points & miles updates here: The post RWRDS Daily Update – September 18, 2023 appeared first on Rewards Canada..... More »

Top Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for September 2023 + MORE Sep 9th

Here are Rewards Canada’s Top 5 Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of September 2023. 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 cash back acquisition (welcome/sign up) offers. This includes .... More »

RWRDS Daily Update Oct 11: Earn 3% Cash Back when booking hotels via Avion Rewards (includes any card with Avion select!) Oct 11th

Earn 3% Cash Back when booking hotels via Avion Rewards Select and paying with any eligible linked credit card and Fly with JAL to Japan and receive a free Domestic flight. Check out today's points & miles updates here: The post RWRDS Daily Update Oct 11: Earn 3% Cash Back when booking hotels v.... More »

Podcast Episode 107: Canada’s Favourite Credit Cards & Loyalty Programs for 2023 + MORE Oct 26th

In this episode we take a look at and dissect our Canada’s Choice 2023 awards! These are our annual awards where Canadians vote for their favourite credit cards and loyalty programs. And that they did with a record turn out of over 82,000 votes! Click Here to listen to the podcast (mp3) You ca.... More »
On Friday of last week American Express revealed new limited time increased welcome bonus offers on their consumer and business Gold and Platinum cards. These new offers are in place until May 11, 2022 and offer up to 110,000 welcome points. Here are the offers: The Platinum Card®• Earn up to 110,000 Membership Rewards® points – that’s up to $1,100 in statement credits that can be used towards extra leg room on your next flight, or a weekend away at the spa charged to your Card. Offers end May 11, 2022 • New Platinum® Cardmembers, earn 90,000 Welcome Bonus points after you charge $6,000 in net purchases to your Card in your first 3 months of Cardmembership. Offer ends May 11, 2022. • You can also earn a total of 10 points for every $1 on eligible travel purchases for the first six months of Cardmembership (up to 20,000 points). Offer ends May 11, 2022. The new offer on this card sees the first $6,000 spend boosted to 90,000 points from the previous 80,000 and instead an anniversary bonus for making a purchase between months 14-17 of having the card we now see a spend multiplier on travel purchases for the first six months of having the card…

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How to Claim Tuition Tax Credits In Canada

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The cost of post-secondary education in 2022 is high, especially when you consider the many additional expenses students face, like housing, food, and transportation. As a result, students and parents must find ways to reduce the financial burden. Each year, students can do just that when they file their taxes by claiming their eligible tuition fees under the tuition tax credit.
What Is the Tuition Tax Credit?
Did you know? The Canadian government offers a non-refundable tax credit to help alleviate the cost of post-secondary education for part-time and full-time students. You can claim the federal tuition tax credit up to $5,000, and unused portions can be transferred to eligible family members to reduce their tax payable.
Who Is Eligible for the Tuition Tax Credit?
If you are a post-secondary student age 16 or older studying at an accredited Canadian institution, you are eligible to claim the tuition tax credit. You can also apply if you study at a college or university outside of Canada…

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