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Aeroplan Availability Alert: Austrian Airlines Business Class Montreal to Vienna for up to 8 or more people per flight Aug 24th
For the past few winters we seen amazing Aeroplan award availability for business class flights between Montreal and Vienna and 2024/25 is no different. There are quite a few days for the upcoming fall and winter season that are showing up to 8 or even more than 8 award seats open on Austrian Airl.... More »
How do credit card payment deferrals work during COVID-19? + MORE Apr 17th
If you’re dreading your credit card bill, you’re not alone. According to the Bank of Canada, 30% of us carry a balance from month to month, accruing interest, on average, at an eye-watering 19.99%. Simply put, we’re in the red, with an average of $23,800 per Canadian owing on credit cards, lin.... More »
How is a non-registered account taxed upon death? + MORE Jan 14th
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With so much information out there about estate planning with RRSPs and TFSAs, the one thing l find hard to find answers to are [questions] related to investments in a non-registered account in a brokerage. I am trying to draw down my RRSPs and RRIFs in a tax-efficient manner so that.... More »
2,000 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points for stays at the Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton Gateway + MORE Dec 13th
Making your way to YEG in the next few weeks for work or the holidays? Looking for a staycation that can net you more points? Here's an offer to check out that you can stack with Marriott's Unlock More promotionOffer details:Earn 2,000 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points for stays at the Four Points by She.... More »
Prepaid cash back cards: A new way to manage your spending + MORE Jan 31st
Effectively managing your spending is a key component of financial well-being. It can help you stick to your budget, meet your money goals and experience a sense of stability around your finances. Read on for the six top reasons why you should consider adding a prepaid cash back card to your wallet..... More »
A look at what you have to actually spend to get some of the best credit card welcome bonus offers
– RewardsCanada.ca
Yesterday we released our monthly Top Credit Card Sign Up Offers post which strictly looks at the value of the welcome or sign up bonus for cards in the Canadian market. To recap, these are the top five cards on the list for November:For some reason yesterday we received not just one but two requests to take a look at this list based on what you have to spend to get those bonuses!Good point. Just want to note that maybe next analysis can include how much is required to spend to get the bonus pointe. For example, for the avg CDN, getting the entire 40k from the TD card more difficult than the WestJet given spend reqd. Just an idea! Love the articles— Anik Dattani (@DattaniAnik) November 6, 2019 So shout out to Anik and DC for this idea!And here it is! We’ve taken nine of the better card welcome bonuses out there and list them in order of the spend required to get the bonus from the minimum to the maximum! We’ve also added in maximum travel value and also the timeline to get the bonus…
Flying Alaska Airlines out of Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Vancouver or Victoria over the next four days? Show a Starbucks Holiday Cup to get priority boarding! The Seatlle based airline teamed up withe Seattle based coffee chain for this promotion for the launch of holiday cup season! Find out more here!What does this mean exactly? Starbucks holiday cup-holders––anyone who purchases a Starbucks drink served in a holiday cup––will get to be in the “espresso” lane, following group B. Just be sure to listen closely to your gate agent’s announcements.With all that holiday spirit in the air, you know we couldn’t stop there! Some lucky guests on select flights might find surprise Starbucks treats on their seats, too.Remember as well if you have the MBNA Alaska Airlines World Elite Mastercard you’ll save money while flying Alaska as the card provides you with your first checked bag free!Another Canalta Rewards CFL contest! This time you can win four tickets to the West Final at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on November 17 to see the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Calgary Stampeders or I guess it could be the Bluebombers…
