Now Live: New World and World Elite Mastercard benefits including free data roaming plus Fubo & H&R Block discounts + MORE Oct 3rd

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The new World and World Elite Mastercard benefits we have been detailing over the past few weeks are now live. With the launch of the new benefits we have learned of one new discount for Fubo in addition to the FlexiRoam Global data packs and H&R Block discount. Here are links to our past coverage […]
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Shop at multiple AIR MILES partners to earn up to 150 bonus miles, Earn 2x World of Hyatt points at the Merrill House in Picton, Ontario, Load your weekly shopping offers. Check out today’s points & miles updates here:
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Here are the Best Travel Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of October 2024. This is not an overall ‘best’ credit card list like our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings for 2024 but instead a look at cards that have the most valuable welcome bonus sign up offers. It must be said […]
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Everyone starts building their credit score somewhere—and for many, it’s getting that first credit card during college or university. 

Financial institutions know whatever card you get is likely to be kept for a long time. 

These products are “sticky,” said Robin Taub, a chartered professional accountant in Toronto, and author of The Wisest Investment: Teaching Your Kids to Be Responsible, Independent and Money-Smart for Life.

“Once you have a relationship and a card or accounts with one bank, you don’t often change,” she said. “That’s why you’re seeing so many of these (credit card) promotions and kiosks on campus.”

Facing a likely long-term commitment with whichever card they choose, students should be picky in the face of “giveaways and freebies,” she added. 

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How to fix bad credit history in Canada: 3 steps to boost your scoreIn Canada, your credit score matters—a lot. A solid credit score is more than just a number. It opens doors to financial products, saves you money and improves opportunities for renting, car insurance and employment.

Negative marks to your credit score can happen because of different factors you can’t always control: an unexpected job loss, going through a divorce, physical or mental health issues or just having trouble keeping on top of your finances. When your credit isn’t great, it can affect different parts of your life.

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