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AIR MILES Flash Offers: Earn bonus miles on Dream and Cash Miles redemptions Feb 25th
This week’s AIR MILES Flash Offers has the program offering bonus miles for collectors who complete Dream and/or Cash Miles redemptions by March 1, 2024. Both offers require collectors to opt-in prior to redeeming so simply log in to your online account or the app to do so. Earn 300 bonus mi.... More »
The best travel credit cards in Canada for 2025 + MORE May 8th
To be one of the best travel credit cards in Canada on our list, the card must combine strong earn rates with perks like lounge access, no foreign transaction fees and travel insurance coverage. We’ve compiled this list of the top cards in this category to help you get started.
Best travel cred.... More »
FLASH OFFER Receive up to a 100% bonus when you buy Air Canada Aeroplan points + MORE Jul 15th
Air Canada Aeroplan’s latest buy points promotion provides members with the opportunity to receive up to a 100% when buying points by July 17, 2025. This appears to be a mystery bonus that is revealed to the member when logging in. Others are reporting up to an 85% bonus however I received an .... More »
What are the tax implications of a donation? + MORE Dec 10th
Most people give money to charities with intentions that go beyond tax. But there are tax savings when you donate to charities. Here are some of the considerations.
How do donations save you tax?
Charitable donations allow a taxpayer to claim non-refundable tax credits. These credits can.... More »
Final day to get 55,000 bonus points on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Apr 30th
Today is the last day to get thet best ever bonus of up to 55,000 Avion Rewards points on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite card. This is one of the easiest welcome bonuses to achieve in the market and great for someone looking to quickly get a lot of points that they can use soon. […]
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Oct 22 Update: Uber goes to Montreal, Alaska Airlines 2x Miles & EQMs, United 2x Miles across the 48 US States
– RewardsCanada.ca
I want to thank everyone who voted in Canada’s Choice – Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Card. We will be compiling the results over the next few weeks. Watch for the results to come out in November! News, Tips & Tricks Traveling to Montreal? Need a taxi but aren’t sure who is closest? Well Uber can help. The U.S. based taxi, car service etc. company has come to Montreal and you can save $15 on your first Montreal uberTAXI ride with code UBERMTL15. Full details Qatar Airways keeps taking steps closer to their oneworld membership as Japan Airlines has now released details for their Mileage Bank members on earning and burning Mileage Bank miles on Qatar Airways flights. Full details Travel Deals Auto Europe has boosted their typical discount of 20% to up to 30% for European Holiday car rentals! Full details and online booking Book by Nov 1, 13 Bonus Offers Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan- Double Mileage Plan Miles & Double Elite Qualifying Miles when you fly between Seattle and Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), or Santa Rosa (STS)…5 Tips: Spend Less On Halloween This Year
– ratesupermarket.ca
Who knew? Halloween is one of the biggest consumer spending events of the year in North America. (Based on the number on my Visa bill in January, I would still rank Christmas higher!)
According to a 2013 retail survey in the U.S., Americans are planning to drop US$6.9 billion on candy, costumes and home decorations this year. (There are no current Canadian stats but last estimates put our spending at just over $1 billion a year.) That’s actually down 14 per cent from 2011. Looking to keep your own numbers down? Here are some smart ways to spend less on Halloween this year.
Buy Local Spooky Supplies
Since the big upside of all this spending is the stimulation it offers to the economy, be sure it benefits your local area! That means buying your stuff from a local retailer, if possible. That pumpkin is an easy local purchase: Canadian farmers plant more than 2,500 hectares of pumpkins every year, bringing in more than $12 million. (Be sure your pumpkin is indeed local because Canadians import more than 38,000 tonnes of pumpkins and squash a year…
