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Yisrael Kristal, Holocaust survivor from Israel, is world's oldest man - Jerusalem Post Israel News + MORE Mar 13th
Jerusalem Post Israel NewsYisrael Kristal, Holocaust survivor from Israel, is world's oldest manJerusalem Post Israel NewsYisrael Kristal, a resident of Haifa who survived Auschwitz, was handed a certificate by the Guinness World Records. Yisrael Kristal . (photo credit:COURTESY OF FAMILY). Sha.... More »
Best Kids Bank Accounts: How to Help Your Child Start Saving Today + MORE Nov 8th
One of the best ways to set your child up for financial success early on is by opening them a youth bank account. With their account, you can begin to teach them important personal finance lessons, such as careful budgeting, smart saving, and mindful spending.
You may think that all youth savings ac.... More »
July 15 Update: You can no longer earn AIR MILES on lottery purchases at Shell, 20,000 bonus Be Well points for beauty products at Rexall and more! Jul 16th
Long time Rewards Canada reader Harry B. pointed out to us that the new Shell Go+ AIR MILES initiative that we detailed on Monday had one negative change which of course isn't pointed out in the marketing of the partnership. It appears that you can no longer earn AIR MILES on lottery purchases at .... More »
Car Rental redemptions have returned to AIR MILES and they retain great value! Jan 23rd
When the revamped AIR MILES launched in fall of 2021 one redemption that disappeared, temporarily that is, was car rentals. We are happy to tell you that is option is back, based on a tweet from AIR MILES the car rental option returned on January 19, 2022. The car rental option has been added to the.... More »
American Express Canada’s Shop Small is back! Receive a $5 statement credit when you spend $10 (up to 3 times) + MORE Jun 7th
American Express Canada’s Shop Small offer has returned for summer 2024! After skipping 2023 for its primary consumer cardholders, Amex has brought the offer back for the next 6 weeks. This is an amazing promotion that many Amex Cardmembers eagerly await each year and its good to see it back.... More »
WOW Air: $99 all in between Toronto or Montreal and Iceland!!
– RewardsCanada.ca
A few short weeks ago we let you know that ultra low cost Icelandic carrier WOW Air announced new service between Canada and Iceland. At the time prices had not been released however whenever they enter a new market they are low. We know in the U.S. their launch prices were $99 each way and figured in Canada it would be $149 but we were wrong! The launch prices are only C$99 between Toronto or Montreal and Iceland! Or go to mainland Europe via Iceland for only $149 each way!And we checked to make sure and you bet there are seats available at the $99 ALL IN level!Now what you have to remember however is that WOW Air charges fees for almost everything else so unless you are just taking a carry on to Iceland your fares will be more than this in the end. Still you can end up travelling to Iceland or Europe for very cheap!Here are examples of the extra charges:Now think about this, at $99 each way all in you can fly to Iceland for $198. Take a card like the American Express Gold Rewards card that has 25,000 point sign up bonus that is equivalent to a $250 travel credit…October 1 Update: Vote for your favourite Travel Rewards Credit Card, credit card rates and fees to climb + 18 new bonuses
– RewardsCanada.ca
Big day here at Rewards Canada with the launch of the 2015 Canada’s Choice portion of our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card feature! News, Tips & TricksCanada Votes! Vote for your favourite travel rewards credit card here!BMO is increasing the interest rates charged on many of their cards to 19.99% from 19.9% except the BMO World Elite which goes down from 20.5% to 19.99%. We will see this from lots of card issuers as the 6 month grace period of no changes to card pricing and rates due to the interchange agreement has come up! You’re going to see changes in many cards now in terms of rates and annual fees. All of these changes will be reflected shortly in our Credit Card comparison charts. Posts since our last update:Canada’s Choice – Vote for Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards 2015It’s that time again! Back in March we released our annual rankings of Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards, and…WOW Air: $99 all in between Toronto or Montreal and Iceland!!A few short weeks ago we let you know that ultra low cost Icelandic carrier WOW Air announced new service… Bonus OffersAmerican AAdvantage- 1,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles when you make your first booking on PointsHound…It’s Credit Crunch Time
– ratesupermarket.ca
Having great credit is the base for financial security – and your key to qualifying for mortgages, auto and other loans at the best rates. But building a solid score often means using a credit card, and that can lead to a debt spiral rather than stellar consumer standing. And Canadians are charging it more than ever – the latest numbers show our nation’s debt-to-income ratio has hit a new record of 164.4%.
How can we keep debt under control and create great credit? Read on for the full story.
What Are Credit Card Grey Charges?
Are you unwittingly paying pesky hidden credit card grey charges? If you’re like most Canadians, chances are there’s a couple on your statement. Here’s how to catch these background charges – and how to stop paying them for good.
Read Amanda’s Blog | What Are Credit Card Grey Charges?
How Can Students Build Credit?
Students are often carrying a ton of debt – so is it really smart to add a credit card to the mix? Often enough, yes, as these years are the prime time for young adults to build their credit histories…
Canada’s Choice – Vote for Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards 2015
– RewardsCanada.ca
It’s that time again!Back in March we released our annual rankings of Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards, and for the fourth year in a row we are now asking you Canada to vote for your favourite Travel Rewards Credit and Charge cards!Voting is now open for the 80+ cards in the five major travel rewards credit card categories. Most new cards that have come onto the market are included and those that are gone have been removed! Once again we’ve made the survey one page in length instead of five so it is easier to find the cards you like in each category.So make sure you let your voice be heard and head on over to Canada’s Choice – Vote for Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards 2015 and place your vote! 
