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Hotel rewards: Go for free nights, not points + MORE Jan 3rd
While thousands of points might feel like a bigger sign-on bonus than free nights for a hotel credit card, they make for more complicated trip-planning and run the risk of being diluted.... More »
Canada’s Best Visa Credit Cards 2020 + MORE Nov 21st
When consumers shop for a new credit card, they typically look at the ability to collect points, the insurance coverage offered, fees and interest rates on unpaid balances—not at the credit card company itself. But if you already have an account with RBC, CIBC, Scotiabank or any other Visa issuers.... 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 »
Bacteria could survive a journey between the Earth and Mars, ISS study shows - CNET + MORE Aug 26th
Bacteria could survive a journey between the Earth and Mars, ISS study shows CNETCould life have started on Mars before coming to Earth? Possibly, new study suggests CBC.caBacteria from Earth can survive in space and could endure the trip to Mars, according to new study &n.... More »
March 25 Update: Video - Exciting new hotels opening in Canada in 2021, WestJet resuming flights to Atlantic Canada & Quebec City and 500 free Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles + MORE Mar 26th
Here's your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your daily dose (or near daily dose) of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. The latest Rewards Canada Podcast that covers new hotel openings in Canada from Hilton, Hyatt, IHG & Marriott is now in video format o.... More »
Rate survey: Average card APR doesn’t budge
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July 20, 2016: The average APR on new card offers remained locked in place this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.
LA, Minneapolis best cities for money management skills
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Consumers in Los Angeles and Minneapolis-St. Paul excel at managing their finances, based on credit scores adjusted for income and other factors
3 ways to keep your AIR MILES Reward Miles from expiring
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With this next piece in our Guide to AIR MILES expiry we look at how you can keep your miles that are 5 or more years old from expiring at the end of this year. Tips 1 and 2 essentially come to the same result but take two different paths to get there while 3 seems like an obvious choice.1. Earn 6,000 miles before the end of the year When you earn 6,000 miles in a calendar year you will be granted Onyx status. Onyx elite members are not subject to the expiry rule. Start planning now to see if you can hit that 6,000 mark. If you might be a few hundred miles short or even a couple thousand you can take advantage of some credit card sign up offers to push you to the Onyx level. Few hundred miles short? You have the BMO No Fee Air Miles MasterCard that nets you 500 miles on your first purchase or the American Express Air Miles Credit card that also comes with a 500 mile bonus and of course since there is no annual fee on either card so those miles don’t really cost you anything. If you are 1 to 2 thousand miles short you could grab the American Express Platinum Air Miles card with its 2,000 mile sign up bonus when you spend $500 within three months…July 20 Update: Guide to AIR MILES expiry, Amex MR points can be used for any purchases, buy Hyatt points & get a bonus
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We’re back after a short break! News, Tips & TricksThe AIR MILES Expiry news is still making the rounds! We conducted two interviews with CBC yestersday (Radio & TV) and thought it would be best to put together a list of our articles and the media appearance to help you with the topic! You can check out Rewards Canada’s guide to the upcoming AIR MILES Reward Miles expiration right here.airtransat will be adding a short lived once per week flight between Fredricton and the Domincan Republic for winter 2017. Of course, airtransat does not have their own loyalty program but you can use flexibile (proprietary) travel rewards credit card points to redeem for flights on airtransat. Read how you can do that here. (Source Airlineroute.net)Posts since our last update:5 ways to use your AIR MILES this summer Many people are asking us what can they use their AIR MILES for so that they don’t lose them at…BMO No Fee AIR MILES MasterCard sign up bonus changed to 500 Miles instead of 2x miles on purchases Amidst all the turmoil right now with AIR MILES about the impending expiry of miles, their are some bright lights…American Express Membership Rewards Points can now be redeemed for any purchase Thanks to Rewards Canada reader Brian K…
5 credit scoring head-scratchers
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Most of the times, scoring rules make sense. Then there are these
