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Huge Aeroplan promotion - Receive 50% of your miles back on award flights within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. + MORE Jun 17th
Even though Aeroplan's huge Travel at Home promotion is over they aren't stopping with providing new offers for members. The latest is really for those itching to travel and it's a big one! When you book flights with your Aeroplan miles for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. they wi.... More »
The HSBC World Elite Mastercard will undergo some changes in February + MORE Nov 1st
The best travel rewards Mastercard in Canada will be undergoing some changes in February. The no foreign transaction fee HSBC World Elite® Mastercard® has been making inroads in our market since its launch in 2017 and will now see its first major revamp. The news is both good and not so good ̵.... More »
June 7 Update: Earn Delta SkyMiles for Ticketmaster Canada purchases, changes to the companion fare from the MBNA Alaska Airlines Mastercards & 14 new bonuses Jun 7th
Delta SkyMiles has teamed up with Ticketmaster and for a limited time you can earn 3 SkyMiles per $1 spent on eligible transactions. Surprisingly this offer isn't just for the U.S. as you can earn the miles on events in the U.S. OR Canada! That means here in Canada you'll earn the 3 SkyMiles pe.... More »
Do You Need to Insure a Car, Motorcycle, or RV That’s Sitting in Storage? + MORE Jul 11th
Everyone thinks about car insurance in terms of road liability. There are hefty fines for driving without insurance, and you should always have coverage in case of a collision. But what about those seasonal vehicles or classic cars you don’t drive?
As it turns out, there’s good reason t.... More »
Back-to-school scams: How credit cards can protect you Jul 24th
Back-to-school is prime season for shopping, scholarship and dorm rent scams. Here's how to identify them and use credit card benefits to protect yourself against fraudsters..... More »
July 12, 2017: The national average APR for new card offers remained above 16 percent Wednesday for the second week in a row, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.
Bank of Canada expected to raise its key rate for first time in nearly seven years
– canadianbusiness.com
The Bank of Canada is expected to raise its key interest rate target for the first time in nearly seven years on Wednesday following signs the economy is well on the road to recovery after the crash in oil prices.
Low interest rates have helped fuel the housing market in recent years, incentivizing Canadians to pile on record levels of debt _ something that the central bank has noted as a significant risk for the economy.
Rates for new fixed-rate mortgages have already started to rise in anticipation. A hike by the Bank of Canada will likely prompt the country’s big banks to raise their prime rates, a move that will increase the cost of loans such as variable rate mortgages and home equity lines of credit.
James Laird, co-founder of interest rate comparison website RateHub, said the carefully crafted language the Bank of Canada uses Wednesday will be key in reading the tea leaves of future rate decisions.
“Any additional comments for future increases will be the real trigger for more fixed rate increases following the announcement, rather than the rate change itself,” Laird said…
Low interest rates have helped fuel the housing market in recent years, incentivizing Canadians to pile on record levels of debt _ something that the central bank has noted as a significant risk for the economy.
Rates for new fixed-rate mortgages have already started to rise in anticipation. A hike by the Bank of Canada will likely prompt the country’s big banks to raise their prime rates, a move that will increase the cost of loans such as variable rate mortgages and home equity lines of credit.
James Laird, co-founder of interest rate comparison website RateHub, said the carefully crafted language the Bank of Canada uses Wednesday will be key in reading the tea leaves of future rate decisions.
“Any additional comments for future increases will be the real trigger for more fixed rate increases following the announcement, rather than the rate change itself,” Laird said…
July 11 Update: Porter Airlines route news, Double Best Western Rewards points in Asia + more
– RewardsCanada.ca
News, Tips & Tricks Porter Airlines is expanding service between Ottawa and New Brunswick with new flights from the nation’s capital to Fredricton and Saint John. The once daily flights to both cities will launch in September. (Source Routesonline)On the flipside, Porter is getting rid of their Toronto Island to North Bay route in September. (Source Routesonline) Posts since our last update: AIR MILES expands partnership with Transat – more travel options, more ways to book and more mileage earning After a tough year in 2016, AIR MILES is doing what it can to show Canadians they are still…Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for July Here are the Rewards Canada Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of July! This is not… Canadian Bonus Offers N/A Other Bonus OffersBest Western Rewards- Double Rewards Points for stays at Best Western hotels in Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, or Thailand. More… Until Sep 30, 17Iberia Plus- 500 Bonus Avios for stays at any participating Novotel, Novotel Suites and Mercure Hotels Worldwide…
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Bank of Canada raises key interest rate to 0.75%
– moneysense.ca
OTTAWA —The Bank of Canada has hiked its benchmark interest rate to 0.75 per cent from 0.5 per cent, its first increase in nearly seven years, amid expectations of stronger economic growth this year.
Such a move is bound to increase the costs of mortgages, home equity lines of credit and other loans linked to the big bank prime rates.
The Bank of Canada cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point twice in 2015 to help the economy deal with a plunge in oil prices, but it said Wednesday that adjustment has been made.
“The very strong growth of the first quarter is expected to moderate over the balance of the year, but remain above potential,” the bank said in a statement.
“Growth is broadening across industries and regions and therefore becoming more sustainable. As the adjustment to lower oil prices is largely complete, both the goods and services sectors are expanding.”
In its outlook for the Canadian economy, the Bank of Canada estimated growth to be 2…
Such a move is bound to increase the costs of mortgages, home equity lines of credit and other loans linked to the big bank prime rates.
The Bank of Canada cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point twice in 2015 to help the economy deal with a plunge in oil prices, but it said Wednesday that adjustment has been made.
“The very strong growth of the first quarter is expected to moderate over the balance of the year, but remain above potential,” the bank said in a statement.
“Growth is broadening across industries and regions and therefore becoming more sustainable. As the adjustment to lower oil prices is largely complete, both the goods and services sectors are expanding.”
In its outlook for the Canadian economy, the Bank of Canada estimated growth to be 2…
