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New year, new spending habits + MORE Dec 1st
Money-wise, it’s been a challenging year for Canadians but the new year is also a chance to build better strategies around how you spend money. Steer clear of these three common pitfalls for financial success in 2023.
Money mistake #1: Not paying off debt quickly
If you’re in the red, youâ.... More »
PC Money Account Review: No-Fee Banking and a Prepaid Mastercard All In One + MORE Jun 11th
Canadian grocery giant Loblaw’s has been laying low on the personal banking scene since breaking up with CIBC back in 2017. At the time, CIBC assumed control of what is now known as Simplii Financial, formerly PC Financial.
Well, the PC Financial name is back, along with a new bank account and pre.... More »
WestJet launching direct flights between Winnipeg and Los Angeles and earn bonus AIR MILES with a new card linked offer for Sephora + MORE Aug 18th
Here's your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. WestJet has announced a new direct non-stop route from Winnipeg to Los Angeles. Launching on October 31 the new year round service will initially operate 3x weekly .... More »
The RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card will now earn up to 3 Avios per dollar spent + MORE Apr 15th
The RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card was made even better today with the introduction of improved earn rates. This card that is primarily targeted towards Canadians who fly with British Airways or other oneworld airlines will now earn up to 3 Avios per dollar spent. In addition to the new earn.... More »
The Aeroplan Blue Skies Calling Contest - you could win one of 35 pairs of economy class tickets + MORE May 27th
Aeroplan launched a new contest today where members can have the chance to win one of 35 pairs of roundtrip Economy class tickets to Victoria (British Columbia), San Francisco, Cancun, Athens, Lisbon, Tokyo or Bogota. The contest runs until June 1st and if you happen to win a set of those tickets y.... More »
American Express has sent out letters to those who have the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card outlining the details of the changes to the card that are coming on August 4th. We provided this information in our post “New earn rates and benefits revealed for the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express” but one detail that we did not receive at the time which is in the letter is that an Elite Night Credit is coming in the year. Thank you to our reader Harry B. for letting me know about it as I didnt’ read the flipside of the letter where this was mentioned. I know not offering elite nights was a bone of contention for some of our readers saying they should offer this and that the U.S. card offers a 15 night elite credit. Well the good news is we’re getting it on the card although we don’t know the details I am guessing it will be the same as the U.S. card (and the old Chase Marriott card) of 15 nights. That seems to be the rate that Marriott likes to allow the credit card issuers to give out…Reconsideration lines offer a second chance at credit card approval
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If your credit card application has been denied you might have a second chance of approval by calling the issuer’s reconsideration line. Here’s when to call and what to say.
