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RWRDS Daily Update – December 2 + MORE Dec 3rd
Here’s your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Marriott Bonvoy Moment for the DOUGLAS Vancouver Canucks Fan Cave Suite The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection in Vancouver has transformed one of their one-bedroom suit.... More »
A look at the new benefits that have been added to all World & World Elite Mastercards in Canada Apr 6th
Last week we brought you the details about new benefits that Mastercard Canada released on April 1st for their World and World Elite Mastercards. We focused on how the new Boingo benefit will be really enjoyed by those who hold the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard as it provides free Wi-Fi a.... More »
Which credit card earns the most Aeroplan Points? Version 2.1 (Updated) Aug 30th
There's a new card that has championed its way to being the one that earns the most Aeroplan points in Canada! Before we let you know which card it is let's step back into time - way back in 2012 we published a feature and infographic that compared how various credit and charge cards in Canad.... More »
Contest Alert: AIR MILES Carousel of Dreams Oct 22nd
AIR MILES Carousel of Dreams is a new contest that launched this week. The contest is unique in that it is only available on the AIR MILES app and it runs until November 10, 2022. Entering the contest Entering the contest is easy. Once you log in to the app you simply click on the […]
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Compare your travel card options Apr 17th
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Review: MBNA Platinum Plus MasterCard®
– ratesupermarket.ca
Tired of paying sky-high interest on your credit card balance? Here’s a way to take a break – for an entire year! The MBNA Platinum Plus MasterCard® credit card is our Best of Finance 2015 winner for best low balance transfer credit card. It offers a 0% rate for 12 months on balances moved over from another card. Cardholders don’t have to face any additional fees and it’s an easy way to help pay off outstanding debt.
Card Details
How to Qualify for the Card
You are a Canadian resident and you have a Canadian credit file
You are the age of majority in your province or territory of residence
You have not filed for bankruptcy in the past seven years and you do not have any seriously past due payments
What are the best credit cards in Canada? Check out our 2015 Best of Finance picks for travel, merchandise and gift card rewards!
Card Features
If you are looking for a card with a sign-up bonus, point-earning potential and , you may want to check out its cousin, the MBNA Rewards MasterCard® instead…
Poor personal credit hurts business card application
– creditcards.com
Even with good business credit, your chances of approval for a business credit card are poor until you rebuild your personal credit score
Why You Need to Talk About Money With Your Children
– canadianfinanceblog.com
I grew up in a household with two parents who were excellent money managers. Unfortunately they grew up in a generation which considered it rude to talk about money which meant that their financial lessons to their kids mostly consisted of the same messages: don’t waste money, don’t buy unnecessary stuff and don’t borrow.These are actually great lessons to live by but because they didn’t come with any kind of explanation and often were dished out as a criticism of an action already completed rather than a guide for future behavior I put them in the same category as other rules I considered ‘optional’ such as don’t tie up the phone, don’t jump on the beds and come home when it starts to get dark.
The Money Talk We Never Had
My parents had great money handling skills and good intentions but they didn’t know how to communicate their beliefs to us. They grew up in a generation that accepted their parents’ rules without question and considered credit shameful. We grew up in a generation that challenged authority and considered credit a golden ticket to acquire our heart’s desires…
American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum & Reserve Cards see increased sign up bonuses until Sep 30
– RewardsCanada.ca
American Express has brought back the higher sign up bonuses on their premium AeroplanPlus cards for the summer! You have until September 30th to take advantage of these new offers of 60,000 Aeroplan Miles for the AeroplanPlus Reserve Card when you spend $3,000 on the card in the first three months or 50,000 Aeroplan Miles for the AeroplanPlus Platinum card with a $1,000 spend. Both cards are considered to have high annual fees, $899 for the Reserve and $499 for the Platinum but these increased sign up bonuses more than cover those fees let alone all the other features that come with the cards like lounge access, partner ticket benefits and more. If you travel Air Canada lots then either one of these cards is a good bet for you.American Express AeroplanPlus Reserve Card• SPECIAL OFFER: New American Express® AeroplanPlus®* Reserve Cardmembers earn 60,000 Welcome Bonus Aeroplan®* Miles after you spend $3,000 in your first three months of Card membership. Offer ends September 30, 2016…
