The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer credit cards and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Did you know that there are many other options?
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Can I get bonus points on my condo rental stay? + MORE Apr 18th
If you have a credit card that gives bonus points for travel expenses, make sure nontraditional accommodations count for the bonus before counting on more points.... More »
Up to 2,000 Free Points for joining SAS Scandinavian EuroBonus + MORE May 9th
Disclaimer: For those outside of Sweden the points may not be guaranteed but it doesn't hurt to try this method if you are looking to join the EuroBonus programYesterday we posted this offer on RC's EuroBonus Bonus Points page:Earn up to 8,000 EuroBonus points when you join the EuroBonus program..... More »
Why we overspend to earn rewards points Jun 21st
Even the most financially disciplined person might catch themselves chasing rewards from a credit card or loyalty rewards program. It’s not just you or a lack of willpower; credit card issuers and retailers design rewards programs to tap into the psychology of spending.
Research shows that peop.... More »
Earn 500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles for stays at Best Western Hotels until May 12 + MORE Jan 9th
We see the return of the Aeroplan Best Western stay bonus for the remainder of the winter and into spring. The offer is the same as the previous one that ended on December 15 of 500 bonus miles per stay. This is typically the lower bonus (it can get as high as 1,000 miles) that we see but it is stil.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – January 25, 2024 Jan 25th
Use your airline or hotel status to receive a free status match with Red by Dufry and AIR MILES Carousel of Dreams contest is now live. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
The post RWRDS Daily Update – January 25, 2024 appeared first on Rewards Canada..... More »
Have You Had The Joint Bank Account Talk Yet?
– ratesupermarket.ca
No matter when you get married (or make the big move-in), the topic of money will eventually come up. And it should! Having a frank, open and honest discussion about finances with your future life partner is key to the success of any marriage. But depending how old you and your spouse are it can be hard to determine which accounts should be joint and which should remain separate. Priorities change as we get older and that should be taken into consideration. Money is still one of the top five reasons couples split. By combining your finances together in smart ways - that is also age appropriate – you and your partner will be headed to a healthy financial future.
Is Your Financial Plan Built For A Pair?
Recently TD Canada Trust did a survey asking couples about the top three personal finance products that Canadians combine with their partner. They answered:
Joint bank account (64 per cent)
A mortgage (60 per cent)
A joint credit card (50 per cent)
But only 36 per cent of couples have a joint financial plan…
CIBC Aerogold Cardholders can earn 3x Aeroplan Miles for Air Canada bookings
– RewardsCanada.ca
In what may be a last hurrah for the CIBC and Aeroplan partnership is this promotion which was just released for holders of the CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite or CIBC Aerogold Visa cards. The offer is triple Aeroplan miles when purchasing your Air Canada flights and paying with your CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite or CIBC Aerogold Visa cards. Flights must be booked by November 26. Full details can be found here. Part of me thinks this is a plan by CIBC to garner a few new clients before they can’t promote themselves to the Canadian public as an Aeroplan partner and hopefully keep these new customers in their portfolio! What do you think?Ruchir Sharma: China's Illusory Growth Numbers
– online.wsj.com
Huge new flows of credit and public investment are delaying needed reforms and inflating a real estate bubble.
