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The American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card sees its base earn rate boosted to 1.25 points per dollar spent Apr 12th
Great news for those of you who have the American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card or having been eyeing on getting it! There is a positive change to card that took on April 7 that sees it become more valuable. We were first alerted to it on Twitter by our follower Joshua: And not too l.... More »
Why the American Express Cobalt Card is the best card to get for your future travel plans Mar 13th
It has now been over a year since the Rewards Canada family has set foot on a plane and like many Canadians we are itching to get away! That being said we are fine to continue to wait to travel until things are safe to do so and also as important, enjoyable to do so. I say enjoyable in the terms of .... More »
Amex Referral Month - Best referral offers yet for those referring new cardmembers Oct 3rd
If you've logged into your Amex account over the past few days you may have noticed an exciting new offer (or offers if you have more than one card) for Amex's Refer a Friend program. The Amex Referral Month promotion kicked off on September 29 and runs until October 27. The referral offers se.... More »
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July 23 Update: WestJet releases winter schedule, includes new Calgary-Punta Cana flight + 6 new bonuses for you + MORE Jul 23rd
WestJet has released their winter flying schedule which sees heavy increases on flights out of Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver to cities Canada, the U.S. and sun destinations! New routes include Calgary to Punta Canada and Vancouver to San Jose Del Cabo. Also flights to Paris from Calgary will s.... More »
What Is a Credit Union? The Pros and Cons vs a Bank
– canadianfinanceblog.com
In recent years, there has been a lot of backlash against banks over fees and practises that has left Canadians looking for a place to keep their money that isn’t associated with big banks.
One of the options you have is to choose a credit union. Credit unions are different from banks, and some even think they are superior to banks. If you are looking for an alternative to banks, a credit union might be a good choice. Plus, as an added perk, many credit unions offer lower car loan and mortgage rates than you will see at banks.
What is a Credit Union?
In the early 20th century, it was hard for “regular” working folks to get access to banks. Many tradespeople, teachers, and others struggled to build relationships with banks. Some decided to pool their resources to some degree. Credit unions are cooperative financial institutions that are owned by their members. It’s possible for you to sit on the board of your local credit union, and attend meetings and vote. This is rarely the case when you take your money to a bank…
One of the options you have is to choose a credit union. Credit unions are different from banks, and some even think they are superior to banks. If you are looking for an alternative to banks, a credit union might be a good choice. Plus, as an added perk, many credit unions offer lower car loan and mortgage rates than you will see at banks.
What is a Credit Union?
In the early 20th century, it was hard for “regular” working folks to get access to banks. Many tradespeople, teachers, and others struggled to build relationships with banks. Some decided to pool their resources to some degree. Credit unions are cooperative financial institutions that are owned by their members. It’s possible for you to sit on the board of your local credit union, and attend meetings and vote. This is rarely the case when you take your money to a bank…
Saving New Jersey, if That's Possible
– online.wsj.com
Legislative leaders discover they have a public pension problem.
