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RWRDS Daily Update – May 28, 2024: RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Review & a Guide to Canadian Hotel Loyalty Programs + MORE May 29th
We review the Ultra Premium RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege, updated our Guide to Canadian Hotel Loyalty Programs for 2024 and save 15% on Coast Hotels gift cards. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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The revamped HSBC World Elite Mastercard is now live Feb 5th
The changes to the HSBC World Elite Mastercard that were first announced back in October 2022 went live this week. The card has new earn rates, free additional cards and improved insurance coverage. On top of that HSBC have revealed a new card design as well. Let’s take a look at the revamped .... More »
Awesome new enhancements coming to the American Express AIR MILES Platinum Card + MORE Sep 26th
American Express revealed fresh new enhancements to the American Express AIR MILES Platinum Card today that will see the card earn more AIR MILES than before and offer a generous annual redemption benefit! These enhancements will kick in on November 4, 2019 for both existing and new cardholders. Her.... More »
Award Availability Alert: Canada to Europe round trip economy class for 30,000 to 40,000 Flying Blue miles (even for summer 2023!) Aug 28th
Right now you can book reward tickets between Canada and Europe with Air France KLM's Flying Blue for as little as 30,000 miles round trip! As first pointed out south of the border by TPG and later by Frequent Miler there is tons of availability between the US and Europe at 15,000 miles each way so .... More »
Rare sign up bonus for PC Financial Mastercards - 75,000 points if you apply by January 26 + MORE Jan 25th
As part of the PC Optimum Points Days promotion (see this post for more details) the loyalty program is offering a rare sign bonus on their PC Financial Mastercards. From now until January 26 when you apply for any one of their three Mastercards, the PC Financial Mastercard, PC Financial World Maste.... More »
Should I Finance my New Car Through the Dealer?
– ratesupermarket.ca
When you’re in the market for a new car, you might not have cash to pay upfront. If you’re like most Canadians, you accept financing from the dealership. But is this the best option? As it turns out, a bank or online loan provider might give you better rates — saving you money down the road.
Canadian Preference for Dealer Financing
Global News reported in May that two-thirds of Canadians applied for financing at the dealership when they bought a new or used car. That’s a high number, especially when you also consider 70 percent of car buyers only look at options from one lender before agreeing to a loan.
Why are so many willing to get financing from the dealership? Promotions and discounts — like those “zero percent” rates one so often hears about. But those good deals often come with a catch. Zero percent interest might only be available to those with excellent credit. Sometimes, the financing comes with a condition that you pay off the car with one lump sum payment after a certain period of time…
