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Moi points review + MORE Oct 22nd
If you shop at Metro supermarkets, you’ve likely noticed that they’re no longer partnered with Air Miles. While this will likely disappoint some rewards enthusiasts, the grocery chain isn’t leaving you hanging. Starting on Oct. 24, the Moi rewards program, previously known as the metro&moi.... More »
Weekly Shopping Bonus Offers Round Up: Scene+, PC Optimum, AIR MILES & more Dec 26th
It’s Thursday! So you know what that means! Here is your weekly shopping bonus offers round up. Be sure to check your accounts and load all your personalized shopping offers. AIR MILES AIR MILES has a great Boxing Day bonus of 20x miles on all eligible purchases made site wide via AIR MILES Shops..... More »
Earn up to 115,000 points with the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card Mar 26th
TD’s Ultra Premium Aeroplan co-brand card, the TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card is currently available with a record high welcome bonus offer of up to 115,000 bonus Aeroplan points! On top of the huge points bonus, being an ultra premium card it has many benefits associated t.... More »
American Express Cobalt Card: The best card in Canada offering 30,000 welcome bonus points + 5x points on your eats and drinks + MORE Jun 21st
If you are a Rewards Canada regular then this card needs no introduction, however over the past couple of weeks we've had quite a few new visitors to the site so we want to introduce you to best credit card in Canada and the one that should be in every Canadian's wallet. That card is the .... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – October 3 + MORE Oct 4th
Here’s your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. On top of the Small Business Shop Small Amex Offer there were other Amex Offers for consumer cards that came out today. These are the offers: Spend at least $125 in.... More »
How Can Students Build Credit?
– ratesupermarket.ca
Frosh kicked off in early September and for many new college and university students, this was an exciting time. New school, new friends, and new debt are just some of the things to look forward to! Okay, so debt isn’t something anyone should look forward to, but it’s definitely on the minds of many students.
According to a new poll by CIBC, 48 per cent of students are worried about covering their tuition, living expenses, and paying down their debts. With 36 per cent saying they expect to graduate with more than $25,000 in debt, developing good money management skills early should be made a priority.
Also read: Beware Frosh Week Marketing Mania>
How Can Students Build Credit?
Building a good credit history early is always a good idea and the easiest way to do that is by signing up for a credit card. According to Cairine Wilson, vice-president of corporate citizenship at CPA Canada, it’s the small things like Netflix that can help students start building their credit history.
“It requires small recurring monthly payments and can be set it up to come out of your card account automatically” says Wilson…
Card tips for rebuilding credit after bankruptcy
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After bankruptcy, how many cards will it take to rebuild credit scores?
Air France KLM Flying Blue – Save 25 % on Business Class award tickets between YUL, YVR & Europe for Dec/Jan Travel
– RewardsCanada.ca
Once again we have some Canadian cities in the latest set Air France KLM’s Promo Awards. The offer this time is only for 25% off Business Class on KLM out of Montreal or on Air France from Vancouver to anywhere in Europe. For some if you were planning to redeem anyways for flights during the promotional perioed you might as well grab the 25% if it works for you but in general its nothing to write home about! Don’t have all the miles? You could always consider transferring Starpoints earned via the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express to Flying Blue. The card has a 20,000 Starpoint bonus right now which translates to 25,000 Flying Blue miles. What are the promo awards? The promo awards are a discount of 25-50% off the regular Flying Blue mileage requirement for select Air France, KLM, Air Europa and Kenya Airways award tickets in select cabins. To take advantage of this deal you must book your promo award ticket by October 31st for travel between December 1st and January 31st…September 30 Update: Last day for Amex transfer bonus to British Airways, SCENE bonus page added, 40 Bonus AIR MILES for Budget rentals
– RewardsCanada.ca
Last day of the month sees a couple of major promotions come to an end! News, Tips & TricksToday is the last day to take advantage of the American Express 25% Transfer bonus to British Airways Executive Club. Read more about it here.LAST DAY in our promotion where you can get a $250 Gift Card from Rewards Canada! Find out more here.Cineplex SCENE now has its own bonus points page on Rewards Canada! See it here.Remember we have an exclusive offer with WestJet that saves you 20% on their Plus fares. You must book by Oct 5! Find out more here! Posts since our last update:Air France KLM Flying Blue – Save 25 % on Business Class award tickets between YUL, YVR & Europe for Dec/Jan Travel Once again we have some Canadian cities in the latest set Air France KLM’s Promo Awards. The offer this… Travel Deals Its Wednesday so that means KLM’s Wild on Wednesday is here! Today’s offer is for Nairobi Kenya for $1099 all in from the East or $1249 all in from the West. Book by Oct 1 for travel between October 16th and December 10th or between December 24th and May 6th , 2016… If you’re trying to get a loan or a mortgage right now, a good credit score is essential. But in the near future, banks may look to your phone records or social media history to decide whether you’re a credit risk.
