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Aimia says Esso shift to PC Optimum won’t shake Aeroplan member confidence + MORE Mar 14th
MONTREAL _ The operator of Aeroplan is pushing back at suggestions that Esso’s shift to the PC Optimum card could shake member confidence with the planned departure of Air Canada as a partner looming in 2020.
“We understand the sentiment, but our members have stuck by us over the last ye.... More »
March 14 Update: Bid for an upgrade on Air Canada flights, Aeroplan hotel conversion bonus & more + MORE Mar 14th
News, Tips & Tricks Air Canada launched a new initiative to sell unsold premium class seats. Like several other airlines you can now bid on premium class seating (Premium Economy or Business Class) on select routes. Simply go the Air Canada Bid Upgrade Page and input your reservation det.... More »
Aeroplan improves conversion rates to Starbucks but it’s no match for the coffee chain’s recent devaluation + MORE Feb 19th
Air Canada Aeroplan has adjusted the redemption rates and options for converting Aeroplan points to Starbucks Stars. This takes a little bit of heat off the recent devaluation in the Starbucks Rewards program but in the end it still represents an overall lower value for your Aeroplan Points when con.... More »
This Week in RWRDS: June 8 – 14, 2024 Jun 15th
This week we look at a rare money making hotel bonus points offer, Porter Airlines’ Atlantic Canada flight bonus, Aeroplan’s Hotel points rebate and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here: Listen to This Week in RWRDS here: Topics of di.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – February 8 + MORE Feb 9th
Earn 1,500 More Rewards points for orders with Panago Pizza and four new Amex Cobalt Card multipliers from Kazakhstan. Check out today's points and miles updates here:
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Opening 3 cards at once dings credit score
– creditcards.com
Unlike rapid-fire applications for mortgages or car loans, which are bundled into a single credit score hit, each card application counts against you
RTPutin's New Crimea-as-Jerusalem Myth Baffles Russian HistoriansBloombergPresident Vladimir Putin's elevation of Crimea to the status of Russia's Holy Land has prompted puzzlement and scorn from historians and commentators. Crimea for Russians is “like the Temple Mount in Jerusalem” for Muslims and Jews, Putin said, and …US House of Representatives Calls for Visa Bans, Sanctions on RussiaSputnik InternationalRussian historians left baffled by Putin's Crimean claimsChicago TribuneWhy Putin says Crimea is Russia's 'Temple Mount'Washington Post (blog)The Hindu -Businessweek -Daily Timesall 1,037 news articles »
The lowdown on the new Costco credit card
– moneysense.ca
When Costco Canada dumped AMEX in favour of MasterCard, the tension among diehard Costco fans was palpable—would the new card measure up? MoneySense is happy to report that it does. We put the new Capital One Platinum MasterCard through our rigorous credit card test and found that its sign-up bonus made it better than the old AMEX. You can do even better though: We found that shoppers who use the Capital One Aspire Travel World MasterCard will get even higher rewards.Annual rewards (after fees)
We assume spending of $2,000 a month with the sign-up bonus annualized over five years.
Capital One Platinum MasterCard (exclusively for Costco members)
$309.60 cash-back after fees
Capital One Aspire World Travel MasterCard (can be used at Costco)
$350 cash-back after fees
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RTPutin's New Crimea-as-Jerusalem Myth Baffles Russian HistoriansBloombergPresident Vladimir Putin's elevation of Crimea to the status of Russia's Holy Land has prompted puzzlement and scorn from historians and commentators. Crimea for Russians is “like the Temple Mount in Jerusalem” for Muslims and Jews, Putin said, and …US House of Representatives Calls for Visa Bans, Sanctions on RussiaSputnik InternationalRussian historians left baffled by Putin's Crimean claimsChicago TribuneWhy Putin says Crimea is Russia's 'Temple Mount'Washington Post (blog)The Hindu -Businessweek -Daily Timesall 1,037 news articles »
