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Capital One ending its relationship with Costco and Hudson's Bay Oct 30th
While perusing Twitter last night I came across this tweet from Andrew Clarke (who used to do PR at Capital One Canada) announcing the changes coming to the American bank's Canadian operations:I would say this is definitely sad news! More downsizing is not what the Canadian economy needs but u.... More »
Great offer! Earn 1,000 bonus points per night at the Humaniti Hotel, Autograph Collection Montreal Mar 6th
If you are making your way to Montreal in March or April and are Marriott fan check out this awesome offer. You can earn 1,000 bonus points per night for stays at the Humaniti Hotel, Autograph Collection Montreal. This beauty in this offer is the bonus points rate prices the same as the best member .... More »
Plastk Secured Credit Card Review 2023 + MORE Feb 24th
Secured credit cards can help you build or rebuild credit when you’re unable to qualify for a regular credit card or loan. The concept is simple. You provide an upfront security deposit, and the credit card issuer secures it in a separate account.
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Today is the last day to grab the TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card with up to 30,000 Aeroplan Miles May 31st
The current welcome bonus offer for the TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card has been one of the better ones in the market and today is the last day to apply for it. The bonus is up to 30,000 Aeroplan Miles along with the primary card having a first year annual fee rebate and a first year annual fee .... More »
The best no-fee credit cards in Canada for 2024 + MORE Jun 21st
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The best no-fee credit cards in Canada for 2024
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Earn 500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles on your next Best Western stay
– RewardsCanada.ca
Best Western and Aeroplan have yet another bonus miles offer out now albeit this offer isn’t as good as the current summer offer of 750 Bonus Aeroplan miles. I would however look at taking advantage of this new bonus when the summer offer ends and if there is no other bonus being offered. Offer details:500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles on your next stay at any Best Western Hotel in Canada, the U.S. or the Caribbean Islands. Full details, online registration & booking. Until Dec 31, 20For residents of Canada, the U.S. and Caribbean islands onlyCan’t make use of this offer? Here are some other offers that might work for you!Earn up to 50% Bonus Aeroplan Miles when you complete stays at IHG Hotels Worldwide. Full details and online bookingEarn up to 1,500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles for stays of 2 or more nights at all participating Accor Hotels Worldwide. Full Details and online booking Find many more Aeroplan bonus miles offer here!Earn 60 Bonus AIR MILES Reward Miles on your next Best Western stay
– RewardsCanada.ca
Best Western and AIR MILES also have another bonus miles offer out now and unlike the Aeroplan offer we brought you earlier today, this one time bonus is better than the current summer AIR MILES offer.Offer details:60 Bonus AIR MILES Reward Miles for each stay you complete at Best Western Hotels in Canada, the U.S. or Caribbean. Full details, online registration and booking (Registration is required) Until Aug 31, 19Can’t make use of this offer? Here are some other offers that might work for you!Double AIR MILES Reward Miles when you complete stays at IHG Hotels Worldwide. Full details, online registration and booking (Registration is required) BMO AIR MILES World Elite Mastercard Welcome offer: Get up to 3,000 AIR MILES Bonus Miles and we’ll waive the $120 annual fee for the first year*. Find many more AIR MILES bonus miles offer here!Tips for Paying Off Credit Card Debt
– ratesupermarket.ca
Credit card bills got you down?
That’s the trouble with paying with plastic. It is easy to spend, but not quite as easy to pay off the debt you accrue – especially if you are only paying the minimum each month. Carrying too much credit card debt can make it harder to get a loan for a house or a car should you need to. It can also be enormously stressful if you fall behind and end up in the crosshairs of a collection agency.
So before you get any deeper in debt, it is time to get your financial house in order and develop a plan for paying off your credit card debt. Here’s how:
Stop Using Your Credit Cards Immediately
If you are really serious about paying off your credit card debt, then you better stop using them. Otherwise, you are just continuously adding to the debt you are trying to pay off. Take them out of your purse or wallet, lock them away, or shred them if necessary.
Set a Budget and Stick to It
Setting a strict budget will help you avoid unnecessary spending. Start with your monthly wages and calculate how much you need for rent or mortgage, utilities, transportation, and food…
