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Awkward tax questions people have actually asked + MORE Apr 8th
When it comes to taxes, everyone’s situation is personal. And some more personal than others. “People come into my office at tax time and often have a lot of questions about what they can claim,” says Valorie Elgar, senior tax professional with H&R Block. “Everyone wants.... More »
AIR MILES Bonus Boom is now live - earn bonus miles with participating partners + 95 bonus miles with three different Bonus Boom offers + MORE Jun 18th
The latest AIR MILES Bonus Boom event kicked off today with your usual bunch of bonus miles offers for shopping or completing actions with various AIR MILES partners. Most of the bonuses are available between today and June 30 and once again if you use three different Bonus Boom offers you'll get.... More »
Earn Triple Aeroplan Miles for stays at Radisson and Country Inn & Suites hotels in Canada and the U.S. + MORE Jul 12th
As we see every summer there is no shortage on being able to earn bonus Aeroplan miles for hotel stays and this offer adds to the list of places you can boost your balance for those hotel stays. Normally you'll earn 250 miles per stay with Radisson Rewards but with this offer it is tripled to 750 mi.... More »
Earn bonus Aeroplan points when you fly Air Canada to or from Ontario + MORE Feb 8th
Air Canada Aeroplan has a new promotion to earn bonus Aeroplan points for taking multiple flights to or from Ontario. To me it appears that is a response to all of Porter Airlines new flights to/from major cities across Canada out of Toronto. More so it does seem targeted to keeping business travell.... More »
The best instant approval credit cards in Canada for August 2023 + MORE Aug 31st
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‘Tis the Season to Spring Clean Your Wallet
– ratesupermarket.ca
Ready to lose an hour of sleep?
On Sunday, March 12th at 2 a.m., most Canadians set their clocks back one hour and spring forward.
We can see the light at the end of the tunnel we call winter. So as we start fresh and give into the annual “spring cleaning” tradition, why not give financial spring cleaning a try? Check out these tips to find areas in your life where you can potentially save, and maybe even earn a few extra bucks this spring:
Clean out your wallet
Throw out those business cards with frayed edges and transfer all the contacts you need into your phone. Put all your loose change into a piggy bank. And while you’re at it, why not make this a regular ritual? At the end of each week, empty your wallet and put any change into a piggy bank. It may not be much, but savings anywhere can be beneficial.
Revaluate the credit cards you currently have. Cancel and cut up the cards you don’t use and look into new credit cards that actually work for you. There are plenty of cards out there that offer points towards gas and groceries for every purchase you make, essentially gifting you with savings on necessities…
Canadian consumers are using fewer active credit cards than a year ago, but they are also actually using more credit and carrying higher balances, according to a new report from TransUnion.
United Debt Counselors to refund some fees
– creditcards.com
Federal Trade Commission says Texas debt settlement company blasted out deceptive mail to 100,000 credit card users per week
March 8 Update: Air Canada nixes Istanbul route, KLM Women’s Day Seat Sale, Avis & Budget Aeroplan bonuses
– RewardsCanada.ca
News, Tips & TricksIt appears that Air Canada has fully nixed their flight between Toronto and Istanbul that was supposed to resume at the end of April. If you were booked on this flight contact Air Canada or Aeroplan to be rescheduled on another flight like Turkish Airlines or perhaps Lufthansa via Frankfurt. (Source Routesonline) Posts since our last update: Why you should still consider getting the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express From the latter part of 2015 we’ve brought you all the details and drama surrounding the sale of Starwood Hotels…Summary of global hotel systemwide bonus points promotions – earn lots of points while you sleep! One of the easiest ways to rack up lots of hotel points is to take advantage of the systemwide…SWISS Airlines Companion Special – 2 can fly in Business Class out of Montreal from C$2,781 each Finding business class flights to Europe from Canada. for under $3,000 seems to be limited to specials from airlines…Travel DealsKLM is celebrating International Women’s day with a seat sale on flights from all their Canadian gateway cities…SWISS Airlines Companion Special – 2 can fly in Business Class out of Montreal from C$2,781 each
– RewardsCanada.ca
Finding business class flights to Europe from Canada. for under $3,000 seems to be limited to specials from airlines like Air France and KLM and on the occasion from British Airways. So when another airline offers up sub $3,000 tickets it is newsworthy! Star Alliance airline SWISS (and Aeroplan partner) have launched this companion ticket special for travel in SWISS’ great business class out of Montreal. You must book this offer by March 13th and you and your companion will travel in style to Europe for close to the same price usually charged for one ticket! This offer is good for Monday-Thursday flights for most of 2017.Click here for complete details or to book this offerSome sample fares and cities available with this offer and a sample booking:
