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The Loonie is sagging, so how can you save money when making purchases in USD? + MORE Sep 9th
With the Loonie hitting lows that we haven't seen in many many years one question that has popped up several times in our email is how can you save some money if you are travelling to the U.S. or doing online shopping from U.S. retailers.Some tips that I have seen others provide include getting a U..... More »
Aeroplan Availability Alert: Business Class on Austrian Airlines out of Montreal for up to 4 or more people for Winter 2022 travel + MORE Aug 21st
Spencer at Straight to the Points sent out an alert about business class tickets for up to 4 people being available on Austrian Airlines and since the airline is a Star Alliance member you can use your Aeroplan points to redeem for these flights. Availability is showing from Janaury through.... More »
Business Highlights Jan 3rd
SAN FRANCISCO – ___
AirAsia boss applies deft touch in crash response
SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — If AirAsia bounces back from its first fatal disaster, much of the credit will go to its effusive founder Tony Fernandes and a well-oiled communications machine.
From the highly visible compassio.... More »
Unpacking the new tax breaks for families Nov 2nd
Raising one or more children? Get every penny you’re entitled to when filing your 2014 tax return this April by understanding the new tax measures for families recently introduced by the federal Conservatives.
Remember, some of these provisions could wither for the 2015 year if the current.... More »
Myths and facts of reverse mortgages + MORE Oct 1st
A reverse mortgage is exactly what the name implies: accessing the existing equity you have built in your home by granting a mortgage to a lender without the need to make monthly payments.
And yet, there are many misconceptions about this financial product, which allows Canadians to borrow up to 5.... More »
May 8 Update: Air Canada to fly to Rio, Viva Wyndham All Inclusive offer, up to 10x Air Miles at Shell
– RewardsCanada.ca
Here is your daily update for this the 8th day of May! News, Tips & TricksYesterday we posted our commentary on No Foreign Transaction Fees on Credit Cards in Canada and why we haven’t seen that benefit take off. Read it all here.Air Canada announced yesterday a new non-stop flight between Toronto and Rio De Janeiro. The flights will operate three times weekly starting in December 2014. Source: NewswireTravel DealsExclusive offer for Wyndham Rewards members: Save 35% when booking 3 nights or more at any Viva Wyndham All-Inclusive Resort when you book by May 31 and travel through December 15, 2014. PLUS kids under 12 years old are free for stays from June 1 to August 31, 2014. Full details Bonus Offers Air France KLM Flying Blue- Triple Flying Blue Miles for stays at participating Accor hotels Worldwide. More… Book by Jun 27 for stays until Jun 29, 14Air Miles (Canada)- Earn up to 2,000 Bonus Air Miles Rewards Miles with the BMO AIR MILES World MasterCard. More… Until Aug 31, 14- Earn up to 10X Bonus Air Miles on your gasoline purchases at Shell stations across Canada…Up to 2,000 Free Points for joining SAS Scandinavian EuroBonus
– RewardsCanada.ca
Disclaimer: For those outside of Sweden the points may not be guaranteed but it doesn’t hurt to try this method if you are looking to join the EuroBonus programYesterday we posted this offer on RC’s EuroBonus Bonus Points page:Earn up to 8,000 EuroBonus points when you join the EuroBonus program. Full detailsEarn 500 when you complete the form and join the program, earn an additional 1,500 for watching some videos and 6,000 more if you apply for and receive an SAS EuroBonus co-branded credit card.The page that “Full details” leads to is in Swedish and we can’t seem to find an English version and that is because we assume it is only meant for those living in Sweden. I gave it a try when signing up stating I was from Canada and that didn’t work. So I changed my country to Sweden (you don’t have to put in a house address just yet but you do have to put in mobile number, it seems any nine digits will work) and it let me sign for the program. That’s step 1, which gave me 500 points…BMO AIR MILES World MasterCard sign up bonus increased to 2,000 Reward Miles
– RewardsCanada.ca
I think we’ve seen this offer before and we aren’t sure if it is a response to Amex upping the bonus their Platinum Air Miles card but now you can earn up to 2,000 Bonus Air Miles Reward Miles with the BMO AIR MILES World MasterCard if you apply for the card by August 31st. The bonus is tiered with 1,000 miles being awarded on your first purchase and the second 1,000 coming after you spend $1,000 in the first three months of having the card. That bonus it pretty decent as it translate to 2 short haul tickets or a nice balance boost to another redemption. Remember too that this card offers 25% off all Air Miles flight redemptions which no other card provides. (Thanks to Randy M. for heads up!)Find out more or apply for the card here.
