The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer credit cards and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Did you know that there are many other options?
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Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for September - These cards provide some of the best value out of their welcome bonuses + MORE Sep 11th
Here are the Rewards Canada Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of September! This is not a 'best' credit card list like our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings but instead a look at cards that have very good acquisition (sign up) offers. As always when choosing a card you should al.... More »
The best credit cards with roadside assistance in Canada for 2025 + MORE Feb 21st
Roadside assistance belongs on the same list as a plunger, first-aid kit and a screwdriver small enough to fix your sunglasses: “Things you don’t realize you need, until you need them.” Simply put, when you’re stranded on the highway during a good ol’ Canadian snowstorm or on your way to t.... 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 »
NAFTA: Early sticking points encountered on numerous issues + MORE Sep 5th
MEXICO CITY — Negotiators have run into a series of early sticking points on nearly every major element considered key to achieving a new NAFTA agreement, according to sources who describe a dialogue-of-the-deaf-like approach to sensitive issues.
A recurring pattern has emerged during the current .... More »
When you get a windfall, pay debts in full to restore credit
– creditcards.com
Use that windfall to pay debts off; a partial settlement will be taxable and bog down your score
