Keeping up with credit card bills will remain a key priority for many Canadians as the economy continues to reel from the financial ramifications of the pandemic and the months-long lockdown. Read More
Canadian banks have cut credit card interest rates to ease the financial toll that Covid-19 is taking on people and businesses. Read More
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Cancelling trips during Covid-19: What credit card insurance does — and does not — cover
Air travel has practically come to a halt as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to paralyze the global economy and the tourism industry alike. Read More
We’ve all seen the ads on television, in print and on the Internet promoting various apps or services that display your credit score and dispense advice about it. But how exactly do you get a good credit score in Canada, and once you do, how can you maintain it? Read More
We’ve all seen the television commercials or print ads for major credit card providers featuring a frustrated client cutting their card in half with a large pair of scissors. Now, if only cancelling a credit card were that easy… Read More
To say that credit cards make certain things in cardholders’ lives easier would certainly not be an understatement. If you regularly make purchases with your credit card, you might also be aware of extended warranties on certain products. Many credit card issuers provide extended warranty protection for items that are sold with a warranty directly from the manufacturer. Read More
When you hear the words “roadside assistance,” the first name that might pop into your head is CAA, which has one of the most recognizable roadside assistance programs in Canada. While Canadian drivers are legally not required to enrol in roadside assistance, it is arguably just as important to have as car insurance from a practical standpoint. Read More
Marriott Bonvoy is the name of the new rewards program, replacing current loyalty brands Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest. Marriott Bonvoy is built on the belief that travel enriches us all. It promises “unmatched benefits,” but does it live up to all the hype? Read More
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American Express Platinum Card Review: The Platinum Card Takes Luxury Travel to New Heights
Have you ever had your flight delayed because of bad weather and dreamt of somewhere to unwind with a delicious warm meal? The good news is there is a more sophisticated and relaxing way to travel—with the American Express Platinum Card®. From complimentary cocktails and hot meals at airport lounges—to free room upgrades at luxury hotels, the new Platinum Card® elevates the art of travel. Read More
Credit cards are one of the best tools a traveler can have. Flights are generally the most expensive part of your trip, and anything you can do to bring the cost down is a major win. By choosing the right credit card now, you can earn a ton of points, all based on what you are already spending at home. Read More