Alaska may officially be part of the United States, but, geographically, it’s attached to Canada, and Alaska Airlines is a great air carrier that operates in Canada. If you like to fly Alaska Airlines, you can receive a number of benefits if you use the MasterCard branded by the air carrier. The Alaska Airlines MasterCard, [...]
Review: Alaska Airlines MasterCard
by Janet Hutchins on October 18, 2011 in Reviews
Capital One Low Rate Guaranteed Secured MasterCard
by Janet Hutchins on September 23, 2011 in Reviews
One of the most important things you can do for your finances is to build good credit. However, if you have made mistakes in the past, or if you don’t have an established credit history, you might have difficulty getting access to a Canadian credit card that can help you build credit. In such cases, [...]
MBNA Smart Cash Card Facelift
by CCC Staff on September 6, 2011 in Reviews
Since its launch in June of 2010, the MBNA Smart Cash card has become the most popular rewards card at Credit Cards Canada. It was announced today that the card has received an updated look. We think the updated card art has a very fresh look and does a good job of reinforcing the brand. [...]
Two New Credit Cards Available at Credit Cards Canada: Capital one Aspire Cash
by Janet Hutchins on September 2, 2011 in Reviews
Recently, two new credit cards have been made available at Credit Cards Canada. We are pleased to continue offering access to the best Canadian credit cards, and our new offerings, two Capital One Aspire Cash credit cards, are likely to to be great picks for certain customers. Both of these cards offer cash back, and [...]
Review: Canadian Tire Cash Advantage MasterCard
by Janet Hutchins on August 16, 2011 in Reviews
One of the ways that you can improve your ability to earn rewards with a credit card is to choose cards associated with specific businesses. If you frequent a business, you can reap the advantages of a Canadian rewards card associated with that business. One of your options is the Canadian Tire Cash Advantage MasterCard. [...]
Credit Card Review: MBNA Studentawards MasterCard
by Janet Hutchins on July 19, 2011 in Reviews
With back to school time coming up, it’s time to think about what students can do to improve their finances. One of the ways that you can do this is to view credit cards as valuable tools that can help you earn free stuff. As a student, free is good. One of the Canadian credit [...]
Credit Card Review: American Express Air Miles Platinum Card
by Janet Hutchins on June 10, 2011 in Reviews
Are you considering a rewards credit card? If you like to travel, you might consider the American Express Air Miles Platinum Credit Card. You can earn rewards quickly, and redeem them for more than just travel. You earn AIR MILES rewards for redemption at the AIR MILES site, and that includes leisure and entertainment opportunities [...]
Best Credit Cards for Excellent Credit: 2011 Review
by Janet Hutchins on May 10, 2011 in Reviews
The truth is that someone with good credit can have better luck with credit cards than someone with poor credit. Indeed, you are likely to get better terms — and better rewards — when you have good credit. Here are some of the best Canadian credit cards for those with excellent credit: Best Low Rate [...]
Credit Card Review: Capital One Guaranteed MasterCard
by Janet Hutchins on April 22, 2011 in Personal Finance, Reviews
In some cases, you might be interested in strengthening your credit history. However, that can be difficult without a credit card. If you have had credit problems in the past, or if you are trying to build your credit history from scratch, you can start out with help from a guaranteed credit card. These are [...]
Use Your Shoppers Optimum Card For Quo Products and Get 15x the Points
by Janet Hutchins on March 17, 2011 in Reviews, Shopping
Right now, Shoppers Drug Mart is running a promotion that can result in 15x the Shoppers Optimum points. If you are looking for beauty products, you can purchase Quo products to take advantage of this offer, which runs until March 25, 2011. Use your Shoppers Optimum MasterCard to purchase at least $25 in Quo beauty [...]
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