Author: Matt

Matt has been an avid points collector since 1992 (an elementary school student), when his dad signed up for the new (at the time) Air Miles program. Since then, Matt took a keen interest in learning how the miles and points world works. He quickly found out that there is a lot of value in leveraging miles and points to fund his passion for travelling.
[INTERVIEW] Alana Levine, Chief Revenue Officer, Fintel Connect

[INTERVIEW] Alana Levine, Chief Revenue Officer, Fintel Connect

ByMatt

Today, we continue to celebrate the lead up to our 10 year anniversary later this year by we are welcoming featuring Alana Levine, Chief Revenue Office, at Fintel Connect. We have been working with Fintel for several years and now have been a major partner to the blog. Alena is going to provide us with some insights on what they are about and what they are working on. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer our questions Alana. Looking forward to the future as we continue to grow together!

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Aeroplan and Parkland (Journie Rewards) Team up!

ByMatt

Air Canada’s Aeroplan and Parkland’s Journie Rewards are teaming up to increase earning and redemption opportunities.

Parkland owns and operates Canadian gas stations including Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer, Fas Gas, and ON the RUN and Marché Express. These stations allow customers to earn Journie Rewards, which we are a big fan of. The partnership is set to launch in the fall of 2023.

Current 10% and Above Cash Back Offers for April 2023
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Current 10% and Above Cash Back Offers for April 2023

ByMatt

We are back again with another month of top credit cards currently offering at least a 10% cash back bonus promotion. There is only one cash back promotion expiring this month. 

There are many other cash back offers out there too, but because the market is very competitive now, so only the 10% and above offer make it to our monthly list. Keep in mind that we still have the Top Cash Back Credit Cards page for a more complete list of cards.

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Top Credit Cards for Purchasing Gas (updated April 14, 2023)

ByMatt

It was good while it latest I guess. Looks like gas prices have started to spike again in the month of April after a few months of stability prior to that. Starting with new carbon tax, supply issues, etc. This is probably as good as time as any to list some of the best credit cards to use for gas purchases.

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[DISCONTINUED] American Express Air Miles Co-Branded Cards

ByMatt

With BMO looking to purchase Air Miles, American Express has discontinued its American Express Air Miles co-branded credit cards. It was really only a matter of time it seems. 

All the links are broken now on their website are broken now. If you are an existing cardholders, it looks like you can continue to use your card. But I would expect those to be discontinued in the feature too.

[INTERVIEW] Frugal Flyer – Looking Ahead!

[INTERVIEW] Frugal Flyer – Looking Ahead!

ByMatt

We continue celebrating the lead up to our 10 year anniversary later this year by we are welcoming back the Frugal Flyer team to catch up with how they have been doing since we last interview them almost a year ago. Looks like lots of changed and looking forward to seeing what more they have in store.  Even though they are relative new to the Canadian travel blogging scene, they really came out “flying”! Thank you Reed, Hugh and Daniel for taking the time to answer our questions and we really looking forward to seeing you grow.  

[INTERVIEW] Jean-Maximilien Voisine, President and Founder of Milesopedia

[INTERVIEW] Jean-Maximilien Voisine, President and Founder of Milesopedia

ByMatt

Today, we continue celebrating the lead up to our 10 year anniversary later this year by interviewing another special guest, Jean-Maximilien Voisine, President and Founder of Milesopedia. A few days ago, we featured the OG in the Canadian miles and points world. Now we are featuring the OG French Canadian blogger. Since then, Milesopedia has grown to so much more, as well as offering content in French and in English. Their growth has been such an inspiration to us and pushing us to keep going. Thank you Jean-Maximilien for taking the time to answer our questions and look forward to further growth.  

[INTERVIEW] Patrick Sojka, Founder of Rewards Canada

[INTERVIEW] Patrick Sojka, Founder of Rewards Canada

ByMatt

We continue celebrating the lead up to our 10 year anniversary later this year by interviewing a very special guest. We are honoured to feature Patrick Sojka, founder of Rewards Canada, whom we consider as the OG in the Canadian miles and points world. He is a big part of the reason why Pointshogger exists as he inspired us to start our blog to compliment his work. I am personally a huge fan of their site and continue to consult it frequently to this day. Thank you Patrick for taking the time to answer our questions today and looking forward to what you have in the works on YouTube and your Podcast!