Predictions has been a more recent (2017, 2016) tradition for me, but I am starting to get the hang of it. This idea started when I started getting more questions about what I think will happen. So I mine as well put all my ideas into one post, put myself to the test to see how I do by the end of the year.
Let’s start with a recap on how I did last year before we embark on the new year.
Happy New Year!!
A new year, also means a new wish list! Below is our 2018 wish list, which we will provide a mid-term report on Canada Day (July 1) and a final report on New Year’s Eve.
To be fair, I believe that my wishes are a win/win/win scenario for everyone involved in the transaction.
Another year, another final report card with regards to our 2017 wish list. Note that Canada Day is when we provide a mid-year report card.
Here’s a quick recap of the grading system:
My last post on Freedom flights through Canada was definitely due or an update.
The concept of “Freedoms of the Air” is basically the right to use airspace. There are different types of freedom flights. Before the ones that you can find in Canada, below is a quick summary of the 9 (along with 1 modified) types of Freedom Flights:
We are back again with our monthly update on the first year fee waived credit cards list. Note that we also have two other types of monthly lists going on: Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers Top Higher than Normal…
This post may seem more relevant to those of you who have been following Pointshogger over the years. Basically, to win the miles and points game, you need to be constantly planning ahead. Post like this are to provide tips and tricks on how to be ahead of the game. You are more than welcome to read my previous Boxing Day posts to get caught up (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013).
Today, I continue my tradition of providing my shopping tips ahead of Boxing Day tomorrow. You can also read about my tips from the previous years (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013). Some of my tips may seem tacky, but we are going for optimizing your money.
Another cash back credit card has been introduced to the Canadian credit card industry. This time, it is the Scotia Momentum MasterCard Credit Card. Below are the highlights of the credit card:
No annual
Earn 1% gas stations, grocery stores, drug stores and recurring bill payments
Earn 0.5% cash back on all other purchases
Aeroplan is starting Boxing Day promotions early. From now until January 2, 2018, members can earn up to 7x the miles on select retailers (including: Michael Kors, Indigo, Under Armour, iTunes, Sephora, Nike) at the Aeroplan eStore. Costco.ca has its own 4x miles promotion between December 18, 2017 to December 28, 2017.
Loblaw pretty much admitted to price-fixing today. The Canadian Competition Bureau was alerted of this matter. The price fixing affected the George Weston’s bakery division.
However, the Competition Bureau executed warrants to search the offices of certain grocers to gather evidence, but said that there had been no conclusion of wrongdoing and no charges had been laid.