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The Cash Back War is On!

ByMatt February 7, 2017September 20, 2023

There are a handful of credit card companies that are really upping their game when it comes to cash back credit cards. Some promotions are permanent or indefinite, others are temporary.

For the past 2 years, I really felt that the Canadian credit card companies are putting more and more emphasis on cash back credit cards. Maybe they are capitalizing on people’s frustration with mile and points programs. Maybe it is more profitable, considering that there is no real lucrative sign up bonuses that are offered. Whatever the reason is, I really do believe that the current competitive in the cash back market is the best I’ve ever seen.

American Express (AMEX) | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) | Toronto Dominion (TD)

Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for February 2017

ByMatt February 5, 2017September 20, 2023

Quite a few credit card offers feel off the books from the 2016 holdover, so we are really getting a look at what 2017 has to offer going forward. Last year was really a strong year, so I have drastically lowered my expectations for this year.

For now, here’s the list of top credit card sign up bonuses that have a higher than normal offer.

Air Canada (Aeroplan) | American Express (AMEX) | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) | Toronto Dominion (TD)

AMEX vs. CIBC vs. TD Aeroplan (Lowest Annual Fees)

ByMatt January 31, 2017January 28, 2017

Today, I am continue my series on credit card comparisons, which I asked my readers to provide suggestions. Feel free to continually add more suggestions to the comment section in that post. I have already written posts about the other co-branded…

Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards (updated January 26, 2017)

ByMatt January 26, 2017September 20, 2023

First year fee waived promotions are extremely valuable. One of the biggest deterrence of signing up for a credit card is a hefty annual fee. By waiving the first year annual fee, customers can get a free trial before deciding whether they want to keep it going.

American Express (AMEX) | Business | Membership Rewards (American Express)

Reduce your Business Expenses with American Express

ByMatt January 18, 2017January 16, 2017

As you know, we have teamed up with American Express Business to offer a better than advertised sign up bonus offer. Offers can include a 75,000 sign up bonus with the Business Platinum with free gold supplementary cards. The offer will vary depending on the business. If you are a business owner, I definitely recommend that you fill out the referral form and find out what you qualify for!

Air Canada (Aeroplan) | American Express (AMEX) | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) | Toronto Dominion (TD)

AMEX vs. CIBC vs. TD Aeroplan Platinum/Privilege Cards

ByMatt January 17, 2017December 28, 2016

Today, I will be comparing the American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card, CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite Privilege and TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card. But first, below are the highlights of each respective cards and then provided my commentary on some of the key factors to compare.

American Express (AMEX) | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) | Capital One | Scotiabank

Top Credit Cards to use at Restaurants (updated January 14, 2017)

ByMatt January 14, 2017September 20, 2023

We are exactly 1 month away from Valentine’s Day. One of the biggest expenses on that day is the restaurant bill. With one month away, you should have enough time to sign up for a credit card to help you optimize your rewards on that day. This list is due for an update anyway.

American Express (AMEX) | Rogers Bank

Best Travel Credit Cards

ByMatt January 11, 2017August 3, 2017

The question of which is the best travel credit card has been asked frequently. I would not say that there is one absolute best credit card out there. However, you can argue that there is a best credit card for specific travel situations. I have included 3 key factors to consider when determining which is the best credit card to use under certain situations.

Best Credit Card for Each Financial Institution (January 8, 2017)

ByMatt January 8, 2017September 20, 2023

I have written posts ranking each financial institution, but I thought it would be fun to write a post listing the top credit card of each financial institution. I have listed the credit cards based on the most recent financial institution rankings….

Air Canada (Aeroplan) | American Express (AMEX) | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) | Toronto Dominion (TD)

AMEX vs. CIBC vs. TD Aeroplan Gold/Infinite Cards

ByMatt January 4, 2017December 27, 2016

Today, we start with the comparison between the more popular co-branded Aeroplan cards: American Express AeroplanPlus Gold, CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite Card and TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card. Including business versions, there are over 10 different types of co-branded Aeroplan cards. So I will focus on comparing similar level cards and then you can cross reference them in the future.