For the ladies, I hope that you enjoy this day, whether you have a significant other or just spending time with family or friends. I must say, this is also a good time to travel since it is fairly cold in Canada at this time of the year. For the men, there is probably not much to say about this day except “stress”?
For the ones paying for the bill, the main thing to remember is which credit card to use at a restaurant. Here is a quick recap on the top 3 credit cards:
I just sneaked in my application a few days before the American Express ChoicePlus and American Express Choice Cards were cancelled. I am a big fan of the American Express Membership Rewards program because it gives you flexible and transferable rewards. Below were the highlights of each card:
Exactly a week away from Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be an appropriate time to list the top credit cards to use at restaurants.
The TrueEarnings Card Costco and American Express
No annual fee
You must be a Costco member to get this card
American Express has really stepped up its game to take some market share. Below are the credit cards with higher than usual sign up bonuses:
There is a current offer to earn 2,500 Air Miles points that expires on April 30, 2014 on the American Express AIR MILES Reserve Credit Card. The highlights of the credit card are as follows:
Since I’ve been on the road quite a bit the last few weeks, I saw that my gas bill is higher than normal, so I wanted to make sure that I maximize the number of points I earn each time I fill up.
First of all, I generally focus my purchases at Esso, Shell or Petro-Canada, because they all have a loyalty program associated with them. Between the three, I generally choose the one who will offer the lowest price and then fill up there. If they all have the same price, I give priority to Esso so that I can pile up my Aeroplan account because I value those points the most.
American Express has upped its Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card sign up bonus from 10,000 to 20,000 Starpoints. The highlights of the credit card are as follo
Many of us are travelling over the holidays, so this is a great opportunity to compare a few alternatives to travelling. Is taking the bus worth it? The answer, as usual is, it depends. I am clearly a big fan…
With the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card, you earn Scotia Rewards points that will be used for travel expenses. The highlights of the credit card are as follows:
Scotiabank has an interesting Platinum American Express Card. This credit card allows you to earn Scotia Rewards. Below are the highlights of the card: