Credit Cards

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[PROMOTION] First Year Fee Waived on CIBC Aerogold Visa Card for Business (expired on August 31, 2015)

There are not too many good business credit card out there in Canada. Mostly because the annual fees are actually higher than the individual version and they generally do not waive the annual fees. But every now and then, we see a great promotion to consider. Today, we are taking a look at the CIBC Aerogold Visa Card for Business.

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[DISCONTINUED] Hilton HHonors No Longer an American Express Membership Rewards Transfer Partner

It seems to me that hotel programs are getting less and less affiliation with financial institutions in Canada. Another blow to the hotel rewards world is that Hilton HHonors is no longer a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards.

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[READER QUESTION] What is Happening with the Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card?

As you may have already noticed, it seems that you cannot apply for the Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card through the Chase Canada, because the “Apply Now” button has disappeared. However, it has been known that there are still two separate links that work with the 50,000 sign up bonus and the 30,000 sign up bonus.

There is no way to know how much longer this credit card will be around for, so if you have been thinking about it, I would go for it sooner rather than later. Here is a quick reminder of the highlights of the credit card:

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Credit Cards for the NHL Playoffs

As an Ottawa Senators fan I am happy to say that this past Saturday on April 12, 2015, the Sens securely wins a spot in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, a miracle we all thought was improbable. On the same day, Canadian Tire Centre supported the National Capital’s die hard fans by opening up the centre with free admission and parking to watch the game which will determine the team’s fate in the playoffs. As minutes ticked away to the end of period three, all fans in the Canadian Tire Centre stood on their feet to celebrate the Ottawa team’s victory.

[ANALYSIS] Capital One Transferring my Aspire World Travel Card to Travel World Elite

I recently received a letter from Capital One saying that I will be transferred away from the Capital One Aspire World Travel MasterCard which was discontinued to the new Capital One Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard instead, sometime before August 16, 2015 where the Capital One Aspire World Travel MasterCard will be deactivated (according to my letter). I was initially told that the Capital One Aspire World Travel MasterCard was going to be grandfathered, but I guess not.

Because of this transfer, I am going to take a deeper look into the benefits of the Capital One Aspire World Travel MasterCard. Below are the benefits that come with it.