One strategy that many have implemented is to pool all their points into one loyalty program so that they have more points to redeem for something more significant. In today’s post, I will discuss the pros and cons of having fewer loyalty programs versus many programs.
Below are a few great promotions. I gave a few shopping tips recently, hopefully those tips will help you take advantage of these promotions. Between January 6, 2014 and January 10, 2014, you can get a $10 Shoppers Drug Mart…
Last time, we wrote about the top credit card at one of the more low profile banks, HSBC Canada. This time around, we’re looking at another low profile bank, Laurentian bank, to see if there is a hidden gem. The Laurentian bank website is definitely not user-friendly at all, but I managed to rumble through the site to figure out what types of products they offer.
CIBC decided to waived its annual fee and raise the sign up bonus. Previously, CIBC had the 30,000 sign up bonus Aventura points promotion, but no annual fee waived. Now they reduced the sign up bonus to 20,000 points, but waived the first year annual fee, which I think is the better deal.
Another new year, another new semester for students. It can be stressful being a student at this time of the year. Waiting for exam results, applying for jobs in time for the summer, dreading going back to school after a restful holiday, etc. Having a solid credit card can alleviate some of the stress.
As 2013 is coming to a close, 2014 is an opportunity for a fresh start. What I enjoyed and appreciated the most in 2013 was the higher than usual sign up bonuses between the credit card companies, to name a…
Even though the full blown Boxing Day shopping has come and gone, there are still quite a lot of promotions out there. Between December 26 and December 31, 2013, there are usually residual deals left. Just remember not to get tricked into buying…
I am going to challenge all of you. Boxing Day can be the day where you regret making so many purchases that you later realize that you didn’t need. Instead, I hope that everyone will make purchases that they will feel good about for the next 6-12 months and because of the good feeling, you will come up with an even better strategy for next year.
Safe travels and enjoy the holidays! Thank you for all those who took the time to read our blog and giving us new ideas on what to write about. We are definitely always looking for new ideas, so feel free to leave a comment.
Since today all the stores are closed and tomorrow is Boxing Day, I will take this opportunity to give a few shopping tips and mention a few promotions to look out for tomorrow.
It is the day before Christmas. If you are an extremely last minute shopper, I suspect one of the stores that you will check out for various gift ideas is Chapters. Chapters is affiliated with the Plum Rewards program that encompasses several others bookstores including: Indigo, Coles, SmithBooks, Indigo Spirit and Prospero-The Book Company.