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[PROMOTION] First Year Fee Still Waived with the Scotiabank Momentum Infinite Visa (expired on June 30, 2015)
Scotiabank has been continually waiving its first year fee on its Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card. Generally the promotion gets extended. This time around, the offer ends on June 30, 2015. We’ll see if the promotion gets extended again. But I…
[DISCONTINUED] Capital One Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards
Two more credit cards are being taken off the shelf. It is one again Capital One’s turn. They have discontinued the Delta SkyMiles Gold MasterCard and the Delta SkyMiles World MasterCard.
Amazon.ca Increasing its Inventory to Include more Clothing
This is actually a very welcome addition. Amazon.ca wants to compete in the clothing business. This move is probably going to put some pressure on physical retail stores.
Top Credit Cards to Use on Road Trips
With the summer months coming up, lots of people intend on going on road trips, so of course, having a solid credit card portfolio with you can help you maximize the rewards on all the expenses that come with a…
How Will HSBC’s Cut Affect Canada?
If you walk around the Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), you will notice a lot of HSBC advertisements.
[PROMOTION] WestJet Bonus Offers on Select Routes (expired on August 31, 2015)
WestJet is now offering two very decent promotions. The first one allows you to earn 2x the WestJet dollars when you register and travel on select British Columbia routes between June 4, 2015 and August 31, 2015. The eligible routes…
Changes to American Express’ Referral Program
American Express has put a limit on the number of referral points that one can earn in a calendar year. The limit is essentially set at 15 per credit card per calendar year. At first thought, I felt that it…
[AIRPORT] Options for Flights from Beijing to Canada
China being the largest country in the world, along with the high Chinese population in Canada, there is bound to be a lot of traffic between the two countries. There are several options available for a direct flight. There are…
Negative Changes to the TD Points Program
It is now TD’s turn to devalue its points program. Effective August 16, 2015, you will need more points to redeem for the same reward. Here is a breakdown on the new redemption schedule:
[TRAVEL INSURANCE] Best Credit Cards for Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption
We will be writing a multiple part series on the best credit cards for travel insurance. Each post will cover a different category of insurance. First up, we have Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption. This insurance financially protects you if…
[ANALYSIS] NEXUS
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) cooperate in a joint venture called NEXUS to simplify border crossing for low-risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States. This is especially useful for people who…
[ANALYSIS] BMO Air Miles World Elite MasterCard
The Bank of Montreal is offering its new Air Miles World Elite MasterCard, so today, we will be analysing the benefits of this credit card and whether the annual fee is worth it. Below are the highlights of the credit…
