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Pointshogger, Most Consistent Travel & Information Blog 2021, Canada (LUXlife Awards)
The LUXlife magazine is a premium lifestyle publication distributed globally. They focus on a range of topics within the luxury lifestyle industry, including travel, which is most relevant to our topic today. LUXlife announced all its winners of their Travel…
Air Canada and Air Transat Terminate Acquisition
Air Canada’s acquisition of Air Transat has been in the works for almost 2 years. After all the hurdles that they had to go through to get to this point, only to end in a cancellation of the buyout. The…
Get Rewarded while Building Credit with Plastk
In the past, we have not written about secured credit cards much because our blog is focused on earning and redeeming rewards. However, unlike other secured credit cards who do not offer a reward for spending, Plastk offers a one…
[PROMOTION] Air Miles Bonus Boom
Starting today, over the next 3 weeks, Air Miles is offering its spring Bonus Boom promotion. Effective March 25, 2021, until April 14, 2021, Air Miles collectors can earn 95 bonus miles after making purchases at 3 partners. We value…
Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards for April 2021
All the offers (Scotiabank and Brim) that expired in February actually all got extended. For this month, HSBC is up next for expiry if you were looking at their offers. Only a few days left for the HSBC promotions. Keep…
Current 10% Cash Back Portfolio for March 2021
This is the first month that we are eliminating the monthly Top Cash Back Credit Cards post. The reason is because there is a strong 10% cash back market (permanent and temporary offers) in Canada. We have replaced this slot…
Fast Track to Best Western Elite Status
While not the flashiest hotel chain, I am still a big fan of Best Western, Where they may lack in luxury, they make it up in affordability, availability and customer service. In 2021, they have cut the requirements to qualify…
Earn Aeroplan Points at Starbucks Canada
Air Canada’s frequent flyer program, Aeroplan, has launched a partnership with Starbucks Canada that enables Aeroplan members to earn and redeem points on Starbucks (e.g. beverages and snacks). Link Accounts Members need to go to aircanada.com/starbucks to link their Aeroplan and…
Putting Together a No Annual Fee Credit Card Portfolio
Due to the government lockdowns that occurred throughout the past 12 months (already? … gasp!), I find that I have dramatically reduced spending. The reduction in spending inspired me to write up this post. I’m sure that I’m not the…
Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for March 2021
For this month’s list, the HSBC and RBC offers are coming to an end, but we introduce the 40,000 sign up bonus Scotiabank Gold American Express. Top Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for March 2021
[TRAIN] Rundown of VIA Preference (updated March 1, 2021)
It has been over 2 years since my last update regarding VIA Rail’s loyalty program: VIA Preference. Also, if you have read my other train related posts, you’ll know that I am a huge fan of trains… yes… even more…
Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards for February 2021
Several offers are expiring at the end of the month, so if you have been thinking about these offers, you may want to apply for them soon as they expire in 3 days. Keep in mind that permanent first year…