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[PROMOTION] Air Miles Bonus Boom

ByByMattMar 25, 2021

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

ByByMattMar 25, 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

ByByMattMar 15, 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

ByByMattMar 13, 2021

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

ByByMattMar 9, 2021

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

ByByMattMar 6, 2021

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

ByByMattMar 5, 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)

ByByMattMar 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

ByByMattFeb 25, 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…

Achieving and Keeping a Healthy Credit Score

ByByMattFeb 24, 2021

We feature guest writer, Raúl Menéndez, who is an Outreach Specialist with Money.com. Today’s post may seem a little different than our usual theme on maximising earning rewards. Raúl will be sharing his experience of going from a low credit…

Approved List of Hotels for Quarantine Now Live

ByByMattFeb 22, 2021

It is official, the February 22, 2021 hotel quarantine rules for incoming air travellers are now in effect and the list of approved hotels are out on the Government of Canada website.  Keep in mind that there are currently only…

Current 10% Cash Back Portfolio for February 2021

ByByMattFeb 20, 2021

Since the Canadian market has a strong 10% cash back market, we will be retiring our Top Current Cash Back post that we last published this month and replace that slot with this one instead. This month’s list is boosted…

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