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Will Movie Theatres Ever be the Same?

ByByMattAug 17, 2020

Today’s post is inspired by an article on CBC that reported that Cineplex lost $98.9-million in the second quarter, which represents a 90% decrease in revenue. To further the woes, the previously announced Cineworld takeover is now scrapped.  You may notice…

Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers for August 2020

ByByMattAug 15, 2020

Another month, another short list. One offer coming due this list before we make it to the next list is the TD Cash Back card. Keep in mind that this monthly post only includes temporary offers with higher than normal cash…

Marriott Bonvoy’s Lucrative Summer and Fall Promotion

ByByMattAug 13, 2020

As travel is slowly opening up Marriott Bonvoy is launching its rest of the summer and fall promotions. More than likely, we will probably see more people focusing on road trips, rather than long haul flights. So this promotion is a…

Changes to Aeroplan Co-Branded Cards

ByByMattAug 11, 2020

In Canada, we are fortunate enough to have 3 credit card companies who have partnered up with Air Canada to offer co-branded credit cards. Since Air Canada has bought out Aeroplan, the plan, at the moment, is for all 3…

Preview of Top 3 Features of Air Canada’s Revamped Aeroplan Program

ByByMattAug 11, 2020

Air Canada announced the features and benefits of its refreshed Aeroplan loyalty program, along with the additional benefits that come with TD, CIBC and American Express affiliated credit cards that will come into effect in November 8, 2020. We will…

Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for August 2020

ByByMattAug 5, 2020

A new month, a list new, but there are no changes from last month. Do note that some offers end sometime this month and the rest at the end of October. Top Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for August…

Current Frequent Flyer Miles and Hotel Points Expiry Extensions

ByByMattAug 2, 2020

See also: COVID-19 Updates for our most up-to-date tracking.  Things have evolved quite a bit since March 2020 when the coronavirus lockdowns hit the travel industry. As time went on, airline and hotel program made adjustments to stay afloat. They…

End of an Era: Capital One World Elite Aspire Travel MasterCard

ByByMattJul 30, 2020

I’ve held off writing this post for a while now because I am still a little shocked and sadden by the changes. You may have read about the Capital One World Elite Aspire Travel MasterCard that was discontinued almost 3…

Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards for July 2020

ByByMattJul 25, 2020

This month’s list has really trimmed down with CIBC now offering more permanent first year fee waived offers. Because of that, I have also taken off the ongoing first year fee waived offers as that list grew too long. Keep…

Aeroplan Expiry Policy Extended from 12 months to 18 months

ByByMattJul 23, 2020

Aeroplan initially paused Aeroplan miles expiry until July 14, 2020. When that came to an end, a few days later, on July 20, 2020, Aeroplan announced that it will be expanding its expiry policy from 12 months to 18 months.…

Air Miles Launches “Rewarding Canadians Everyday” and “Summer Giveaway”

ByByMattJul 20, 2020

Air Miles has been trying to elevate its game this summer. To be fair, I think that this is their chance to shine, with the travel industry down. Air Miles is more diversified in its reward options. Today, they are…

15% Off Marriott Gift Cards

ByByMattJul 20, 2020

With the economy slowly opening up through Canada and parts of the United States, Marriott Bonvoy is launching a 15% off gift card promotion. Effective today, July 20, 2020, until July 24, 2020, residents of Canada and the US only…

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