Maximize Rewards
Experience the joy of travel by making the most of your loyalty reward points.
Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards for March 2019
For this month’s list, you’ll notice many promotions that ended in February that are off this list. There are times when promotions get extended, but other times not. This goes to show that if you do see a promotion that…
Tim Hortons Launches Tims Rewards Program
I was recently interviewed by Global News to provide my thoughts about Tim Hortons’ new rewards program called Tims Rewards (free to sign up). Looks like they want to compete with McDonald’s and Starbuck’s loyalty programs. Earning The program is fairly straight…
Credit Cards with Travel Medical Insurance for 65+ Years Old
A Pointshogger reader reached out to us and mentioned that it has been over 3 years since we last provided an update our post for travel insurance for people 65 years and older. So I think that it was appropriate…
Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers for March 2019
In my last top credit cards post, I started a new trend of mentioning featured cards in each list. I thought I’d keep it going. For this month, there are actually two cards that are tied. Also keep in mind…
Toronto Miles & Points Event
Fellow Toronto-based travel & points blogger Ricky from Prince of Travel (whom we had the pleasure of interviewing) will be putting together the next Toronto Miles & Points Event on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Walrus Pub & Beer Hall…
Rundown of Pioneer Bonus Bucks (updated March 11, 2019)
When I first wrote about Pioneer Bonus Bucks gas loyalty program, I did not live anywhere near any of the stations. But now I do and now I have a membership. So I thought this would be a good time to…
Marriott Bonvoy’s First Ever Promotion: Double Take
Marriott Bonvoy is offerings its first ever significant promotion since it re-branded itself, called “Double Take”. Marriott has 30 brands reaching 130 countries with over 6,900 hotels. In Canada, there are currently 230 hotels. Promotion Details The details of the…
Credit Cards which offer Free Airport Lounge Access (updated March 9, 2019)
Due to the popularity of this post, I think it was due for an update. Along with several changes to the industry since the last time. The most significant addition is the CIBC Aventura cards. The most significant change is…
Getting Started in the Miles and Points World
Some of the most frequent questions that I get from readers or people that I meet in person are: How do I get in on the points game? Which credit card should I sign up for? What is the best…
Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for March 2019
Quite a few promotions that were carrying over from 2018 came to an end last month. Some were extended and some were changed. This month is the beginning of many new 2019 offers. Several other 2018 promotions are coming to…
What to do ahead of Cineplex’s Scene Rewards Program Changes
Cineplex’s Scene Rewards program is going through some changes effective April 17, 2019. In summary, for the most part, you will be earning points faster, but need more points for some reward redemptions. I will discuss the changes and offer some…
Rundown of VIA Preference (updated March 1, 2019)
I have mentioned this many times throughout my blog that travelling by train is my favourite mode of transportation. The two mains are because it feels the most comfortable and most eco-friendly option. Before owning a car, travelling by train…
