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Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for January 2018

ByByMattJan 5, 2018

As per requested from last month, I included the normal sign up bonus information as well. Thanks for the suggestion Marja! Note that we also have two other types of monthly lists going on: Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers…

My 2018 Predictions for the Miles and Points World

ByByMattJan 2, 2018

Predictions has been a more recent (2017, 2016) tradition for me, but I am starting to get the hang of it. This idea started when I started getting more questions about what I think will happen. So I mine as…

Happy New Year! 2018 Wish List

ByByMattJan 1, 2018

Happy New Year!! A new year, also means a new wish list! Below is our 2018 wish list, which we will provide a mid-term report on Canada Day (July 1) and a final report on New Year’s Eve. To be…

New Year’s Eve! Recap of 2017

ByByMattDec 31, 2017

Another year, another final report card with regards to our 2017 wish list. Note that Canada Day is when we provide a mid-year report card. Here’s a quick recap of the grading system:

Freedom Flights Going Through Canada

ByByMattDec 29, 2017

My last post on Freedom flights through Canada was definitely due or an update.  The concept of “Freedoms of the Air” is basically the right to use airspace. There are different types of freedom flights. Before the ones that you can…

Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards for December 2017

ByByMattDec 28, 2017

We are back again with our monthly update on the first year fee waived credit cards list. Note that we also have two other types of monthly lists going on: Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers Top Higher than Normal…

Boxing Day! Things to Prepare for Next Year

ByByMattDec 26, 2017

This post may seem more relevant to those of you who have been following Pointshogger over the years. Basically, to win the miles and points game, you need to be constantly planning ahead. Post like this are to provide tips…

Merry Christmas! Shopping Tips 2017

ByByMattDec 25, 2017

Today, I continue my tradition of providing my shopping tips ahead of Boxing Day tomorrow. You can also read about my tips from the previous years (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013). Some of my tips may seem tacky, but we are…

[REVIEW] Scotia Momentum Mastercard Credit Card

ByByMattDec 23, 2017

Another cash back credit card has been introduced to the Canadian credit card industry. This time, it is the Scotia Momentum MasterCard Credit Card. Below are the highlights of the credit card: No annual Earn 1% gas stations, grocery stores, drug…

Aeroplan eStore Boxing Day Promotions Starting Now

ByByMattDec 21, 2017

Aeroplan is starting Boxing Day promotions early. From now until January 2, 2018, members can earn up to 7x the miles on select retailers (including: Michael Kors, Indigo, Under Armour, iTunes, Sephora, Nike) at the Aeroplan eStore. Costco.ca has its own 4x…

Loblaw Offering $25 Gift Card for Price Fixing

ByByMattDec 19, 2017

Loblaw pretty much admitted to price-fixing today. The Canadian Competition Bureau was alerted of this matter. The price fixing affected the George Weston’s bakery division. However, the Competition Bureau executed warrants to search the offices of certain grocers to gather evidence, but…

Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers for December 2017

ByByMattDec 15, 2017

Not much changed from last month. Though keep in mind that we also have a Top Cash Back Credit Cards page. The difference is that the main page focuses on any (permanent or temporary offers), while this post focuses on temporary…

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