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Best to Avoid PayPower
Seems like the PayPower Reloadable Mastercard Prepaid Program issues are never-ending (also been receiving email concerns about PayPower.
Best Credit Cards for Foreign Purchases (updated January 8, 2018)
The United States have quite a few credit cards that offer no foreign transaction fees. Comparatively speaking, Canadians have the short end of the stick. Especially with the discontinuation of the two Chase Canada credit cards (Amazon and Marriott) that offer no…
MBNA Nordstrom Rewards Visa
MBNA has quietly introduced a new Nordstrom Rewards Visa card that allows you to collect points with Nordstrom’s Debut Rewards program.
2018 IHG Award Rate Changes
IHG Rewards is one of my favourite hotel chains. I feel that they offer decent value, especially during their Pointsbreak promotions where you can redeem 5,000 points for any of the hotel rooms on the list. I have personally taken…
Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for January 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
