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Today, we feature a special Pointshogger contributor, Luc Hamelin, who has been an Aeroplan member since the program was launched in 1984. He has learned through travel experience that reading the fine prints on travel documents can make a huge…

CBC published an article about how wait times for passengers at airport security have grown so long that at least two major airports (Toronto and Vancouver) are paying millions of dollars for extra officers to help reduce the lineups. The article…

Marriott Rewards changing its #MRPoints program to #RewardsPoints. I think maybe this is another move towards integrating Ritz-Carleton and SPG into one rewards program. They may not longer want to only refer to their program as Marriott Rewards? Social Media…

Another month, another Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses list. Keep in mind that I have been combining personal and business cards onto the same list. We also have two other types of monthly lists going on:…

The CIBC Aventura Visa Business Card is currently running two highly competitive promotions at the same time. A first year fee waived and travel credit bonus. Below are the highlights of the credit card: $120 annual fee (first year fee waived if…

This year seems to be the year of the cash back cards! Another cash back card has been introduced to the market. We recently saw the not-so-impressive: RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite MasterCard TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card…

This question of which credit card do I have in my wallet seems to be asked fairly often. So I thought I would share my updated portfolio from last time. I generally try to shake up my batch of credit…

Below is a list of the best first year fee waived offers on the market. We also have two other types of monthly lists going on: Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers Top Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonus Offers

Another cash back credit card is being added to the market. The last one was the TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card, this time is the RBC’s turn. They are not offering a Cash Back Preferred World Elite MasterCard with…

I know that I have been writing about Aeroplan quite frequently lately, but it does seem like they are making a big effort to increase their presence. When I logged into my E-Rewards account today, I noticed that Aeroplan is…

Aeroplan is really making an effort to step up their game, as their contract ends with Air Canada. I am uncertain what their long term plans are at the moment, probably trying to find new partners. However, in the meantime,…

I am excited to find out that the American Express SimplyCash Preferred Card has made a significant changes to its cash back earning ratio. Below are the current highlights of the credit card: