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Happy Valentine’s Day! VIA Rail Discount Tuesdays
Happy Valentine’s Day! Though not related to VIA Rail, I do hope that you have a fun day! If you are eating out, remember to use one of the credit cards that give a multiplier bonus at restaurants.
Credit Cards that Offer a Free Checked Bag (updated February 11, 2017)
Bringing luggage onto the plane, whether checked-in or carry-on, has become such a complicated issue since the introduction of the pay-per use for the past few years. It seems like it will only get more problematic when costs are attached…
Never See People Pay with these Credit Cards…
Are you like me whereby, when you are lining up to pay for something, you scope out what type of credit card the person in front of you is using to pay? I do that all the time. Of course…
The Cash Back War is On!
There are a handful of credit card companies that are really upping their game when it comes to cash back credit cards. Some promotions are permanent or indefinite, others are temporary. For the past 2 years, I really felt that…
Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for February 2017
Quite a few credit card offers feel off the books from the 2016 holdover, so we are really getting a look at what 2017 has to offer going forward. Last year was really a strong year, so I have drastically…
Nexus Cards revoked from all Canadian Permanent Residents with Citizenship in Restricted Countries
CBC News reported that the Canada Border Services Agency that Nexus memberships have been revoked from all Canadian permanent residents with citizenship in any one of the seven majority-Muslim countries affected by the U.S. travel ban.
Thoughts on AwardWallet Price Increase
I dare say that AwardWallet may be one of my favourite travel hacking website/App out there. It has saved me so much time and trouble over the years, so I held off on commenting about the price increase, because I…
Scotiabank Platinum versus Gold American Express Card
As suggested by one of our readers, I will be comparing the Scotiabank American Express Platinum Card versus the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card. Before we get into the specific factors to consider, let’s take a look at the highlights…
AMEX vs. CIBC vs. TD Aeroplan (Lowest Annual Fees)
Today, I am continue my series on credit card comparisons, which I asked my readers to provide suggestions. Feel free to continually add more suggestions to the comment section in that post. I have already written posts about the other co-branded…
IHG PointsBreak (January 30, 2017 – April 30, 2017)
The IHG Rewards PointsBreak promotion is back! Promotional Period This new list runs from is valid from January 30, 2017 to April 30, 2017. I am always happy to see a new list come out. I just hope that they…
Rundown of the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
It is no secret that lounge access really makes the trip more enjoyable. However, the access is limited to specific travelers. Air Canada offers their own Maple Leaf Lounge, which access around the world.
Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards (updated January 26, 2017)
First year fee waived promotions are extremely valuable. One of the biggest deterrence of signing up for a credit card is a hefty annual fee. By waiving the first year annual fee, customers can get a free trial before deciding…
