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Top Credit Card Sign Up Bonuses for April 2016

This has become a monthly list for me. You may see some credit card promotions, but I will mostly likely just combine them into this list. Unless there is a very time sensitive sign up to fully qualify for a…

Aeroplan Giving Away 20,160,000 miles

Aeroplan is teaming up with Esso gas stations to offer 15,000 Aeroplan miles every hour between March 29, 2016 and May 23, 2016. This is actually an unbelievable promotion if you dig a little deeper.

50,000 Bonus Avios is Back with RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card

Royal Bank is once again offering a 50,000 sign up bonus Avios promotion with its British Airways Visa Infinite card. We saw this once back in the fall of 2015, so within 6 months, this promotion is back again.

50,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles with CIBC Aerogold Visa Infinite Privilege Card

CIBC is offering a 50,000 sign up bonus Aeroplan miles promotion with its Aerogold Visa Infinite Privilege Card. Let’s take a look at the highlights of the credit card

#PointshoggerTravels: Airbnb in Salt Spring Island, BC

Over the past Easter long weekend, a longtime friend and I booked an Airbnb on Salt Spring Island to basically relax, unplug from all forms of electronics, unInternet, unFacebook, and enjoy what nature the island has to provide. This is…

Ranking the Credit Card Portfolios of Each Canadian Financial Institutions (updated April 1, 2016)

I will be looking to update this list every time I see some significant movement in the industry. This is the third time that this is being updated (February and March).

What’s Next in the Game of Miles, Points and Cash Back

As you probably already know, the miles and points game is constantly evolving. Almost on a daily basis. I have added cash back to the discussion because there are days when I feel like the industry wants to shift in…

Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card Officially Launched

It has been a long time coming. Since 2013 Tangerine gave hints that they will be coming out with a credit card “soon”. They started off with a preview of the credit card in 2015, where existing clients can register…

Apps that I Use to Keep Track of My Loyalty Programs

I am very frequently asked how do I keep track of all my loyalty programs. I actually have a very simple answer. Award Wallet After all this time, I only really been using AwardWallet. It has already been 3 years…

Last Day of the American Express Transfer Bonus to British Airways

Today (March 28, 2016) is the last day to receive the 25% transfer bonus between American Express Membership Rewards and British Airways Executive Club (Canadian offer only).

Building a Credit Card Portfolio (around $5,000 spending per month)

For the people who fall under this category of monthly spending ($5,000 or more), more than likely they are frequent travellers. So I will be going with the following monthly spending breakdown:

Easter Weekend News and Updates

It has been a while since our last Saturday News and Updates, so I think I am due for one.

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