[DISCONTINUED] Capital One Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards
Two more credit cards are being taken off the shelf. It is one again Capital One’s turn. They have discontinued the Delta SkyMiles Gold MasterCard and the Delta SkyMiles World MasterCard.
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Top Credit Cards to Use on Road Trips
With the summer months coming up, lots of people intend on going on road trips, so of course, having a solid credit card portfolio with you can help you maximize the rewards on all the expenses that come with a road trip.
On a road trip, the biggest expenses that you will have are: restaurants, gas, grocery and maybe hotel expenses. Therefore, I would build the following credit card portfolio for this summer’s road trips, based on all the current offers available. I also indicated the only the relevant category to use that particular credit card for:
[READER QUESTION] Which Hotel Points Should I Collect?
I have been asked on many occasions which hotel program makes the most sense to collect. It is no secret that the best way to jump start your loyalty account is to have a solid credit card sign up bonus. Currently,…
[READER QUESTION] Using My Capital One MasterCard at U.S. Costco Stores
Recently, I have been questioned by a frequent Costco customer who travels between U.S. and Canada whether or not he is able to use his Capital One Platinum MasterCard in the U.S. The simple answer is no, he would need to carry two credit cards across borders in order to shop at the popular wholesale retailer.
Dwindling Hotel Co-Branded Credit Cards
With the recent discontinuation of the MBNA Choice Privileges MasterCard and the fate of the Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card being completely up in the air, it is extremely slim pickings for hotel co-branded credit cards in Canada. Either…
The Top Credit Card Spending Bonuses (updated March 6, 2015)
Below is another round of updates on the tip credit card spending bonuses. What I like most about perks for high spending is that the perk can often be a good enough benefit to help offset the annual fee renewal….
American Express (AMEX) | Best Buy Reward Zone (Discontinued) | Capital One | Chase Canada (Discontinued) | Costco Membership | Credit Cards | Marriott Hotels & Resorts (Marriott Bonvoy) | Sears Club (Discontinued)
Thinking About Changing up my Credit Card Strategy
The credit card industry in Canada appears to be changing very rapidly over the past 12 months and it is makes me wonder whether I should change my credit card strategy. Below are some of the most significant changes happening:…
[ANALYSIS] Capital One Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard
Now that I have allowed the recent shock to the discontinuation of the Capital One Aspire Travel World MasterCard to dissipate, I am trying slowly to move on. The blow is less severe because existing cardholders can continue to retain their credit card for the time being. But once you cancel it, it is done.
Capital One has instead introduced the new Capital One Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard. Even though the names seem so similar, this is not to be confused with thinking that this is a re-branding. A re-branding would mean that all existing Capital One Aspire Travel World MasterCard holders would automatically be transferred to this new credit card. Instead, this is an entirely new credit card that we have to submit a whole new application for. Below are the highlights of the credit card:
Air Canada (Aeroplan) | Capital One | Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG Rewards Club) | Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) | Scotiabank | WestJet (WestJet Rewards)
What’s Next for my Credit Card Portfolio?
So it’s been a little over six months since my last batch of credit card sign-ups. The spring is coming and it looks like I need to change up my portfolio a little bit. With all the updates to certain…
[DISCONTINUED] Capital One Aspire World Travel MasterCard
I am actually in shock that one of my favourite credit cards in Canada, the Capital One Aspire Travel World MasterCard has been discontinued. No new clients can sign up for this credit card any more. Below were the highlights of the credit…