by Robb Engen | Jan 25, 2018 | Rewards Cards
Amazon.ca Rewards Visa and Marriott Rewards Premier Visa cardholders recently received a letter from their card issuer, Chase Canada, advising that these cards will be deactivated as of March 15th, 2018. It’s a disappointing, but not surprising exit for Chase,...
by Robb Engen | Oct 31, 2017 | Rewards Cards
This post is sponsored by RBC and Petro-Canada. All expressed opinions and experiences are my own words. In the classic Seinfeld episode, The Implant, George Costanza gets into an argument at a funeral reception with his girlfriend’s brother, Timmy, when accused of...
by Robb Engen | Sep 26, 2017 | Rewards Cards
Canadians love credit card rewards programs but finding the best one to suit our needs can be a challenge. A family of four with two working spouses might see the bulk of their budget go towards groceries and gas, but a metro millennial might spend more on cabs and...
by Robb Engen | Aug 27, 2017 | Rewards Cards
I’ve earned a ton of Aeroplan miles over the last 24 months from credit card sign-up bonuses and Air Canada flights. With my balance now hovering around 165,000 miles, I’m starting to ponder how to extract the most value from the loyalty program. From...
by Robb Engen | Jun 11, 2017 | Rewards Cards
Let’s talk about summer spending. For us, summer is the most expensive season and one that can get out of control quite easily without a sensible spending plan to guide us. In addition to our summer vacation, there are day-trips to the mountains, summer camps for the...
by Robb Engen | Apr 13, 2017 | Rewards Cards
A credit card with a good travel rewards program can earn you big perks such as free flights and hotel stays, which is why Canadians tend to prefer travel rewards cards over their cash-back cousins. But last year’s Air Miles debacle left customers with a bad taste in...
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