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...
by Robb Engen | Jan 12, 2017 | Rewards Cards
Credit cards are a fact of life and depending on your point of view they’re either a necessary evil or a useful tool for building credit and earning rewards. We prefer the latter, which is why I’m always on the lookout for the best credit card offers. But...
by Robb Engen | Nov 28, 2016 | Rewards Cards
Nearly a decade ago every province in Canada passed some form of legislation that banned expiry dates and most fees on gift cards and prepaid cards. Canadians spend nearly $6 billion annually on gift cards and these regulations ensure that consumers get the full value...
by Robb Engen | Aug 18, 2016 | Rewards Cards
As students head back to university this fall, one question is whether or not to get a credit card. They probably should. Credit cards are practical and useful and managing them is a fact of life. So the sooner young adults learn to use one responsibly and begin...
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