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Charming Your Way Out of Annual Fees
Guides Feb 11, 2021

With a bit of assertive persuasion, you can convince your bank to waive fees. Here are some scripts and strategies...

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New Amex US Credits for 2021: How Can Canadians Benefit?
Guides Feb 1, 2021

From February through December 2021, the Amex US Marriott, Hilton, and Delta co-branded credit cards will enjoy monthly statement credits...

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4 Low-Fee Credit Cards to Consider in 2021
Guides Jan 8, 2021

Hello again, Miles & Points enthusiasts! It’s a new year, and that means it’s time to be on the lookout...

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The Primer to Avoiding Annual Fees
Guides Dec 11, 2020

Like you, Kirin hates paying annual fees. Here are his four primary strategies for dealing with annual fees: avoiding, mitigating,...

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Booking Domestic Canadian Flights with Foreign Airline Programs
Guides Dec 9, 2020

With WestJet and Air Canada's negative changes to booking domestic flights, don’t panic just yet: there may be some reprieve...

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World of Hyatt: What’s the Strategy for Canadians?
Guides Dec 8, 2020

Does it make sense to earn two years of Hyatt's top-tier Globalist status at a significant upfront cost of $1,200+?...

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Cross-Country Canada with Via Rail
Guides Dec 3, 2020

The Via Rail network can be a very enjoyable way to explore our own backyard at a slower pace. T.J....

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MythBusters: American Express US
Guides Dec 2, 2020

Kirin takes a Mythbusters approach to American Express US credit cards and charge cards. What are the most common myths...

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How Does the Air Canada Buddy Pass Work?
Guides Nov 27, 2020

As part of the new Aeroplan credit card offers as of November 2020, we’re seeing a brand-new type of welcome...

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New Aeroplan: What Still Doesn’t Look Right?
Guides Nov 24, 2020

Now that’s it’s been a fortnight since the new Aeroplan program has launched, I wanted to follow-up my initial posts...

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