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Refunds & Chargebacks on Cancelled Flights: What You Need to Know
Guides Mar 24, 2020

Airlines across Canada have cancelled their flights and are reluctant to issue full refunds to affected customers. Here’s what you...

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Does MBNA Have a “5/6 Rule”?
Guides Mar 19, 2020

MBNA seems to have a loosely enforced “5/6 Rule”, in which having five TransUnion inquiries over six months might get...

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Coronavirus: Advice for Booking Flights Back to Canada
Guides Mar 16, 2020

Some practical advice for those who are still abroad seeking to return home to Canada amid the escalation of the...

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Amex US: Avoiding the “Dreaded Pop-Up”
Guides Mar 6, 2020

As you apply for Amex US credit cards, watch out for the “dreaded pop-up”, which combats unprofitable behaviour and denies...

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Transferring British Airways Avios to Iberia Avios
Guides Feb 24, 2020

You can unlock quite a few compelling sweet spots by taking advantage of a little-known opportunity to transfer British Airways...

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Melbourne, A Capital of Comfort Food & Coffee Culture
Guides Feb 17, 2020

The highlights from my three highly-caffeinated days in Melbourne, Australia’s exuberant cultural capital and one of the best cities for...

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Are Credit Card Rewards Taxable?
Guides Feb 7, 2020

Are credit card rewards taxable? In this article, we take a look at the CRA’s current guidance on the tax...

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Maximizing Your First Two Years of US Credit Cards
Guides Feb 4, 2020

A rough timeline of how you should navigate your first two years of US credit card history, taking into account...

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Convenience vs. Cost: Is It Worth Paying Fuel Surcharges?
Guides Jan 31, 2020

Inspired by a recent post by Jayce from PointsNerd, I share my thoughts on the convenience vs. cost trade-off in...

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What Happens If You Get Declined for a Credit Card?
Guides Jan 28, 2020

Declined credit card applications are always frustrating, but you should know that you can often change the outcome via the...

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