When CHASE decided to pull the Amazon.ca Visa card, there were some concerns from the credit card community that Canadians would soon have limited choice when it comes to credit cards with no foreign transaction fees. However, a few months later, it appears that we’ve been given even more choice than ever. The most recent [...]
One of the most annoying things about credit cards is the fact that most of them charge an additional fee of 2.5% when we make a purchase in a foreign currency. You'd be forgiven if you didn't know about this since it's not widely advertised, but the fee is rolled right into the exchange making it [...]
Your credit card has the potential to be the hardest-working financial tool you have in your wallet. But, you’ll need to make a few key decisions, give it a bit of guidance, and make sure it’s working as hard as inhumanly possible for you. In fact, a good credit card can add hundreds of dollars [...]
The CIBC AC Conversion Card has been around for about a year now has seen mixed reviews. To be honest, when the card first came out, I was not impressed at all as there seemed to be too many variables and unanswered questions to make it a strong card. Since the launch of the card, [...]
So you’ve had a credit card for quite some time now and you’re wondering if it’s time to get another. It should be a pretty straightforward process, but picking your second credit card can be surprisingly difficult. There are so many cards out there, so where do you even begin? Getting a second credit card [...]
If you haven’t heard of Drop, you’re not alone. But let me tell you right now that this app is a must download for anyone who likes loyalty rewards and free stuff. It was introduced to the Canadian marketplace in 2016 and has been rolling into select U.S. markets this year. Drop now has 150,000+ [...]
With Air Canada announcing their intention to pull out of the Aeroplan program in 2020, many travellers are starting to look at other rewards programs. What people are quickly realizing is that Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet has one of the best rewards programs of ANY airline. In my WestJet Rewards review, I’ll break down [...]
The first paid job I ever had was with a company called CompuSmart. It was a big box retailer from western Canada who was opening their first store in Ontario. I was hired to do sales in software and upgrades, and I couldn’t have been more excited. During my training, it seemed pretty obvious that [...]
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Express. All opinions are my own. Let’s be realistic, summer is the best season of the year right? The weather is excellent and everyone just seems happier at this time of the year. However, summer can be expensive! It’s the season for vacations, [...]
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Capital One®. All opinions are my own. Knowing and understanding our credit score is one of the key steps in building a healthy relationship with our finances. Generally speaking, the higher the number, the better we’re doing, but there are many variables involved. So [...]
