SPG Points are one of the most valuable out there. Currently, American Express has increased the bonus for on their SPG cards, which ends this Wednesday, October 18th. Starwood Preferred Guest Personal Credit Card: 25,000 SPG Points! Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card: 25,000 SPG Points! If you need to top up your account, you can…
The Two Best Points Earning Apps on your Phone
I love being on the forefront of all things new with travel and loyalty. There are a few new apps on my phone that I find very valuable in earning more miles and points. PayTM PayTM Canada is a mobile app that lets you pay bills with your credit cards only on your phone. It has…
My Favourite SPG/Marriott Redemptions
In absolute terms, SPG points are the most valuable loyalty currency out there. You can earn them with the SPG Personal American Express and SPG Business American Express, which has an increased bonus of 25,000 points with each card. This ends October 18th, so I strongly recommend applying as this will likely be the last chance…
Last Chance: Improved SPG American Express Credit Card Offer
The SPG Personal American Express and SPG Business American Express cards currently have the best offer we’ve ever seen: 25,000 SPG points after completing $1,500 in spend. This ends on October 18, which is less than a week away. The increased signup bonus started back in July. I value SPG point at 2.25 cents apiece, so…
Is Elite Status Worth It?
Elite status is amazing, especially top-tier status. It has made a difference a huge number of times during my travels. Until recently, I had pretty high status with all of the US airlines. Now that I don’t have status anymore, I’m starting to realize how much of a difference it makes. There’s a trans-border flight that…
Savings Accounts in Canada (Oct 2017)
For the latest information on High Interest Savings Accounts, please check out this post: Best High Interest Savings Accounts (HISA) In Canada | Updated April 2020 While I have credit cards with most major financial institutions, I don’t bank with them. Why? Because they are so many better alternatives. The best high interest savings accounts…
Applying for a New Card: Which Credit Bureau Gets Used?
Good credit is one of the better things to have around. If you don’t already know your credit score, there are many free options available. Each time you apply for a new credit product, a lender will check your credit history from a credit bureau with a history of your financial information. There are two credit…
RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Bonus Increased to 50,000!
RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) offers several popular travel credit cards. In addition to their Avion Visa product line, they also issue several co-branded cards, including one with British Airways. Currently, the RBC British Airways Visa Infinite has an improved welcome offer. RBC British Airways Visa Infinite The RBC British Airways Visa In now offers 50,000 Avios…
Last Week: Buy Alaska Miles with Up to a 50% Bonus
If you travel often and need to buy miles, Alaska would be one of the better currencies to purchase. Alaska Airlines MileagePlan currently has a promotion for buying miles where you can earn up to a 50% bonus on purchased miles. This ends this Thursday, October 5th. The bonus percentage is targeted, and may a…
SPG American Express Application Guide
Two of the best credit cards to get are the SPG Personal American Express and SPG Business American Express, which currently have increased bonuses. You can earn up to 25,000 SPG points with this card after completing minimum spend. For additional details, see my review of the card. This is the final month to take advantage of…
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