All good things must come to an end; This was the case for the American Express business Platinum card earlier in the year. At an annual fee of $399, this card had initially boasted a minimum spend bonus of 75,000 points after $5,000 spend in the first three months. On top of this bonus wasContinue reading “Facing the Downgrade: American Express Business Platinum Card”
Tag Archives: Travel
Product Switching (and my experiences with RBC)
Good evening! This post is a summary of the recent experiences I’ve had with product switching several of my credit cards (RBC in particular). Product switching is the act of moving from one credit card to another through the same institution. Product switches are a valuable alternative when you want to take it easy onContinue reading “Product Switching (and my experiences with RBC)”
Booking a $40,000 Flight: Japan Airlines & Cathay Pacific in First Class
The Japan Airlines First Class Experience Award flights can be a pain to comb through and redeem, but the rewards are well worth the hassle. After about 4 months of churning, I finally have enough points to redeem a Marriott hotel and miles package. After a quick call into Marriott’s travel center, I was ableContinue reading “Booking a $40,000 Flight: Japan Airlines & Cathay Pacific in First Class”
Transforming your College Tuition into a First Class Grad Trip
A Credit Card Churning Guide for College Students As a college student, you drop thousands of dollars per term on tuition without really batting an eye; It’s an expense that inevitably has to be paid. With this guide, you will be able to accumulate more than enough points for a graduation/summer trip simply by paying yourContinue reading “Transforming your College Tuition into a First Class Grad Trip”
The Asia Travel Credit Card Collection
For those looking to fly to Asia in the next few months, this is the plan for you. **Note: Due to the recent changes in both the American Express SPG products, this method may not work until SPG releases its new offers in August 2018.** Here are the cards that you’ll need: American Express: Personal SPG CardContinue reading “The Asia Travel Credit Card Collection”
Card Review: MBNA Alaska Airlines World Elite MasterCard
Despite the lack of press this card gets from the general public, the MBNA Alaska World Elite MasterCard has one of the most valuable welcome bonuses that is offered to Canadians. Coupled with a 1 Alaska Mile per dollar earn rate, the card offers 25,000 Alaska Miles after a mere $1,000 spend in the firstContinue reading “Card Review: MBNA Alaska Airlines World Elite MasterCard”
Flying on points: What should I be collecting?
Cash is king? Not so much anymore. So many cards, so little time… Whether you’re looking at offsetting the cost of your next plane ticket, or redeeming points for a vacation package, picking the right credit card for the job can be challenging. Questions such as, “Which program is the best?” or “What should I redeemContinue reading “Flying on points: What should I be collecting?”
Card Review: American Express Business Platinum Card
With a 75,000 bonus and many perks, your American Express dream begins here. Notice: The American Express Business Platinum recently went through some major changes. View changes here. American Express Business Platinum Card Let’s cut to the chase; you MUST get referred for this card. The American Express Business Platinum comes with a 75,000 bonus points withContinue reading “Card Review: American Express Business Platinum Card”
Card Review: American Express Cobalt Card
It’s time to get fat on points. The Cobalt Card is the newest addition to the American Express family and has already attracted many new users. Designed for millennials, this card proves most valuable for individuals who are frequently dining out and using transportation services (Presto, Uber, etc). The Cobalt offers a generous 5 American ExpressContinue reading “Card Review: American Express Cobalt Card”
Card Review: BMO World Elite MasterCard
Two words say it all: Lounge Access. As I had mentioned in my Scotiabank American Express Gold review, the BMO World Elite MasterCard offers free yearly membership to Priority Pass lounges, along with 4 free lounge visits per membership year. With the card’s annual fee waived (Offer ends Apr 20, 2018), acquiring it almost justifiesContinue reading “Card Review: BMO World Elite MasterCard”
Points Smart 