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Flight Delay Compensation In Canada: Here’s What You’re Entitled To

Flight Delay Compensation In Canada: Here’s What You’re Entitled To

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 5, 2025

Did your flight get delayed or cancelled? Depending on why it was cancelled, you may be entitled to compensation from the airlines. Here's what you are entitled to, and when an airline is responsible.

How To Use Google Flights In Canada

How To Use Google Flights In Canada

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 4, 2025

Google Flights is a flight booking portal that can save you money by letting you compare flight prices all in one place. Here's a guide on how it works and some tips to maximize it.

Branded Surveys: What It Is And Whether It’s Worth It

Branded Surveys: What It Is And Whether It’s Worth It

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 3, 2025

Branded Surveys is one of the many online survey sites where you can earn side cash by giving feedback. Here’s our review of Branded Surveys and how to sign up.

How Do U.S. Dollar Credit Cards Work (And Should You Get One)?

How Do U.S. Dollar Credit Cards Work (And Should You Get One)?

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 3, 2025

Foreign transaction fees can quickly add up if you frequently travel to the U.S. One way to avoid them is by using a U.S. dollar credit card. But how do they work, and how do they compare to cards with no foreign exchange fees? Find out here.

How To Get Your Free Credit Report In Canada

How To Get Your Free Credit Report In Canada

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 3, 2025

Checking your credit report is an important thing to do regularly. Here's how you can access your credit report for free.

Your Guide To The Delta SkyMiles Program

Your Guide To The Delta SkyMiles Program

by creditcardGenius Team | Feb 26, 2025

Delta’s SkyMiles program allows you to earn miles for qualifying flights and purchases. You can use your miles for future travel, upgrades, experiences, and more.

Your Guide To The Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Your Guide To The Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

by creditcardGenius Team | Feb 26, 2025

Flying Club by Virgin Atlantic is the airline’s loyalty rewards program, allowing travellers to earn rewards points and status points for completing flights and other travel.

Your Guide To The JetBlue TrueBlue Program

Your Guide To The JetBlue TrueBlue Program

by creditcardGenius Team | Feb 26, 2025

Earn points for booking flights and other travel through the JetBlue TrueBlue loyalty program, where you can pool points, redeem them for flights, and book travel packages.

Your Guide To The United MileagePlus Program

Your Guide To The United MileagePlus Program

by creditcardGenius Team | Feb 26, 2025

The United MileagePlus Program is one of the biggest travel rewards programs in the world, awarding miles for members to use on free flights, cruises, and merchandise.

Soft Credit Check Vs. Hard Credit Check: How It Impacts Your Credit Score

Soft Credit Check Vs. Hard Credit Check: How It Impacts Your Credit Score

by creditcardGenius Team | Feb 26, 2025

Hard and soft inquiries are both types of credit checks that employers, lenders, or companies might use to see your credit history or decide if you’re credit-worthy.

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