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What Is A Credit Card Chargeback?

What Is A Credit Card Chargeback?

by Team Genius | Mar 24, 2025

Your credit card issuer can reverse a charge if you were accidentally charged twice, have an unauthorized charge on your account, were charged the wrong amount, and more.

How To Maximize The Plum Rewards Program

How To Maximize The Plum Rewards Program

by Team Genius | Mar 19, 2025

Plum Rewards allows you to earn points towards in-store and online purchases from Indigo, Chapters, and Coles.

Your Guide To Avianca LifeMiles

Your Guide To Avianca LifeMiles

by Team Genius | Mar 18, 2025

Avianca is one of 26 Star Alliance airlines awarding LifeMiles to use on rewards, status, and flight upgrades. Miles expire after 12 or 24 months, so keep your account active.

Our Guide To Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges

Our Guide To Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges

by Team Genius | Mar 18, 2025

Maple Leaf Lounges offer free food, drink, entertainment, Wi-Fi, and workstations to travellers with qualifying flight tickets, credit cards, and memberships.

How To Maximize Non-Travel Credit Card Rewards

How to Maximize Non-Travel Credit Card Rewards

by Team Genius | Mar 18, 2025

Looking to maximize your credit card rewards? Travel is pretty much always king, but may not be in the cards for you right now. Here are your next-best choices.

How To Maximize The PC Optimum Program

How To Maximize The PC Optimum Program

by Team Genius | Mar 18, 2025

Every dollar spent at Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart earns PC Optimum points, which you can redeem for gas discounts, grocery discounts, and free car washes.

Your Guide To Aeroplan Elite Status

Your Guide To Aeroplan Elite Status

by Team Genius | Mar 18, 2025

Aeroplan Elite status comes with core benefits and perks, plus the opportunity to select personalized benefits that reflect your travel style.

Your Guide To The Qatar Airways Privilege Club

Your Guide To The Qatar Airways Privilege Club

by Team Genius | Mar 12, 2025

Earn and redeem Avios points on Qatar Airways flights, holidays, and more with a Privilege Club membership.

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How To Handle An Overpaid Credit Card

by Team Genius | Mar 12, 2025

Overpaid your credit card? No problem. Find out what to do next, whether you want to spend your negative balance or get a refund.

Credit Score In Canada: What These 3 Digits Say About You

Credit Score In Canada: What These 3 Digits Say About You

by Team Genius | Mar 12, 2025

Credit scores in Canada range from 300 to 900. A score of 660 or higher can significantly improve your chances of qualifying for credit cards, loans, and other financial opportunities.

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