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Scotiabank Gold American Express Vs. MBNA Rewards World Elite Mastercard – Which Is Better?

Scotiabank Gold American Express Vs. MBNA Rewards World Elite Mastercard – Which Is Better?

by Team Genius | Jun 27, 2025

The Scotiabank Gold American Express and the MBNA Rewards World Elite are similar in many ways, but MBNA beats Scotia for its excellent cash back rates and flexible rewards.

The BMO Eclipse Visa Infinite Credit Cards Head-To-Head

The BMO Eclipse Visa Infinite Credit Cards Head-To-Head

by Team Genius | Jun 27, 2025

The BMO eclipse Visa Infinite and BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege cards have many similarities, but one offers more premium perks – which are reflected in its annual fee.

Should You Increase Your Credit Card Limit?

Should You Increase Your Credit Card Limit?

by Team Genius | Jun 25, 2025

Getting a credit limit increase can be a good choice, but only if you've got your finances in order. It can provide access to more funds and possibly improve your credit score.

11 Steps to Get Out of Credit Card Debt Quickly

11 Steps to Get Out of Credit Card Debt Quickly

by Team Genius | Jun 18, 2025

Need help to consolidate and pay your credit card debt? Here are 11 steps to help tackle your debt, plus a calculator and the average credit card debt in Canada.

Make Travel Relaxing Again With These Frequent Flyer Credit Cards

Make Travel Relaxing Again With These Frequent Flyer Credit Cards

by Team Genius | Jun 9, 2025

The most rewarding frequent flyer credit card is the RBC British Airways Visa Infinite, but the CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege offers more flexibility.

Costco Porter Gift Cards: What You Need To Know

Costco Porter Gift Cards: What You Need To Know

by Team Genius | Jun 5, 2025

You can purchase Porter eVouchers in $500 denominations at Costco. The gift cards never expire and you can use them for Porter flights and services.

Wheel Of Fortune: Average Income vs. Average Debt In Canada

Wheel Of Fortune: Average Income vs. Average Debt In Canada

by Team Genius | Jun 5, 2025

The average Canadian tax filer is $94,442 in debt and makes $53,972 every year.

Costco WestJet Gift Cards: What You Need To Know

Costco WestJet Gift Cards: What You Need To Know

by Team Genius | Jun 4, 2025

Swing by Costco to pick up a WestJet gift card that you can use to book WestJet and WestJet Encore flights.

Costco Air Canada Gift Cards: What You Need To Know

Costco Air Canada Gift Cards: What You Need To Know

by Team Genius | Jun 4, 2025

Some Costco warehouses sell $500 Air Canada gift cards for $449.99. The balance never expires, and you can redeem your card for a variety of Air Canada services.

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My Experience Redeeming MBNA Rewards Points

by Team Genius | May 30, 2025

I've been using MBNA Rewards for several years. Here are a pair of satisfying rewards redemptions using the program – and where it falls short.

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