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How To Increase Your Credit Card Limit

How To Increase Your Credit Card Limit

by Team Genius | Mar 11, 2025

Increase your credit limit through a simple call, online request, or in-person visit. Find out how a pre-approved credit limit increase offer boosts your spending power and improves your credit profile.

Best Credit Cards For Teens In Canada

Best Credit Cards For Teens In Canada For 2026

by Team Genius | Mar 7, 2025

Are you a teen looking to get a credit card? There are a few reasons why you should think about it. Here they are, how old you need to be, and the best credit cards for teens.

Best Low Income Credit Cards

Best Low Income Credit Cards for 2026

by Team Genius | Oct 9, 2025

The best credit cards for low-income individuals are those without minimum income requirements, like the SimplyCash Preferred or MBNA Rewards Platinum Plus.

Your Guide To The Amex Fixed Points Travel Program

Your Guide To The Amex Fixed Points Travel Program

by Team Genius | Mar 6, 2025

The Amex Fixed Points Travel Program allows you to use a set number of points to pay for the base ticket price of an eligible flight up to the maximum price for that category.

How To Maximize The Rexall Be Well Program

How To Maximize The Rexall Be Well Program

by Team Genius | Mar 5, 2025

One of the largest pharmacies in Canada, Rexall operates its own loyalty program, Rexall Be Well. You can earn points in store and get bonus points with an RBC credit card.

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 Team Genius | 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 Team Genius | 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 Team Genius | 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 Team Genius | 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.

Your Guide To The Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Your Guide To The Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

by Team Genius | 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.

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