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How To Buy Aeroplan Points – And Is it Worth It?

How To Buy Aeroplan Points – And Is it Worth It?

by Team Genius | Nov 14, 2024

Generally, buying Aeroplan points isn’t worth it as you’ll pay more for them than they’re worth.

How To Maximize The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Program

How To Maximize The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Program

by Team Genius | Nov 7, 2024

A lesser known program, Alaska Airlines Mileage plan can get your free flights around the U.S., as well as almost anywhere in the world. Here's what it offers Canadians.

Score Free Amazon Gift Cards: 7 Easy Ways

Score Free Amazon Gift Cards: 7 Easy Ways

by Team Genius | Nov 6, 2024

Looking for ways to get a free Amazon gift card and score some goods from the world's largest online retailer? We've got you covered. We detail 8 major reward programs that let you redeem for Amazon gift cards.

How To Maximize The Hilton Honors Program

How To Maximize The Hilton Honors Program

by Team Genius | Nov 5, 2024

The Hilton Honors rewards program rewards loyal customers with member-exclusive room rates, perks, and free night stays.

The 13 Cheapest Places To Live In Ontario

The 13 Cheapest Places To Live In Ontario

by Team Genius | Oct 24, 2024

Some of the cheapest places to live in Ontario include Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, Peterborough, and Owen Sound.

How to Maximize the MBNA Rewards Program

How to Maximize the MBNA Rewards Program

by Team Genius | Oct 16, 2024

MBNA Rewards is a flexible credit card rewards program with uncommonly valuable travel, merchandise, and cash-like redemption options.

Tim Hortons Rewards: A Complete Guide To Maximizing Your Tims Rewards

How to Maximize the Tims Rewards Program

by Team Genius | Jan 14, 2025

Tims Rewards points are worth up to 0.75 cents each as long as you redeem them on a savoury pastry or pinwheel for 400 points.

Amex Plan It: What It Is And How To Use It

Amex Plan It: What It Is And How To Use It

by Team Genius | Sep 16, 2024

Amex Plan It allows you to create installment plans to pay for purchases of $100 or more over the course of 3, 6, or 12 months.

Credit Card Churning In Canada: Lucrative Hobby Or Risky Business?

Credit Card Churning In Canada: Lucrative Hobby Or Risky Business?

by Team Genius | Sep 21, 2024

Credit card churning can earn you lots of rewards – but at the risk of tarnishing your relationship with banks and damaging your credit score.

How To Cancel Recurring Credit Card Payments

How To Cancel Recurring Credit Card Payments

by Team Genius | Sep 21, 2024

You can cancel recurring billing by logging into your account and cancelling your subscription or speaking to the merchant that bills you.

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