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Why I'm Keeping the Amex Platinum Card for a Second Year

Why I'm Keeping The $799 Amex Platinum Card For A Second Year

by Team Genius | Mar 22, 2024

The Amex Platinum Card has a very high annual fee. Is it worth it? I say yes. Here's why I got it, why I kept it for a second year, and everything it has to offer.

Maximizing Credit Card Rewards: A Guide For Couples

Maximizing Credit Card Rewards: A Guide For Couples

by Team Genius | Jun 22, 2023

Want to earn the most rewards from your credit cards? Here we go over 11 tips for couples to maximize rewards and the best rewards credit cards in Canada, from banks like RBC, BMO, and Amex.

Credit Cards 2021: A Year In Review

Credit Cards 2021: A Year In Review

by Team Genius | Jun 22, 2023

It has been a busy year in the credit card industry. Plenty of major credit cards saw some significant changes, shaking up the rankings for 2022. Here's our summary of what changed this year.

Why I Got (And Kept) The American Express Aeroplan Reserve, Despite The $599 Annual Fee

Why I Got (And Kept) The American Express Aeroplan Reserve, Despite The $599 Annual Fee

by Team Genius | Jun 8, 2023

For the Air Canada traveller, having the Amex Aeroplan Reserve card is an excellent companion to help make your points go even further. Here's my experience with it.

Walmart, Costco, and Canadian Tire: Comparing the Retail Giants in Canada

Walmart, Costco, and Canadian Tire: Comparing the Retail Giants in Canada

by Team Genius | Jun 2, 2023

Walmart, Costco, and Canadian Tire are 3 of the largest retailers in Canada. Here's a price comparison of these retailers, so you can see which retailer is best. Plus, the best cards for each store.

Why Payday Loans Should Be Avoided At All Costs - And 2 Alternatives

Why Payday Loans Should Be Avoided At All Costs – And 2 Alternatives

by Team Genius | May 19, 2023

Need some quick cash? You may be thinking about getting payday loans. But this instant loan comes with a price. Here's what they are, and why they should be avoided in Canada.

No Refusal Payday Loans In Canada – What Are Your Options

No Refusal Payday Loans In Canada – What Are Your Options

by Team Genius | May 19, 2023

Looking for some quick cash? One option you may consider is a payday loan. You'll get your money quickly with no credit check. But, you'll want to avoid them as the fees are high.

What's In Our Wallets – Credit Cards Used By The creditcardGenius Team

What’s In Our Wallets – Credit Cards Used By The creditcardGenius Team

by Team Genius | May 9, 2023

Want to see what the creditcardGenius team carries for credit cards? Here's the full list of all credit cards we use and why we use them. There are almost 30 different credit cards used.

Juggling multiple reward cards to maximize your rewards

Juggling Multiple Rewards Credit Cards to Maximize Your Rewards

by Team Genius | Apr 23, 2023

There's no need to drop the ball while juggling multiple credit cards. Here are five pointers so you get the highest rewards return possible.

Survey Junkie: How to Make Extra Money Answering Simple Questions

Survey Junkie Review: How To Make Money Answering Simple Questions

by Team Genius | Aug 15, 2023

Survey Junkie is an online platform where you can make money for giving your opinion or sharing your browsing data. Read our full review of Survey Junkie here.

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