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Estore Multipliers and Tips
If you haven't already, check out my article on why the eStore is worth your time both for point generation and getting you to 25K...
Ben HC
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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Lump Sum Case Studies
Let's apply our approach to lymp sum expense optimization.
Ben HC
Aug 3, 202415 min read
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I've Got a Lump
Recently there have been about 4 or 5 "patients" presenting with a similar complaint - they had a large lumpy spend on the way and they...
Ben HC
Aug 2, 20246 min read
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To Buy Points or Not?
While I typically recommend focusing first on earning Aeroplan points via your credit card selection (directly via the Aeroplan Credit...
Ben HC
Jul 27, 20246 min read
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Maximizing Hotels For Aeroplan
To truly master travel rewards you have to be able to work across multiple systems and efficiently identify the highest yield approachs...
Ben HC
Jul 26, 20249 min read
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Amex Platinum
Every wallet needs a default card to use when in doubt, ideally one with strong benefits and valuable point earning. While many will find...
Ben HC
Jul 26, 20249 min read
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Choose your Hero - Cashback
Every card stack needs a default fallback card to use when in doubt, ideally one with strong benefits and valuable earning for an...
Ben HC
Jul 24, 20247 min read
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Aeroplan Cards
Every card stack needs a default fallback card to use when in doubt, ideally one with strong benefits and valuable point earning for an...
Ben HC
Jul 23, 202411 min read
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Estore your way to Status
This is a edited re-release of a post made during the eStore promo of July 2024 with some changes to generalize the content. I'm going to...
Ben HC
Jul 23, 20246 min read
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Avion Cards
Every card stack needs a default fallback card to use when in doubt, ideally one with strong benefits and valuable point earning for an...
Ben HC
Jul 22, 20248 min read
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SUB Hunting
There are several different ways to accumulate points to fund your travel. Many people do so passively by selecting a credit card and...
Ben HC
Jul 18, 20249 min read
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Earn Rate #2 - Business Owners
Thie Keeper Card series makes the case for why specific cards deserves an ongoing spot in your wallet despite any annual fees or...
Ben HC
Jul 16, 20249 min read
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The Basics - Why Amex
When considering what credit card suits them best many people primarily explore the options their bank has and feel like the decision is...
Ben HC
Jul 16, 20247 min read
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Maximizing Flight Redemptions
Credit card reward maximization requires attention to detail at every step along the way. Maybe you're already a pro at collecting points...
Ben HC
Jul 14, 20248 min read
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Keeper Cards
Making the case for why you should hold these specific cards in Canada
Ben HC
Jul 14, 20243 min read
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Free Hotels - Bonvoy Cards
The keeper card series makes the case for why specific cards deserve an ongoing spot in your wallet despite any annual fees or...
Ben HC
Jul 13, 20246 min read
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Foreign Exchange Fees
The Keeper Card series makes the case for why specific cards deserve an ongoing spot in your wallet despite any annual fees or...
Ben HC
Jul 13, 20246 min read
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Bill Payments
The Keeper Card series makes the case for why specific cards deserve an ongoing spot in your wallet despite any annual fees or...
Ben HC
Jul 12, 20245 min read
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Estore Hygiene
Aeroplan eStore (AP eStore or eStore) is a great way to boost your AP point generation whether it's to get you to 25K status or to pad...
Ben HC
Jul 12, 20247 min read
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Earn Rates - Amex Cobalt
The keeper card series makes the case for why specific cards deserves an ongoing spot in your wallet despite any annual fees or...
Ben HC
Jul 11, 20245 min read
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