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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 a matter of what type (ie. Cash back or travel etc) and what price point (ie. No fee, premium, etc). In part it seems reasonable to assume that most of the big banks will largely have similar programs and the thought of opening another bank account, especially in Canada's landscape of account fees, is just not appealing. Beyond that, most Ca
Ben HC
Jul 16, 20248 min read


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


Keeper Cards
Making the case for why you should hold these specific cards in Canada
Ben HC
Jul 14, 20243 min read


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


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, 20247 min read


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


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


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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