Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
I cannot believe that it has been almost 6 years since I last wrote a post about RBC Avion points program. The reason I am writing about it today is because many people were able to snag the 25,000 or 35,000 Avion points sign up bonus (first year fee w…
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Saving Aeroplan Points on Business Class with eUpgrades
Written by Canadian Kilometers @ BoardingArea
With the launch of the new Aeroplan program, many people have been trying to find the new best redemptions to get more value out of your hard earned points. The new program gives members an opportunity to earn elite status without flying through their …
Merry Christmas from the Pointshogger Team!
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
Over the years, Pointshogger has accumulated a wealth of shopping tips on Christmas Day: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
It might seem a little funny that we are providing shopping tips after the period of time that you need it. So we may star…
Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards for December 2020
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
Quite a few offers and ending this month and will not show up on next months list. So if you are thinking about those cards, best to sign up now before the month ends.
Limited Time First Year Fee Offers
We have listed the cards different going forward….
What is a Good Credit Score and How Can You Maintain It?
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
Today we feature guest writer Jason O’Brien from SMB Compass who will be explaining how to keep credit scores up, specially for small businesses. Thank you Jason and keep up the good work on your endeavors!
If you’re a small business owner seeking fina…
Redeem Aeroplan Points for In-Flight Wi-Fi!
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
Effective December 14, 2020, members have been able to redeem their Aeroplan points for single use Wi-Fi pass on board all Gogo equipped aircrafts on all routes.
Passes are available starting as low as 850 points for select flights under 2 hours. Below…
Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers for December 2020
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
There are not many current higher than normal cash back bonuses, we’ve trimmed down to 4 cards left on this list, with the Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card promotion expiring first. Keep in mind that this monthly post only includes temporary offers w…
Updated “Understanding Credit Cards” Due to Changing Times
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
We generally have 2 types of article, posts (more date sensitive) and pages (more up to date information). Posts are what we publish regularly that is date stamped. So the information provided in the post, is date sensitive. However, the ongoing update…
Updated Pointshogger 101 Due to Changing Times
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
With all that’s been happening in the world and more specifically in the rewards industry, it was time to revamp our Pointshogger 101 page.
Milestones
You may have noticed a theme on our site, ever so often, there are so changes to the industry. So kee…
Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for December 2020
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
Some minor changes to this month’s list. Many offers push well into the new year. However, the HSBC promotions will end before next month’s list. Top Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for December 2020 The credit cards are ranked by the price of the a…
[PROMOTIONS] 15% off Marriott Gift Cards
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
Marriott Bonvoy is offering a 2 day sale of its e-gift cards. For today, November 30, 2020 and December 1, 2020, members can send a 15% off e-gift cards.
Note that the gift cards will be available for Canadian residents and are in USD.
The post [PROMOT…
So Does Canada Have a Travel Ban?
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
The Canadian Government has lots of information regarding who is permitted to travel to and from Canada (along with exceptions). There seems to be a lot of information to sort through. But let’s dig a little deeper as we hope to demystify the whole “tr…
[PROMOTION] Last Chance for Aeroplan Black Friday Bonus Opportunities
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is offering a wide variety of Black Friday bonuses. This is a great way to rack up more points for things that you plan on purchasing anyway. In some cases, you may want to advance your purchase that you were planning to t…
Yotta Savings Bank Account Review
Written by Canadian Kilometers @ BoardingArea
Yotta Savings is a bank account I’ve been using for the past while. It is a great option for your US bank account needs, especially if you are applying for US credit cards. Over the past year, I’ve watched the markets fluctuate heavily. For stability,…
[PROMOTIONS] Marriott Bonus Points Purchase and Cyber Sale
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
Marriott Bonvoy is offering several deals all at once to close out the month of November. Below are the highlights of some of their current and upcoming offers.
Just a quick disclaimer. Even though we are no endorsing unnecessary travel, we understand …
Interview with CIBC – Dividend Card Changes
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
Today we continue our interview series feature Andrew Wakefield, Director of Cash Back Cards at CIBC. He will be sharing with us the upcoming changes to its Dividend cards that come into effect on February 1, 2021. Thank you Andrew for your time in pro…
Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers for November 2020
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
All the offers remain the same from last month. The two expiring ones (Laurentian Bank and Scotiabank) both got extended.
Keep in mind that this monthly post only includes temporary offers with higher than normal cash back offer. We have a list of ong…
Aeroplan: Why bother publishing a chart?
Written by Canadian Kilometers @ BoardingArea
My name is Scott Kennedy, and this is the first of what may become a series of guest posts here. I am a SFO-based Air Canada Aeroplan Super Elite, and while I like to travel the world, my primary destinations are YYZ and YVR, making AC a great option f…
Comparing American Express, CIBC and TD Infinite Business Cards
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
We continue our series on comparing Aeroplan credit cards that were introduced to the market on November 8, 2020. Today’s post focuses on all the business cards. Unlike our previous comparison posts, where we picked similar cards to look it, this post …
Comparing American Express, CIBC and TD Infinite Privilege/Reserve Cards
Written by Pointshogger @ BoardingArea
We continue our series on comparing Aeroplan credit cards that were introduced to the market on November 8, 2020. Today’s post focuses on the more premium personal cards. The most recent comparative post was: AMEX vs. CIBC vs. TD Aeroplan Platinum/Priv…