Which US Banks Allow Canadians to Apply for Credit Cards Using an ITIN?
Of 13 US credit card issuers, 3 allow you to apply with an ITIN (Cap1, Chase, Citibank), 2 with only passport/SIN (Amex, BoA), and 3 with cross-border banking (BMO, RBC, TD).
Balance Transfers: How to Leverage Low Interest Debt to Earn ‘Free’ Money
Low interest promotional credit card balance transfers can be a powerful tool for wealth accumulation when combined with stablecoin staking or stock market investing.
Compilation of US-to-Canada Mail Forwarders
We’ve compiled a table of mail forwarders which provide US addresses for receiving and sending US credit cards to Canada.
Review: Public Mobile – Is It Worth Switching Providers?
Learn how Public Mobile compares to the big three mobile service providers and if they are worth switching to.
Redeeming WestJet Points for WestJet Vacation Packages
We discuss the logistics and value of redeeming your hard-earned (or maybe not so much) WestJet points for WestJet’s bundled vacation packages.
Planning An International Trip for Q1 2021 in the COVID-19 Era
Is international travel during COVID feasible for Canadians? What destinations are realistic? Will you need to quarantine? We discuss these questions with a particular focus on new programs from Hawaii’s Government and WestJet Airlines.
[EXPIRED] Capital One Bank: $400 Cash Bonus on 360 Checking Account
Canadians with an ITIN can receive a $400 USD welcome offer for opening the no-fee CapitalOne 360 Checking Account. In branch visit may or may not be requested.
Amazing News! Hawaii to Accept DynaLIFE COVID-19 Testing: Canadians Can Be Exempt from 14-Day Quarantine
Hawaii now accepts COVID tests from Alberta’s Dynalife labs. Canadians with a negative result within 72 hours of departure are exempt from 14-day quarantine on arrival.
Review: Mogo Prepaid Visa Card (MogoCard)
A review of the Mogo Prepaid Visa card. Learn how to take advantage of the benefits of the MogoCard from this in-depth review.
How to Get Certified True Copies of Your Passport
Obtaining certified true copies of your passport is a major step in applying for your individual tax identification number (ITIN). Learn how to obtain these copies.
Cashback Portals & Frequent Flyer eStores Guide
Do a lot of online shopping? Learn how you can take advantage of shopping portals to easily earn cash back and rewards points for your purchases.
Brim Financial World Elite Mastercard Review
Brim Financial World Elite is a new Canadian credit card ‘disruptor’. Unfortunately, their disruption is relatively non-disruptive but does include some features that make it a good no-FX fee travel card.
Foreign Currency for Travel Abroad: Fintech Disruptors to the Rescue
Let’s discuss Canada’s best no-fx fee credit cards and prepaid debit cards (Stack, Revolut, Koho) to consider adding to your travel wallet.
How to Get Approved for a Business Credit Card in Canada
A step-by-step guide to applying for business credit cards as an individual in Canada. Click here to get approved for your first business credit card today!
All About Hotels.com: When to Use and How to Maximize
This is a complete guide on using Hotels.com. Learn how to take earn free nights and reduce your hotel cost with this in-depth post.
ITIN Application for Canadians: Do You Need to File a US Tax Return?
The ITIN Amazon KDP method may not be dead…yet. We discuss it here and present another solution for getting an ITIN: filing a US tax return.