Manufactured Spending with the Reloadable Prepaid PayPower Mastercard
Meeting minimum spend requirements is vital to earning credit card rewards. PayPower Mastercard is a viable option to meet your spends while netting a small profit.
Review: JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District
Review of the 1 bedroom executive suite and stay at the JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District.
Miles & Points in 2021: Year in Review
Churning in 2021 has come with its share of ups and downs. Let’s recap the biggest wins and losses of the past year.
Aeroplan eStore: Earn Points for Online Purchases
Aeroplan eStore is a points-back portal where you can earn Aeroplan points from online purchases at various retailers, such as Amazon and Indigo.
Review: Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre
Review of the Grand Villa Private Suite and hotel facilities at the Delta Marriott in Burnaby, BC
COVID Rapid Testing Options for United States Travel
Understand the various rapid antigen testing options that Canadians have for travel to the United States.
Opening US Bank Accounts for Canadians: Experiences with Chase and Bank of America
We provide our experience as Canadian ITIN holders opening savings accounts and credit cards at Chase and Bank of America in Seattle, WA.
The Simplest Method to Cancel Your Canadian Credit Cards
Learn how to easily cancel or close your credit card with each of the Canadian big 5 banks.
Extra: The First Debit Card to Build Credit History
Extra is a debit card which helps you build US credit history by reporting to Equifax and Experian as an uncapped loan. You can sign up with an ITIN!
Best Business Credit Cards in Canada for October 2026
Learn about the best business cards in Canada and how you can obtain them without actually having a business.
Review: Wealthsimple Cash Card
Wealthsimple Cash is a new Canadian prepaid Visa card and p2p cash transfer app featuring no fees and 5% cashback on weekends for specific spend categories.
Post Mortem: The Not So Bright Brightside $10 Cashback Promotion
In May 2021, Brightside offered a $10 top up promo that allowed a degenerate group of friends to liquidate $1000s in food, beer, and gift cards at no cost.
Review: Brightside Prepaid Card by ATB Financial
ATB’s Brightside prepaid Mastercard has a lot to offer, including 0.5% cashback, no ATM or FX fees, and $1 cashback ‘roundups’ with local partners.
PC Optimum Points: Loadable Offers & Shoppers 20x Points Events
PC Optimum points aren’t the sexiest rewards in Canada but there are some unexpected opportunities to take advantage of within the program.
Best Ways to Convert Canadian Dollars to US Dollars
We provide an overview of methods to convert CAD to USD, including Simplii Financial bill payments, forex exchanges, remittance (Wise), and Norbert’s Gambit.
Post Mortem: Printing Bitcoin Cashback and Saving the Rainforest with the Mogo Prepaid Card
The Mogo prepaid card offered a loophole which allowed manufactured spending upwards of $100,000 earning both credit card points AND 2% cashback in bitcoin.