Rewards Cards

It’s nice to get cash back rewards on your credit card spending, but the top cash back credit cards come with an annual fee that can take a bite out of your earnings. If you’re not a big spender, the best option is a no-fee cash back credit card. Best No-Fee Cash Back Credit Cards…

Loyalty programs are everywhere, it seems like every company has one these days.  Our wallets and purses are bursting at the seams with plastic cards and mini-cards attached to our key chains.  94% of Canadians are a member of at least one program. If we’re all members of loyalty programs, that must mean they’re good…

It’s no secret that I love using the MBNA Smart Cash MasterCard for my everyday spending.  I’ve been using this cash back credit card for over a year and have received over $700 in cash back rewards so far. Recent changes from MBNA have reduced the amount of cash back you can earn with the…

Many people like the idea of using a rewards program to collect points and save money on travel.  Some of the best credit cards are travel rewards credit cards, which can help you earn points faster and enjoy perks like free airfare, or upgrades when you travel. I use the MBNA Smart Cash MasterCard as…

I use a cash back credit card to earn credit card rewards on my everyday purchases and monthly bill payments. Since I spend the money anyway, I like to use the method of payment that gives me the best return. You need to look at your overall spending habits to figure out the best credit…

If you’ve been on the Air Miles website recently you may have noticed a few changes to how you earn and redeem your rewards.  First, there’s a new feature called Air Miles Cash. Starting March 2012 Air Miles collectors can instantly redeem the reward miles in their Air Miles Cash balance towards purchases at participating…

The Aeroplan rewards program is arguably the most popular (and reviled) loyalty program in Canada.  Aeroplan members can earn miles at over 75 sponsors in the travel, retail and financial sectors. Over two million Aeroplan rewards were issued to members last year alone, including more than 1.3 million flights on Air Canada and Star Alliance…

Using a cash back credit card can be a great way to earn rewards for your day-to-day spending. Just make sure you have the discipline pay off your balance in full each month, or the interest charges will more than offset your cash back rewards. With a young family at home, collecting travel rewards isn’t a priority, so…

The Air Miles travel program has developed a solid online booking tool that allows users to redeem their Air Miles for flights or purchase a flight using cash.