I had the opportunity to visit the flagship WestJet Elevation Lounge at the Calgary International Airport. This is WestJet’s premier lounge experience, and I was excited to see how it stacks up against other North American flagship lounge networks. The Elevation Lounge was launched in November 2020, so I was curious as to what innovative […]
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The 3 pillars of building wealth are getting out of debt, spending less than you make, and saving for retirement. When looking at saving for retirement, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is one of the most valuable tools in the Canadian personal finance ecosystem. It’s important to have a baseline personal finance plan if you’re regularly traveling.
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You can easily travel to Paris from Canada on points Paris is a very popular travel destination. It’s known as a hotspot for honeymooners, art enthusiasts, history buffs, and those who enjoy best-in-class wine & cheese. From the museums, art galleries, and the Eiffel Tower, Paris certainly has something for everyone. Unfortunately, traveling to Paris
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You can get out of debt with a few easy steps. We’re all here because we want to achieve a state of financial wellness. Let’s talk about one of the THE ABSOLUTE first steps that needs to be taken on this journey. Getting out of debt Getting out of debt can help you grow your
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During a recent visit to (kind of) Sunny Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to spend 3 nights at the Hilton Santa Monica. The recently renovated Hilton Santa Monica had great reviews online, so I was curious as to how this Hotel stacked up against other Hiltons in the area. Hotel Information Price: $400 – $600
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Budgeting is important, but it doesn’t need to be difficult When I was in university, I often found myself scrounging for loose change just to have a fun night out. Typically, this rock bottom situation would result in me muttering to myself “I really need to start budgeting”. For some reason, I believed that financially
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The American Express Business Gold Card is one of the leading travel rewards credit cards in Canada. While it is a step below the Business Platinum Card in terms of travel perks, it still offers a great sign-up bonus, that can help propel you to your dream vacation. At first glance, the word “business” may
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Budgeting is important, but it doesn’t need to be difficult. Mint.com can help with that. When I was in university, I often found myself scrounging for loose change just to have a fun night out. Typically, this rock bottom situation would result in me muttering to myself “I really need to start budgeting”. For some
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Canadians have access to several alternative investments that can supplement their traditional portfolio, help grow wealth, and free up more time and money to see the world. As travel enthusiasts, we’re always looking to get the maximum value on our travel spend. That’s why we focus on credit card sign-up bonuses & maximizing redemptions. Unfortunately,
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I had the opportunity to visit the Lufthansa Lounge at Detroit Metro Airport located in the Warren C Evans (formerly “North”) terminal en route to Las Vegas. The lounge is part of the Priority Pass network, so I was able to enter with 1 guest by being a cardholder of the American Express Business Platinum.
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Chequing accounts in Canada can be a great financial & travel resource if used appropriately. As travel enthusiasts, we’re always looking to get the maximum value on our travel spend. That’s why we focus on credit card sign-up bonuses & maximizing redemptions. Unfortunately, it can be very challenging to achieve your travel goals if your
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The American Express Cobalt Card is in a league of its own with regards to earning travel points at restaurants & grocery stores. If you intend on having your everyday purchased lead towards free travel, then look no further than American Express’ Cobalt Card. Here is our review Stay up to Date on the Latest
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I had the opportunity to visit the Vancouver Trans-boarder Maple Leaf Lounge (Gate E) at Vancouver International Airport. My wife and I flew Air Canada business class from Vancouver to Honolulu and figured we’d stop off at the lounge for our 3-hour layover. The lounge is located next to Gate 84. You’ll need to be flying
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The TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card is one of the premier Aeroplan-branded credit cards in Canada. If you regularly fly with Air Canada or intend on taking a flight with AC, or one of their partner airlines over the next 12-24 months, the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege card can help propel you to
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The RBC British Airways Visa Infinite card is a great way for Canadians to earn Avios. While Aeroplan gets a lot of buzz amongst Canadian travelers, the British Airways Executive Club (and their “Avios” currency) should not be overlooked. By signing up for the RBC British Airways Visa Infinite card, you can easily save up
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I had the opportunity to spend 3 nights at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. The Hawaiian Village by Hilton is one of the more famous/popular destinations at Waikiki Beach. I was curious as to how this “older” hotel stacks up. Hotel Information Price: $250 – $400 per night Points Price: 70,000 Hilton Honours points/night The hotel
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The American Express Gold Card is one of the leading travel rewards credit cards in Canada. While it is a step below the Platinum Card in terms of travel perks, it still offers a great sign-up bonus, that can help propel you to your dream vacation. Stay up to Date on the Latest Travel Deals
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Credit Karma can be a great tool in your financial wellness toolkit, and a great resource for travel enthusiasts who regularly cycle through credit cards . Tracking your credit score is important. While it may not be as important as getting out of debt (which naturally hurts your credit score), or saving for retirement, having a good
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You can maximize your rewards on gas station purchases by following a few easy steps. Gas station rewards are very helpful for Canadians. Growing up in the city, there was a gas station at every corner. I usually went to the location which had the cheapest gas. Brand didn’t really matter much to me. I lived
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The American Express Marriott Bonvoy card is the easiest way to rack up Marriott points for the purposes of free hotel stays. While there are certainly more hotel chains in Canada (Wyndham, IHG, Choice Hotels, Hilton), the ability to earn Marriott Bonvoy points through their branded credit cards gives the program a level of appeal
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