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Credit Cards for the NHL Playoffs

ByShirley Huang April 13, 2015April 16, 2020

As an Ottawa Senators fan I am happy to say that this past Saturday on April 12, 2015, the Sens securely wins a spot in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, a miracle we all thought was improbable. On the same day, Canadian Tire Centre supported the National Capital’s die hard fans by opening up the centre with free admission and parking to watch the game which will determine the team’s fate in the playoffs. As minutes ticked away to the end of period three, all fans in the Canadian Tire Centre stood on their feet to celebrate the Ottawa team’s victory.

American Express (AMEX) | Capital One | MBNA

Dwindling Hotel Co-Branded Credit Cards

ByMatt March 27, 2015September 20, 2023

With the recent discontinuation of the MBNA Choice Privileges MasterCard and the fate of the Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card being completely up in the air, it is extremely slim pickings for hotel co-branded credit cards in Canada. Either…

Alaska Airlines (Mileage Plan) | MBNA

[ANALYSIS] MBNA Alaska Airlines MasterCard Companion Fare

ByMatt March 22, 2015August 2, 2016

The MNBA Alaska Airlines MasterCard has become a fairly popular credit card in Canada. One of its main selling features is its annual coach Companion Fare. Below are the highlights of this credit card are:

American Express (AMEX) | Capital One | MBNA | Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)

The Top Credit Card Spending Bonuses (updated March 6, 2015)

ByMatt March 6, 2015September 20, 2023

Below is another round of updates on the tip credit card spending bonuses. What I like most about perks for high spending is that the perk can often be a good enough benefit to help offset the annual fee renewal….

MBNA | Sony Rewards (Discontinued in Canada)

[ANALYSIS] MBNA Sony Card Platinum Plus MasterCard

ByMatt February 7, 2015August 2, 2016

The sign up bonus on the MBNA Sony Card Platinum Plus MasterCard moved from 2,000 to 10,000 Sony points. There does not seem to be a time frame on how long the promotion is going on for, so it may be a permanent increase.

The Top Credit Card Spending Bonuses (updated January 31, 2015)

ByMatt January 31, 2015September 20, 2023

There are a few updates and corrections from the last time I wrote about top credit card spending bonuses. I have always strongly recommended that financial institutions give more spending bonuses for reaching minimum spend requirements. The reason is because…

[HOTEL] Credit Cards that Offer Elite Status

ByMatt January 19, 2015September 20, 2023

First of all, the number of co-branded hotel loyalty program credit cards are very limited. That being said, most of them do give some sort of benefit to help you gain elite status of help you accelerate achieving elite status…

MBNA | Toronto Dominion (TD)

New Look to the MBNA Website

ByMatt October 15, 2014September 20, 2023

TD bought MBNA back in 2011, but both institutions have remained relatively separate to a certain extend. MBNA still issues its own credit cards. Towards the end of September 2014, TD initiated a transition phase to further integrate MBNA with TD’s systems. It may only be a matter of time before MBNA completely disappears.

American Express (AMEX) | MBNA | Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) | Toronto Dominion (TD)

Credit Cards that Offer Companion Tickets

ByMatt October 11, 2014

Companion tickets can be very valuable for those who can take advantage of the benefit that comes with the credit card. Companion tickets are always associated with credit cards that have an annual fee. The companion ticket is a benefit…

American Express (AMEX) | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) | Capital One | MBNA | Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)

What to do with a Credit Card that You No Longer Use

ByMatt October 10, 2014September 20, 2023

I have often been asked which credit card to cancel? The answer is that it depends. I will use my recent portfolio as an example on what I have done and how I made my decision. Below was what my…