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Review: Starwood Preferred Guest AMEX

ByDCTA November 21, 2014December 28, 2023

Starwood Preferred Guest ("SPG") points are extremely valuable. They transfer 1:1 to a number of airline partners, which provides extreme flexibility, and if you transfer 20,000 points at a time, you get a 5,000 point bonus, which means an effective 1:1.25 transfer rate. Further, SPG points can be used at thousands of Starwood properties, which includes some great budget options at 2,000 points per night, and some extremely luxurious properties that would be otherwise unaffordable. Further, if you redeem four nights on points, the fifth night is free. All in all, SPG points are one of the most valuable points options out there.

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How to Transfer AMEX Membership Rewards Points to Frequent Flyer Programs.

ByDCTA November 14, 2014December 28, 2023

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Transferring AMEX Membership Rewards (MR) points to frequent flyer programs like Aeroplan and British Airways is an excellent use of those points. However, for first time users, navigating the system can be a little tricky. This is a quick reference guide on how to transfer your AMEX MR points to frequent flyer programs.

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(Free) Massages and Wine Tasting at Toronto MLL (thank you AMEX!)

ByDCTA September 2, 2014

Flyertalk member ESC reports that American Express is offering complimentary 15-minute massages from 14:00-20:00 until December at their YYZ Maple Leaf Lounges. Further, there will be wine tastings available, with rather premium quality wine (for a lounge).

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Scotiabank Amex Gold: Bonus Change

ByDCTA July 1, 2014

Just yesterday, the Scotiabank Amex Gold (this is a referal) card bonus was a $150 travel credit plus first year free. As of today, there’s a new bonus: $300 travel credit, but the first year fee of $99 is not waived. In the end, that it a raise of $51 dollars of travel credit.

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‘The Churn’ Series: Part 1 – Churning 101

ByDCTA June 26, 2014

What is churning? Churning is the process of acquiring a credit card, meeting the requirements for any associated bonus, cancelling the card, and restarting the process anew. That is, it's getting the card, cancelling, wash and repeat.

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Canadian Credit Card Offers

ByDCTA June 23, 2014December 28, 2023

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NOTE: I don’t keep this post updated. For the most updated credit card offers, click on the ‘Credit Cards’ link in the menu bar.

This post covers the best deals in the Canadian credit card market. Before applying to a credit card, why don’t you read our handy ‘Introduction to Credit’ [under construction] guide?