Helping Canadians maximize their travels
Indigo (aka Chapters/Indigo) is Canada’s largest bookstore chain and one of my favorite places to shop. Not only do they have a wide selection of books, but they also sell accessories, home decor, stationery, electronics (like the Kobo e-reader) and toys.
With Indigo’s Black Friday sale (up to 50% off) and Christmas sales, learn how to earn some extra cash back with your online purchases at Indigo!
Marriott Bonvoy has just released a new limited-time promotion which might be of interest for those with upcoming hotel stays. Without a doubt, this is one of the best offers ever from Marriott on purchasing Bonvoy points.
From November 19 until November 25, 2020, Marriott Bonvoy is offering a 60% bonus on purchased points when you buy at least 2,000 points in one transaction.
EDIT: As of 2023, Mogo no longer offers the ability to check your credit score or free identity protection 🙁
Knowing your credit score is really important when you’re looking to apply for a credit card, personal loan or a mortgage. Basically, it’s a number that demonstrates your credit worthiness to financial institutions.
In Canada, there are many ways to check your credit score but it comes at a cost. For example, the credit bureau Equifax charges between $12 and $20/month for credit report monitoring.
But now, Canadian fintech companies Borrowell and Mogo both allow you to check regularly your Equifax credit score completely for FREE!
EDIT: The Ampli app is no longer accepting new customers! The last day to redeem your cash back is be Dec 11, 2023 and the Ampli app will be discontinued as of Feb 1, 2024!
This past year, there’s been an increase in the amount of shopping done in Canada. In fact, online shopping has almost doubled to record new highs due to the pandemic!
With so much shopping taking place, wouldn’t it be great to have an app that rewards you for your everyday and online purchases?
Well turns out, there is!
Ampli by Avion Rewards is a cash back app that rewards Canadians for their everyday purchases at participating stores. This review of the Ampli app will highlight all the details you need to know about this cash back app.
Marriott Bonvoy has just released a new limited-time promotion called “Week of Wonders” for it’s members. This promotion might be of interest for anyone with upcoming hotel stays during the month of October and November.
EDIT: The MogoCard is no longer being offered as of April 5, 2023 and will be discontinued as of June 6, 2023.
EDIT: As of 2023, Mogo no longer offers the ability to check your credit score or free identity protection 🙁
In Canada, it’s expensive to check your credit score and report. For example, the credit bureau Equifax charges between $12 and $20/month for credit report monitoring.
Well, if you want a FREE alternative, register with Mogo to get your Equifax credit score on a monthly basis!
EDIT on Nov 24, 2020: Sadly, the Raptors are out of the NBA Playoffs now. Thus, the promotion has been updated with a new promo code ‘EARNMORE‘. New clients who use that code can still earn 2.10%* interest when they open a Tangerine Savings Account and Chequing Account with a $150* bonus when payroll requirements are met. Offer valid until January 31, 2021.
The 2020 NBA Playoffs have started and the Toronto Raptors, 2019 NBA champions, are hoping to defend their title. The official bank of the Raptors is Tangerine bank and they’ve just introduced an exciting promotion for new clients.
If you become a Tangerine client within 24 hours of a Raptors NBA Playoffs win, you could earn 2.10%* savings interest and $250* bonus when you add your payroll.
Air Canada has now released details of their new revamped Aeroplan rewards program which starts on November 8th, 2020. With this transformation, Air Canada hopes to make Aeroplan a more rewarding travel program for it’s members.
EDIT: Ampli has extended the DoorDash promotion till September 30, 2020.
This summer, many people are ordering takeout via food delivery services like DoorDash. This app allows you to order meals from a variety of local restaurants and have it delivered straight to your door.
But, did you know it’s also possible to earn cash back with your DoorDash orders?
This past July, I was able to stay at the newly opened TownePlace Suites Hotel in Petawawa which opened in the Spring of 2020. This all suite hotel is excellent for short or long-term stays while visiting Petawawa and the Ottawa Valley.