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• How to rescue your credit card rewards -- Is there any way to profit from reward points that would otherwise expire? We reviewed one specialty website that lets members track and trade points ... (more)
• The most popular NHL team credit cards -- As playoff action heats up, so does demand for NHL credit cards. But as Canadians search for the right card, playoff presence isn't the chief factor. ... (more)
• 5 'deadly' dangers of credit card arbitrage -- Credit card arbitrage is not for the faint of heart. It’s a high-stakes game that can land you in a heap of debt if you don’t play the game by the rules. ... (more)
• Survey: Credit card trip cancellation insurance -- You can’t plan everything. Fortunately, some credit cards offer benefits that reimburse prepaid expenses for cancelled trips ... (more)
• Expert Q&A: Secrets of successful loyalty programs -- Why are cardholders so addicted to their credit cards' rewards programs? Rob Daniel of research company Maritz Canada explains. ... (more)
• Credit card perk: Rental car insurance -- Your credit card could save you money on rental car insurance. Just don’t expect automatic coverage for a high-end luxury car like a Porsche or a Rolls Royce. ... (more)
• Editor's choice: Best cash-back credit cards -- Cash back is a perk that lets you make money simply by using your credit card. CreditCards.ca vetted 20 cash-back cards to determine which pay the richest rewards ... (more)
• Credit card perk: Extended warranty protection -- Your credit card might provide a valuable freebie -- extended warranty protection. This coverage kicks in when one of your appliances needs to be repaired or replaced ... (more)
• Credit cards can help resolve luggage mishaps -- If your luggage goes missing, your credit card might be able to help you track it down. Here are some cards that offer the perk of luggage protection ... (more)
• Using the new Air Miles Cash program to your advantage -- Air Miles Cash is a new loyalty rewards option that goes into effect March 1. Here's how to best profit from the program's on-the-spot cash incentives ... (more)
• Editor's Choice: The best air travel rewards -- To help you maximize your air travel rewards, CreditCards.ca correspondent Daniel Workman looks at the pros and cons of the best airliner loyalty programs and rewards credit cards ... (more)
• Are credit cards that offer free trip cancellation worth it? -- Credit cards that offer free trip cancellation protection are popular among frequent travellers, especially in snowstorm-prone Canada. But are they worth the extra fees that come with them? ... (more)
• 10 smart strategies for holiday spending -- Keep your spirits bright this holiday season and say no to overspending. Here are ten essential tips for maximizing your holiday savings, cutting down on shopping stress and avoiding post-holiday debt regret ... (more)
• Store credit cards: The good, the bad and the ugly -- Store credit cards offer some unique advantages, but are they worth their potentially high costs? Here's what you need to know to decide whether specialized retailer cards are right for your wallet ... (more)
• How to claim cash rebates for mispriced merchandise -- Watching the scanner display at checkout can put money in your pocket. CreditCards.ca explains how to qualify for free merchandise and cash credits when scanned charges don't match posted prices ... (more)
• The latest trends in driver rewards credit cards -- Three major rewards trends dominate the highly competitive auto and gas credit cards category. Which credit cards provide the most compelling driver incentives and perks? CreditCards.ca investigates ... (more)
• Consumer alert: The hidden costs of premium credit cards -- The charges that a merchant must pay for processing premium credit cards, such as rewards cards, are much higher than those for regular-cost cards and some critics say those added expenses can lead to higher prices for consumers ... (more)
• NHL credit cards with unique hockey perks -- These hockey credit cards showcase a unique set of rewards that will keep fans smiling -- even if their favourite team lags in the NHL standings. Which hockey bonus is your dream incentive? ... (more)
• The best Canadian credit card movie deals -- Has the prospect of a double-dip recession got you down? CreditCards.ca may have the perfect tonic for your blues -- some super movie discounts that will make you smile like Jim Carrey ... (more)
• Cash refunds from credit card price protection -- We've all been there. Excited about buying a new bicycle for $700, your happiness turns into bitter disappointment when that same bike goes on sale for $300 the very next week. But there's a credit card perk that can help ... (more)
• Editor's Choice: The best travel rewards credit cards 2011 -- Travel rewards cards feature a wide range of perks, including free trips, merchandise and even cash. However, not all travel cards are created equal. CreditCards.ca separates the wheat from the chaff and chooses this year's best ... (more)
• Travel credit cards with free health insurance: A review -- Tired of paying health insurance premiums every time you go on a trip outside the Great White North? CreditCards.ca reviews four credit cards that come with free out-of-province emergency coverage ... (more)
• Maximum gas savings start with the right credit card -- Planning a summer road trip? It's time to start thinking about how you're going to pay for that gas. CreditCards.ca looks at which credit cards offer the greatest gas rewards and presents practical tips on how to cope with inflated prices ... (more)
• Report card on Canadian alumni credit cards -- It can be fun to advertise your alma mater on your credit card; but are these cards worth the higher APR? CreditCards.ca compares the most compelling benefits of Canadian alumni credit cards against standard card features ... (more)
• Top 10 most amazing credit card videos on YouTube -- From money magic to the worst credit card offer ever, these amazing videos tell some intriguing financial stories -- and highlight the risks and benefits of owning a credit card ... (more)
• Experts to Generation Y: Save with your credit card -- If you're struggling on a limited income, but you want to pay off your debt and save at least something for the future, what should you do? The secret could be in your wallet -- as long as you're smart about you use it ... (more)