Guides
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Aeroplan Points Per Dollar: How Much You Earn Per Flight
Aeroplan now pays on what you spend, not how far you fly. The new earn rates by status, what counts as eligible spending, and who loses out.
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Best No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards in Canada: Our Top 3 (2026)
Our ranked picks for killing the 2.5% FX fee — one worth paying for, two that cost nothing, and the trade-offs behind each.
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Best Mastercard in Canada for Everyday Spending (2026)
Five Mastercards compared on groceries, gas and bills — including which one is worth a $139 fee and which no-fee card has no caps at all.
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How to Start Investing in Canada as a Newcomer (2026)
Which account to open first, what TFSA room a newcomer actually has, and how the free Scotia iTRADE trades in the StartRight package really work.
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Capital One Quicksilver Canada: Is the New Cash Back Card Worth It?
Capital One launched the Quicksilver cash back Mastercards in Canada in October 2026. Here are the earn rates, the first-year match, income rules and the catches.
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What Happened to Air Miles? Blue Rewards and What Your Points Are Worth
Air Miles became Blue Rewards on June 1, 2026 and balances converted to Blue Points. Here is what your points are worth now, where you can spend them, and what changed.
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How Much Are PC Optimum Points Worth? Earning, Redeeming and Value (2026)
PC Optimum points are worth a tenth of a cent each, so 10,000 points equals $10. Here is how to earn them, how to redeem without losing 30% of their value, and which PC Financial card earns the most.
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How to Build a GIC Ladder in Canada: A $10,000 Example With Current Rates
A GIC ladder spreads your savings across 1- to 5-year GICs so part of your money comes due every year. See what a $10,000 ladder earns at Oaken, EQ Bank, Tangerine and RBC, using rates checked September 24, 2026.
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How Much Are Scene+ Points Worth? Earning, Redeeming and Best Value (2026)
Scene+ points are worth 1 cent each on travel, groceries and Cineplex, so 100 points equals $1. Here is how to earn them, which redemptions to avoid, and which Scotiabank cards earn the most.
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How Much Are Aeroplan Points Worth? Value, Earning and Flight Costs (2026)
Aeroplan points are worth about 1.5 to 2 cents each on flights, so 50,000 points is roughly $750 to $1,000 of travel. Here is how Canadians earn them, what flights cost after the June 2026 chart change, and the fees to watch for.