For many Canadians, a short two-hour shopping trip across the US border could mean a potential savings of hundreds of dollars. But with the current exchange rates, import rules and time required to plan and travel, is it worth the effort?
Loyalty programs in Canada have seen incredible change and evolution in recent years. After Air Canada acquired Aeroplan back from AIMIA in 2018, the loyalty program saw robust evolution when Aeroplan was officially relaunched in 2020. Scene, a joint venture between Cineplex and Scotiabank saw Empire Company, the parent of Sobeys, enter the partnership with their program relaunching at Scene+.
With the popularity of shows like Extreme Couponing and countless blogs stateside devoted to helping Americans stack coupons to save hundreds of dollars, is it possible to do the same in Canada?
Most travellers carry a trusted personal credit card with them every day — especially when we travel abroad or overseas. Combined with travel protection, a credit card can benefit travellers by allowing them to monitor balances and earn travel reward points, and some credit cards offer additional perks such as no foreign exchange fees.
Credit cards are often made out to be a trigger for irresponsible spending. Conversely, they can also help consumers build smarter financial habits, encourage people to monitor spending, be more aware of shopping trends and even frequently monitor statements for fraudulent transactions.
