Milesopedia - a Wikipedia dedicated to credit cards and rewards programs Marie-Ève Fournier - La Presse
Milesopedia - a Wikipedia dedicated to credit cards and rewards programs
Marie-Ève Fournier - La Presse
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Milesopedia reveals 100grammes’ surprising retrospective.
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, February 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/– Milesopedia exclusively unveils 100grammes.ca’s in-depth retrospective, meticulously analyzing the price evolution of over 3,400 grocery products over 2023. The findings: a 6.2% increase in the grocery basket (excluding taxes) at the five major Quebec grocers between March 2023 and January 2024.
This study, carried out by 100grammes, a pioneer in the comparative analysis of grocery prices in Quebec, examined price trends for 29 essential products, representing a balanced grocery basket, across five of Quebec’s largest supermarket chains: IGA, Maxi, Metro, Provigo, and Super C. With over 43,000 prices analyzed, the 100grammes retrospective provides a clear picture of the current situation, highlighting a significant rise in grocery costs over the period analyzed…
“At 100grammes, we’ve always been driven to make grocery shopping more accessible and economical for everyone. This retrospective is the fruit of our commitment to providing reliable and useful data to help our subscribers navigate the challenges of inflation and market changes. Our collaboration with Milesopedia reinforces this mission, bringing a new dimension to our analysis thanks to their expertise in loyalty programs,” report Evangelina and Patrick, founders of 100grammes.ca.
Highlights include marked price volatility in certain categories such as meats and fruit, as well as an upward trend for products such as chicken (+21% over the year, +38% on the same date one year later) and ground beef (+9% over the year, +14% on the same date one year later), contrasted by a surprising drop in the price of pork tenderloin (-5% over the year, -32% on the same date one year later).
The study also reveals interesting variations in pantry and fridge products, highlighting the need for astute purchase planning and the importance of analyzing the cost of products, reported on a common weight, dixit the 100grammes.
Find all the statistics and information on the 100grammes retrospective here.
The partnership with Milesopedia also brings significant added value: consumers have a complete major opportunity to save three times more by comparing prices on 100grammes.ca products, collecting loyalty points with the PC Optimum, Scene+ or moi programs, and using one of the better credit cards for groceries to maximize savings, for example:
“By combining our knowledge of loyalty programs and credit cards with 100grammes’ pricing expertise, together we offer unprecedented insights and concrete strategies to help consumers optimize their grocery spending and budget, even in times of economic fluctuations,” according to Jean-Maximilien Voisine, president and founder of milesopedia.com.
With 100grammes, it’s easy to subscribe to their site to discover price trends, compare them, create your grocery list and then use the loyalty card and credit card adapted to your grocery store’s cash register to triple your savings.
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About 100grammes 100grammes, more than just a search engine, is a revolutionary platform dedicated to grocery savings, analyzing prices in 100-gram increments. Its fundamental mission is to provide accurate information and practical tools to its members, guiding them towards significant savings at the grocery store. Proudly independent, this platform thrives on the support and contribution of its subscriber community.
About Milesopedia Since its creation in 2015, Montreal-based FinTech Milesopedia has established itself as the bilingual Canadian reference for loyalty programs and credit cards in Canada. The company offers the most widely used credit card comparison solution in the country, reaching more than one million unique monthly readers, thanks to its network of 17 partners: Protégez-Vous, François Charron, Educfinance, Dollars and cents | L’actualité, Mon Fric (Attraction Web), BB Jetlag, Retraite 101, Club Boomerang, Le Jeune retraité, NoovoMoi (Bell Media), Guides Ulysse, Ca$hmire+, InfoBref, Chexy, RedFlagDeals and Les Coops de l’information (CN2i), The Canadian Jetsetter.
The company makes financial products more accessible to consumers by popularizing information on financial literacy, and promotes responsible and profitable use of the credit cards available in Canada. As a socially committed company, Milesopedia has been accredited as a Platinum Sunshine Company since December 2022.
MONTREAL, Jan. 4 2024 /CNW/ – Milesopedia, Canada’s most widely used credit card comparison solution, publishes its 2024 Milesopedia Awards of the best credit cards. This list guides Canadian consumers toward the most sensible choices based on their needs, enabling them to maximize the benefits of their credit cards and save money on their purchases.
In 2024, selecting and evaluating credit cards for households is more important than ever in a multi-challenged economy. “Today, we are rewarding financial institutions that have managed to stand out by offering products meeting current consumer needs. Some institutions, for example, have adjusted their product features to reward consumers for their groceries, gas or recurring bill payments; others have enhanced their travel-related benefits to offset the travel expenses which have continued to rise post-pandemic,” states Jean-Maximilien Voisine, President-Founder of Milesopedia. “Earning rewards through credit cards represents a profitable avenue often overlooked due to lack of time and knowledge. Consumers miss out on valuable rewards without realizing it,” he continues.
The Montreal-based FinTech draws on over 18,000 data points, including annual fees, welcome offers, and insurance. This exercise establishes 32 categories, making it easier for consumers to identify with a specific profile and goal.
Among the award-winning financial products, the National Bank World Elite Mastercard® stands out again this year as the Best Travel Credit Card and the Best Credit Card For Travel Insurance. It was particularly popular with consumers in 2023, especially in these challenging economic times, offering up to 5 points per dollar of purchase on eligible grocery and restaurant expenses, travel reimbursement, and excellent insurance coverage.
The CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite* Card once again stands out in the Best cash back credit card, offering an attractive welcome bonus, reimbursement of the first year’s annual fee and 4% cash back on eligible gas, electric vehicle charging and grocery purchases.
The full list of winners, with details and conditions for each card, is available here on the milesopedia.com website.
“Since 2020, the rewards and credit card landscape has evolved significantly: the launch of Air Canada’s new Aeroplan program, BMO’s acquisition of AIR MILES, the transformation of the Scene+ loyalty program following the partnership between Scotiabank, Cineplex and the Empire Group (IGA, Sobeys, etc.), and most recently, RBC’s acquisition of HSBC Canada. All this should encourage consumers to reevaluate their wallets’ credit and loyalty cards,” declares Marie-Claude Ravary, Director of Clients Relations and Compliance at Milesopedia.
Due to new challenges faced by Canadian media (Bill C-18, Google and Meta’s reaction, Law 25, etc.), Milesopedia positions itself as a new revenue stream for media and content creators through its white-label credit card and bank account comparison tools, while enabling them to offer their readership quality content to improve their personal finance.
After consolidating its position as Quebec’s number-one comparator with major players such as Protégez-vous, L’actualité and, most recently, Les Coops de l’information (CN2i), Milesopedia is extending its reach across Canada through strategic collaborations such as FinTech Chexy and RedFlagDeals (VerticalScope Inc.), and is in discussion with one of the country’s major English-speaking media.
The platform continues its mission to help Canadians maximize the rewards and benefits they earn with their credit cards and now supports an active community of 26,000 members on its private Facebook group to answer questions about rewards programs and financial products. Finally, the company is a member of the Canadian Consumer Rewards Coalition (CCRC) and other leading industry organizations.
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Founded in 2015, Montreal-based FinTech Milesopedia has emerged as the leading bilingual Canadian resource for loyalty programs and credit cards. Despite the challenging economic landscape in 2023, the company has continued to thrive, mainly due to its widely used credit card comparison solution. The tool attracts over a million unique visitors each month, thanks to its network of 16 sub-publishers: Protégez-Vous, François Charron, Educfinance, Dollars and cents | L’actualité, Mon Fric (Attraction Web), BB Jetlag, Retraite 101, Club Boomerang, Le Jeune Retraité, NoovoMoi (Bell Media), Guides Ulysse, Ca$hmire+, InfoBref, Chexy, RedFlagDeals, and Les Coops de l’information (CN2i). Initially launched as a blog by Jean-Maximilien Voisine, a passionate aviation and travel enthusiast, the team has now grown to 13 permanent employees and over 15 freelance writers. Milesopedia makes financial products more accessible to consumers by simplifying information on financial literacy and promotes responsible and advantageous use of credit cards available in Canadaproviding them with valuable information and tools, thus enabling them to make the most of their credit cards. As a socially committed company, Milesopedia has been accredited as a platinum-level Entreprise Enfant Soleil since December 2022.
Montreal, September 12, 2023 – Milesopedia, Canada’s most popular credit card comparison solution, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with soNomad, the travel insurance specialist.
In a world where the unexpected is commonplace, this partnership aims to help travelers ensure peace of mind and make the most of their experiences. While not mandatory, travel insurance is essential to protect against unforeseen events, whether it be health complications or unexpected expenses due to flight delays or cancellations.
Already, Milesopedia recommends to its readers to have certain credit cards on hand that offer excellent travel insurance with reward points.
However, with credit cards offering different insurance coverage and terms, it is clear that not all circumstances are covered. With With soNomad, everyone can travel with complete peace of mind, being fully protected. Since 2019, soNomad has been offering Canadians and foreign visitors of all ages a quick and easy insurance solution with its medical and cancellation insurance offering.
Discover the Milesopedia article detailing the medical insurance offered by soNomad, so you can travel with the right protection.
“As Milesopedia’s rapid growth continues, we are thrilled to partner with soNomad to offer our users even more effective insurance solutions to ensure their travel experiences are enriched and secure. This initiative exemplifies our commitment to empowering our community to have the most memorable journeys,” says Jean-Maximilien Voisine, President and Founder of Milesopedia.
This partnership is a new step in Milesopedia’s mission to provide solutions tailored to the needs of Canadians, helping them fully benefit from current rewards programs and travel easily and safely.
Montreal, Quebec–(Newsfile Corp. – January 10, 2023) – With all the economic indices pointing to inflation in the new year 2023, milesopedia.com, THE bilingual reference for credit card comparison media, publishes its 2023 Best Credit Card Rankings. Since 2015, the aim of this exercise has been to help Canadian consumers make the best possible credit card choices for their needs.
With over 200 credit cards available on the Canadian market, it’s sometimes difficult to make an informed choice about which financial institution to turn to or which card to subscribe to, given the many features of each card to consider.
“With the fear of higher inflation in 2023, people will be making conservative choices, and will want to optimize their everyday spending (groceries, gas, bills, etc.) and discretionary spending (vacations, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) according to Jean-Maximilien Voisine, president and founder of Milesopedia. Credit card rewards points are a great way to save on these types of expenses, where prices have skyrocketed in recent months”.
Every consumer should have an average of two credit cards, according to Milesopedia, which recommends one credit card for day-to-day expenses and a second dedicated to trips planned during the year to benefit from rewards and insurance.
“Even if the statistics from our comparators show that consumers are looking for cards with no annual fee, in many situations they realize, thanks to our calculators, that cards with an annual fee give them far more benefits, points and discounts year after year,” notes Étienne Werbinski, SEM Manager and Data Analyst at Milesopedia.
Milesopedia has examined the credit card offers of the major financial institutions and has established its Ranking according to over 150 criteria such as fees, welcome offer, minimum income required, number of points per category, account credits, insurance, access to airport lounges, and so on.
This year, we’ve added statistics from the dozen or so white-label credit card comparators offered on partner consumer sites such as Protégez-Vous, Dollars & Cents | L’actualité, FrançoisCharron, Educfinance, HelloSafe, Le Jeune Retraité, and more.
Milesopedia has selected the best credit cards from 32 categories. Below is a selection of these. To see the complete ranking with the characteristics and conditions of each, click here. Ranking 2023 of the Best Credit Cards in Canada.
For example, Milesopedia has chosen Best Cash Back credit card for the year 2023 the CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite* Card. In addition to an attractive welcome bonus, including reimbursement of the first year’s annual fee, it stands out by offering 4% cash back on purchases made at service stations and grocery stores – two major areas of household expenditure in 2023.
The price of Best Travel Credit Card is awarded to National Bank World Elite Mastercard®. It offers up to 5 points per dollar of purchase on eligible grocery and restaurant expenses, up to $150 per year in travel reimbursements, access to airport lounges, and above all, excellent insurance coverage for both travel and purchases.
Best no-annual-fee credit card Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card Best credit card for everyday spending Mastercard® card MBNA World Elite Awards Best credit card for gas and transportation BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card Best Aeroplan Credit Card TD® Visa Infinite* Card Aeroplan® Best no-conversion-fee credit card MastercardMD HSBC World Elite® Best credit card for families Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card Best Credit Card For Young Professionals Cobalt® card American Express Best credit card for snowbirds Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite* Card Best Corporate Card Corporate Platinum® Card from American Express
On milesopedia. com, Canadians will find a host of strategies and tips to help them maximize their finances, as well as a private consultation service. Consumers can also benefit from a large, active community that can answer their questions on the private Facebook group Milesopedia – Credit Cards and Rewards.
Montréal, October 25, 2022 – Milesopediathe country’s most widely used credit card comparison solution with over 500,000 monthly users, announces major new partnerships with The News and BBJetlag who will offer Milesopedia’s credit card comparison tool as a white label on their platform. These agreements add to the partnerships announced earlier this year with Protégez-Vous.ca, HelloSafe.ca, EducFinance.ca, FrançoisCharron.com and MonFric.ca.
The Montreal-based company thus consolidates its position as leader in the Canadian loyalty program and credit card market, and pursues its mission of helping Quebecers make the best choices for their financial needs.
“With inflation skyrocketing and budgets getting tighter for many households, rewards programs are becoming an indispensable tool for saving on everyday expenses. Whether it’s for food, transportation or entertainment, Milesopedia is proud to help Canadians make the informed and responsible choice of a credit card and loyalty program adapted to their needs, thanks to its many partnerships with leading players”, emphasizes Jean-Maximilien Voisine, president and founder of Milesopedia.
On the Milesopedia site, Canadians can find a wealth of strategies and tips to help them maximize their portfolio. Consumers can also benefit from a large, active community that can answer their questions on the private Facebook group: Milesopedia – Credit Cards and Rewards.
About Milesopedia
Canada’s most popular credit card comparison solution, with over 500,000 monthly users, thanks to partnerships with Protégez-vous.ca, FrançoisCharron.com, EducFinance.ca, MonFric.ca and HelloSafe.ca, Milesopedia has been the leading bilingual media outlet for loyalty programs and credit cards in Canada since 2015. This innovative tool has grown in popularity since its creation, helping Canadians to identify the best credit solutions for their profile, and to take full advantage of the various rewards programs available. It’s an essential educational site designed to promote responsible and profitable use of the credit cards available in Canada. To date, over 2,000 articles have been published on the site. A project born of the passion of its founder, Jean-Maximilien Voisine, a true aviation and travel enthusiast, now supported by a team of 12 permanent employees. Mr. Voisine is rightly recognized as the French-speaking expert on loyalty programs and credit cards. Since its creation, Milesopedia has enjoyed steady growth, thanks in particular to the commitment of its impressive Facebook community, and the high volume of monthly traffic to its site.
For further information, please contact
Justin Meloche
Media Relations
514 995-9704
jmeloche@national.ca
MONTREAL, April 19, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Milesopediathe country’s most widely used credit card comparison solution, with over 500,000 monthly users, is proud to announce a series of partnerships with leading players in the online personal finance management tools sector, including EducFinance.ca, FrançoisCharron.com and MyFric.ca. Other important partnerships will be announced shortly.
Building on a previously announced partnership with Protégez-vous to help consumers choose their credit card wisely, Milesopedia has also just published its ranking of the best credit cards in Canada in 2022. The Montreal-based company founded in 2015 thus continues its mission to help Quebecers make the best choices for their financial needs.
“With the gradual return to normal life and the consequences of galloping inflation on the cost of living – particularly on gas, food and travel – the release of this ranking is essential to help households and businesses alike make an informed and responsible choice of credit card and loyalty program. We’re proud to be able to offer them this tool, which will find the best solution for all types of needs”, emphasizes Jean-Maximilien Voisine, President and CEO of Milesopedia.
Team expands to meet current consumer needs
Milesopedia also announces the arrival of two new talents in strategic positions as part of its business development plan in the Canadian financial products market. He is delighted to welcome Marie-Claude Ravary as Director, Customer Relations and Compliance, and Étienne Werbinski as Digital Campaign and Data Analysis Manager. With these appointments, Milesopedia intends to forge a number of new partnerships, some of which will be announced shortly with well-known Quebec companies.
More products to discover for discerning consumers
With the primary objective of offering the best tips for free (or almost free) travel and savings thanks to rewards points accumulated mainly with credit cards, Milesopedia offers free tutorials, guides and rankings of the best credit cards in Canada for earning rewards, in addition to presenting the best news on loyalty programs, reviews and photo reports (airlines, hotels, airport lounges, destinations and products). With several tens of thousands of members, the site connects with Canada’s largest community on the subject.
Canada’s most widely used credit card comparison solution, with over 500,000 monthly users, thanks to partnerships with Protégez-vous, FrançoisCharron.com, EducFinance.ca and MyFric.ca, Milesopedia is the reference media on loyalty programs and credit cards in Canada since 2015. This innovative tool has grown in popularity since its creation, helping Canadians to identify the best credit solutions for their profile, and to take full advantage of the various rewards programs available. It’s an essential educational site designed to promote responsible and profitable use of the credit cards available in Canada. To date, over 2,000 articles have been published on the site. A project born of the passion of its founder, Jean-Maximilien Voisine, a true aviation and travel enthusiast, now supported by a team of 12 permanent employees. Mr. Voisine is rightly recognized as the French-speaking expert on loyalty programs and credit cards. Since its creation, Milesopedia has enjoyed constant growth, thanks in particular to the commitment of its impressive Facebook community, and the high volume of monthly traffic to its site.
Justin Meloche, Media Relations, 514 995-9704, jmeloche@national.ca
MONTREAL, Sept. 28 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Milesopedia.com, a credit card comparison site, is proud to announce a long-term partnership with Protégez-vous. The Montreal-based company founded in 2015 thus continues its mission to help Quebecers make the best credit card choices for their needs.
Since September 2021, Milesopedia has been offering its white-label credit card comparison tool to Protégez-vous readers, an easy-to-use, high-performance solution for choosing the best card in Canada for your profile.
Milesopedia intends to consolidate its position as Canada’s leader in loyalty programs and credit cards thanks to its alliance with Protégez-vous: “The year 2020 has enabled many Canadian households to take care of their personal finances, encouraging them to pay off their debts and keep their credit card portfolios under control. To meet this need, we created a tool that responded to this demand right at the start of the pandemic. We are convinced that our partnership with Protégez-vous will enable us to extend the scope of our action to help consumers find solutions adapted to their needs, while promoting and educating on the responsible and profitable use of credit cards”, emphasizes Jean-Maximilien Voisine, President and CEO of Milesopedia.
About Milesopedia.commilesopedia.com is the reference site on loyalty programs and credit cards in Canada since 2015. This innovative tool has grown in popularity since its creation, helping Canadians to identify the best credit solutions for their profile, and to take full advantage of the various rewards programs available. It’s an essential educational site designed to promote responsible and profitable use of the credit cards available in Canada. To date, over 2,000 articles have been published on the site. A project born of the passion of its founder, Jean-Maximilien Voisine, a true aviation and travel enthusiast, now supported by a team of nearly 10 permanent employees. Mr. Voisine is rightly recognized as the French-speaking expert on loyalty programs and credit cards. Since its creation, Milesopedia has enjoyed steady growth, thanks in particular to the commitment of its impressive Facebook community, the high volume of monthly traffic on its site, which boasts over 130,000 monthly visitors, and the renewed support of numerous financial and travel institutions, partners of the site.
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Information: Source: Justin Meloche, Media Relations, 514 995-9704, Jmeloche@national.ca; Information: Jean-Maximilien Voisine, 514 549-8761, jmv@milesopedia.com
Your next vacation will be free – or almost – thanks to milesopedia’s strategies.
MONTREAL, September 12, 2019 – Thanks to milesopedia, a 100% free Web platform combining all the best strategies, tips and tricks for maximizing credit card points, Canadians can easily treat themselves to a 5-star trip to Bali at the St-Regis Hotel next summer, or a simple weekend in New York to pop a bottle of champagne on December 31 at the W Hotel in Times Square, without spending a penny or so.
A Montreal-based company, milesopedia was founded 5 years ago by two Quebecers who regularly travel around the world with their two children and live for the travel hacking – controlling the collection and use of points via loyalty programs and credit cards. However, since 2009, Audrey and Jean-Maximilien have been traveling once a month, almost free of charge, whether for a 4-day long weekend in New Orleans, or 3 weeks on the beaches of Southeast Asia… all in business class! In their view, it’s all about taking an interest in the world of travel hacking – a fascinating and perfectly legal universe.
“As summer has been short and autumn is already on the horizon, we at milesopedia can see that Internet users are already eager to plan their next vacation. In fact, if you want to travel for free or almost free using points from specific loyalty programs, now is the ideal time to plan the next couple’s getaway or the next family summer vacation.”says Jean-Maximilien, who offers a weekly question-and-answer session in his facebook group!
Thousands of Internet users who religiously follow milesopedia to keep abreast of the latest trends claim to be able to save more than 75% of the total value of each of their trips:
Testimonials
“Thanks to milesopedia and points, I just booked 5 nights in Boston at a 4-star hotel next April, for the Marathon 100 yards from the finish line for less than $600, instead of $4,000! Whereas before I used my points to buy gift cards…!” Josée M.
“In 3 months, I accumulated enough points thanks to milesopedia, to get 4 free 7-day passes to Disney World! Thousands of dollars saved! ” Sébastien M.
“For only $1,200, I was able to take my spouse and our 2 children on a month-long trip around the world, including Switzerland, Israel and Australia, in business class thanks to milesopedia points! Gautier L.
Through milesopedia, Audrey and Jean-Maximilien want to share as much of their knowledge as possible and ensure that each of their members gets the best possible return on their credit card programs and points. Milesopedia offers comprehensive tutorials and guides for travel hacking beginners, all the latest news on loyalty programs, and a discussion forum (in addition to the facebook group) to facilitate the sharing of information. The platform also features photo reports of flights, experiences in various airport lounges, hotels and destinations. In short, the comprehensive platform and its community support users every step of the way, helping them to :
About milesopedia
Milesopedia has positioned itself as the leader in travel hacking, with an approach focused on education and mutual support between members of its online community. Thanks to the unparalleled trust of its community, the platform now boasts over 100,000 monthly readers, and with the support of major partners including Canadian financial institutions, loyalty programs and hotel chains that
give milesopedia members access to the best current offers and market promotions. Milesopedia is the reference to help travellers use their loyalty points as efficiently as possible.
For further information or interview requests:
Leidy Ojeda, leidy.ojeda@franc-parler.ca
T.: 514 707-3806
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