Get Out a Calculator
The value of Air Miles depends on how far in advance you book and the type of trip. To see how much your miles are worth, take the price of the flight and divide it by the number of miles it will cost. Then do the same for other options and compare.
Maximize Your Movie-Going
The Cineplex Scotiabank SCENE program periodically offers members double or triple the points as incentive to see a new release.
Use a Third Party to Get Deals
Sites like Points.com offer trading between programs such as Aeroplan and American Airlines’ AAdvantage-useful when you’re a few points shy of a new reward level.