Credit cards
Understanding Credit and Credit Cards as a Student
*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RBC. All opinions are my own. The financial literacy gap is widening between high school and post-secondary students – but not in the direction…
Can a Canadian Apply for a US Credit Card?
I’m just going to say it. US credit cards are much better than what’s offered here in Canada. The welcome offers can be generous (as in, 100,000+ points generous). You get better benefits such as…
Should you get a Credit Limit Increase?
I don’t know about you, but it seems like I can’t go a week without someone asking me if I want a credit limit increase. Every time I use an ATM or go into a…
The Best Currency Exchange Options For Travellers
Have you wondered what are the best currency exchange options for travellers? It depends on your situation. Some people will want to know about the cheapest way to get cash, while others want to minimize…
Dynamic Currency Conversion | How to avoid it
When it comes to travelling, dynamic currency conversion is something you need to know about since it’s one of the biggest travel fees you can avoid. In case you’re not familiar with dynamic currency conversion,…
chatr Secured Mastercard Review
Rogers Bank has just launched the chatr Secured Mastercard which is clearly aimed at new or young Canadians looking to build their credit. Although secured credit cards aren’t nearly as popular as travel or cash…
TD Rewards Visa Review
TD credit cards are incredibly popular but with so many choices, it can be difficult to figure out which one is the best for you. First, you need to decide if you’re looking for the…
KOHO Credit Building Review
I love KOHO. It’s easily the best prepaid credit card in Canada, but one major thing working against it is the fact that you don’t build any credit while using the card. Well, that’s no…
Crypto.com Visa Card Review
One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency websites, Crypto.com has just made its Visa card available to Canadians. While this product may be new to Canada, it debuted in Singapore in 2018. The following year it…
How to Build Credit as A new Immigrant
If you recently arrived in Canada, you’re likely wondering how to build credit as a new immigrant? The process of building a credit history and credit score in Canada is easy. However, depending on your…