Posts Tagged ‘credit’
The Best no Foreign Transaction fee Credit Cards in Canada
One little known fee when it comes to credit cards is the foreign transaction fee. Basically, 95% of Canadian credit cards charge a fee of 2.5% whenever you make a purchase in any currency besides Canadian dollars. This fee isn’t a secret since it’s clearly outlined in the cardholder agreement, but people don’t typically notice…
Read MoreAmerican Express Gold Rewards Card Review | Get up to 30,000 welcome points
**This post contains affiliate links The American Express Gold Rewards Card is one of the best travel rewards credits in Canada and is currently one of my favourite cards on the market. Some people complain that Amex isn’t widely accepted, but in recent years, more and more merchants now allow you to pay with American…
Read MoreScotiabank Momentum VISA Infinite Review
Talk to any person with knowledge about Canadian credit cards and they’ll tell you that the Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite card is the best cash back credit cards in Canada. What makes this card so popular is the fact that the rewards are simple, easy to earn, and even easier to redeem which makes it…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I Don’t use my Credit Card?
With increased debt loads across the country, many Canadians, including millennials, have decided to start using cash and debit more. But that brings up an interesting question. What happens if I don’t use my credit card? It really depends on our individual situation. In theory, we’ll spend less since research has found we spend less…
Read More3 Credit Mistakes we Make
When we talk about credit mistakes, we tend to think about the obvious mistakes such as carrying a balance, or not paying our bills on time. Mistakes happen to all of us, including those of us who’re normally responsible with credit. It’s unlikely we’re all of a sudden going to forget to pay our bills. There…
Read MoreWhy I Love Credit Card Rewards Programs
I have a confession, I absolutely love credit card rewards programs. What started as a way to get a free hotel room has become what sometimes feels like an obsession. Whenever I charge something to my card, I think of it as one step closer to a free trip. It appears I’m not alone as…
Read MoreProtect Yourself From Credit Card Scams
Credit card scams have become a real issue as of late. I guess when major companies like Home Depot and Target have major data breaches which affects more than 50 million cardholders, we start to take fraud and identity theft seriously. Some of us have already been overtaken by fear and have switched to cash only payments. Okay, so…
Read MoreBuilding a Good Credit Score
I write about debt a lot. It’s not that I particularly enjoy writing about debt, it’s unfortunately just a subject that many people can relate to– Canadians have record debt levels after all. We get so focused on debt, that sometimes we forget about other things, such as having a good credit score. Credit is probably…
Read MoreDebt Repayment Options
The stress of owing money can keep anyone up at night, fortunately, there are different debt repayment options that can help you pay down your debts faster than you might think. A young professional, in theory, should have an easier time paying off student loans, and credit card debt. However, someone who has abused credit…
Read MoreWhen Should I Use Cash Or Credit?
Cash or credit, it’s the endless debate. Some of us prefer the convenience of credit, but if we’re not careful, we could end up with a ton of debt. On the other hand, cash can help keep our spending under control, but we lose out on the benefits that credit offers. Personally, I prefer to use credits cards…
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