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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jan 19th
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What would a central bank digital currency mean for Canada? We ask 5 experts Jul 11th
Canadians have long embraced digital transactions. We make purchases, pay bills and transfer money to people around the world with the tap of a card or the click of a button—every single day. We do all of this using regular, government-backed Canadian dollars.
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Making sense of the markets this week: October 2 Oct 1st
Kyle Prevost, editor of Million Dollar Journey and founder of the Canadian Financial Summit, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Bears are beating the bulls this year, but don’t bulls always win?
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The 10 best no-fee credit cards in Canada for August 2023 Aug 23rd
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The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2026 + MORE Feb 18th
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Tips for Paying Off Credit Card Debt
– ratesupermarket.ca
Credit card bills got you down? That’s the trouble with paying with plastic. It is easy to spend, but not quite as easy to pay off the debt you accrue – especially if you are only paying the minimum each month. Carrying too much credit card debt can make it harder to get a mortgage loan for a house or finance a car should you need to. It can also be enormously stressful if you fall behind and end up in the crosshairs of a collection agency.
So, before you get any deeper in debt, it is time to get your financial house in order and develop a plan for paying off your credit card debt. Whether it’s working to bring in more income, budgeting, credit counselling, or a debt-consolidation loan, resources are available to help ease some of that burden.
Stop Using Your Credit Cards Immediately
If you are serious about paying off your credit card debt, then you better stop using them. Otherwise, you continue to add to the debt you are trying to pay off. Take them out of your purse or wallet, lock them away, or shred them if necessary…
