How AI is helping Canadians budget, save, and tackle debt + MORE Aug 2nd

Canadians are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for help with their money. From smart budgeting tools to automated investing apps, AI is quickly becoming part of how we manage our finances. 

According to research by Ipsos Canada, commissioned by BMO, 33% of Canadians use AI technologies to stay on top of their spending and saving. But while these tools are great for growing wealth and tracking financial goals, there’s something missing—a safe, ethical, and truly supportive way to get help with debt. In this article, we’ll explore how AI is reshaping personal finance in Canada, and why Mariposa, the first Canadian AI-powered debt management agent, is a game-changer for anyone looking to get out of debt on their own terms.

The AI boom in Canadian personal finance

In Canada, financial services are using AI in two main ways: to provide information and to power tools that help users with saving, budgeting, investing, and building credit. Here are a few examples:

Wealthsimple’s AI chat helps Canadians understand investing basics…

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A lot of attention is given to travel credit card rewards, but what about advertised perks? These might seem like small benefits, but the value of these perks can really add up if you’ve got a great card.

We’ll help you navigate the most useful credit card travel perks and help you decide if the annual fees that come with these premium cards are worth the perks they deliver.

Key takeaways

Popular travel perks include access to airport lounges, travel insurance, free hotel stays, and free checked bags

Premium credit cards that charge an annual fee typically have more travel perks than no-fee cards

Travel insurance and lounge access are two of the most valuable travel credit card perks

What are credit card travel perks?

Perks are separate from rewards (which are what you earn with qualifying purchases). Instead of earning cash back or points based on the purchases you make, perks automatically come with the credit card—it’s up to you whether you use them or not (but you really should!)…

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