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If you’ve ever looked at your credit card statement and thought, “How am I ever going to pay this off?” you’re not alone. Many Canadians are dealing with high-interest debt and, on top of that, worrying about how to boost their credit score. It can feel especially tough if your credit isn’t great right now. 

The reality is that more and more Canadians are falling behind on credit payments. Thanks to the spike in inflation that occurred after the pandemic lockdowns were lifted, the cost of living across the country has ballooned. And credit card interest rates? They’re sitting at around 20% or more, which means even a small balance can turn into a monster rather quickly. In a recent Ratehub.ca survey, 50% of respondents said they had taken out a loan (student, auto or personal), and 41% carried debt over $1,000. (Ratehub.ca and MoneySense.ca are both owned by Ratehub Inc.)

Even if you keep up with your minimum monthly payments, credit card interest charges will eat into your progress; it’s like financial quicksand…

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