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Paying off high-interest credit card debt should be a top priority — even if the big banks' decision to raise their prime rates doesn't directly impact credit card rates, says a credit counselling expert..... More »

You probably know you should care about your credit score, but do you know why? Simply put, this three-digit number can either help or hurt you in your journey towards financial wellbeing—and it can have far-reaching effects. Your credit score affects your chances of getting approved for a cre.... More »

Canadians had 28 per cent more gripes about their banks last year than they did in 2016, according to a new report from the ombudsman overseeing the industry, with bogus credit card charges a particular thorn in the side of many customers..... More »

Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) have been around since 1957, and each February is commonly referred to as “RRSP season.” The banks and financial media used to make a bigger deal about RRSPs in the new year, but ever since Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) were introduced in 2009, RRS.... More »

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