Canada has several major banks and many schedule II banks – but with rates and plans all over the map, it’s difficult to know where to bring your business. Our aim is to help you navigate Canada’s banking options to discover which one suits your needs best.
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3 Reasons Why You Need to Get a New Credit Card this Black Friday
– ratesupermarket.ca
The right credit card can help protect you from online fraud, shoddy deals, and, of course, save you cash.
As the loonie rises and tumbles and household debt steadily increases, deal-happy Canadians are still gearing up to hit this week’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday door-buster sales.
Though the Black Friday and Cyber Monday “holidays” have origins in the U.S., they have steadily grown in popularity in Canada and are now usurping Boxing Day – with some shoppers even claiming Black Friday offers better deals.
For the savvy shopper, spending holidays can be a great time to save a few bucks on gifts and toys for the kids, maybe pick up the smartphone you’ve been eyeing, or grab that patio set you’ll need come spring.
But getting caught up in these sales has a downside – particularly, online and in-store fraud, travel costs and steep duties and taxes.
The good news? Your method of payment can go a long way in protecting you from shopping pitfalls.
Here are our top three reasons for getting a better credit card for your 2017 Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases…
