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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 May 17th
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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Stock news: Canada’s big banks raise dividends after strong Q2 earnings May 29th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
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Mortgage broker vs. bank—which will save you more money? + MORE Jun 1st
Choosing a mortgage broker or a bank for your home loan will likely influence which mortgage you end up with. On top of that, there are pluses and minuses to both, as we detail in the table below. Before we dive into which may best suit your financial situation, let’s look at the differences betwe.... More »
The best low-interest credit cards in Canada for 2024 + MORE Sep 4th
Credit card interest rates aren’t all the same. If you carry a balance, or if you expect to take on debt that will take some time to pay off, you might want to consider a low-interest credit card. The savings could be substantial: while most regular credit cards charge around 20% in interest, the .... More »
Canada’s best no-fee credit cards 2022 + MORE Nov 3rd
Some of the best things in life are free—so why should you expect any different from your credit card? Canada has an impressive array of no-fee credit cards that don’t charge cardholders an annual fee, while also delivering respectable rewards like cash back and travel points. Many of these no-f.... More »
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…
