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Why tax season is turning into a debt trap for Canadians (and how to avoid it) Apr 2nd
If you typically carry a credit card balance, you’re in good company. The recent Study of the Canadian Consumer (Winter 2026) by Vividata shows that more than 1 in 3 Canadians (36%) usually have a credit card balance from month to month. What’s striking, however, is the study’s finding that 49.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 Mar 9th
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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 Apr 8th
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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 Apr 15th
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How to earn more rewards with your credit cards Mar 30th
If you’re like many Canadians, you may feel your credit card rewards aren’t delivering as much value as they could. After all, cards are often marketed with generous welcome bonuses and the promise of effortless cash back, travel points, statement credits, and more. If those rewards don’t seem.... More »
Financial paralysis and how to get moving again
– moneysense.ca
New findings from the Credit Counselling Society’s (CCS) 2026 Consumer Debt Report reveal a concerning pattern in how Canadians are experiencing debt. Under cost-of-living pressures, many are increasing their debt load, relying on credit to make ends meet. And while they’re making their minimum payments, they’re trapped in a cycle and never getting ahead. For some Canadians, the only way to avoid money stress is to stop thinking about it altogether.
Canadians face financial pressure
According to the data, Canadians remain under significant financial pressure, with a full 68% expressing concern about the cost of living. Almost a third (30%) of respondents are anxious about money, especially women and those making less than $50K per year, while Generation X worries about their retirement.
Compounding the issue, money insecurity is having a notable effect on how Canadians spend. Forty-two percent reported relying more this year on credit than cash, a 7% increase over last year’s numbers…
