The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer credit cards and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Did you know that there are many other options?
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Weekly rate report: Average card APR remains at record high of 17.07 percent for second week + MORE Oct 18th
October 17, 2018: The average credit card interest rate held steady at a record high this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report..... More »
What can you claim on your income taxes: 7 deductions not to miss + MORE Dec 1st
There are some tax deductions and credits you know you should claim on your income tax return every year. It’s unlikely you’ll ever forget to deduct your RRSP contributions, for example, and claiming a tax credit for your charitable donations is a no-brainer. But other claims can be easy to over.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jun 30th
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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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Canada’s best low interest credit cards 2020 + MORE May 12th
If you know you’ll likely be carrying some debt on your credit card from month to month—or are simply trying to pay off a balance—then a low-interest credit card might be a good choice for you. After all, why lock yourself into the typical 19.99% credit card interest rate when you have the opt.... More »
AIR MILES Bonus Boom - Over 1,000 Bonus Miles available from participating partners June 27-30 + MORE Jun 27th
AIR MILES Bonus Boom is here for the next four days! There are lots of bonus miles offers up for grabs at AIR MILES sponsors across Canada. Once you get to the Bonus Boom page you can select your province to see your offers. I selected Alberta and there were 30 offers available from American Express.... More »
Is Your Debt Above Average?
– ratesupermarket.ca
Household debt levels are a hot topic this week, as new numbers reveal they are higher than ever across the nation – a key concern for our central bank, and the fuel behind Canada’s too-hot-to-touch housing markets. And it’s not just mortgages – a recent study finds credit card balances are on the rise, with the average Canadian owing more than $3k on their plastic. Read on for the full story.
Canadian Debt-to-Income Ratio Is Now 165%
Household debt levels are rising across the nation: the average Canadian now owes $1.65 for every dollar they earn, according to Statistics Canada, collectively owing a whopping $1.923 trillion – and $1.262 trillion of that is from mortgages. What does this mean for Canada’s recovering economy – and are you at risk as a consumer?
Read Penelope’s Blog | Canadian Debt-to-Income Ratio Is Now165%
National Credit Card Debt Hits 3-Year High
Is your credit card balance below the national average? A recent TransUnion report finds the average Canadian has racked up $3,610 on their plastic…
