Shopping

What to know before you use “buy now, pay later” in Canada

Many retailers offer buy now, pay later programs to encourage spending. Understand the risks, including how your BNPL data...

Debt

Should I use retirement savings to pay off credit card debt?

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Missed credit payments grew by 4% in the first quarter of 2025

More Canadians are missing credit payments compared with last year, according to a report from credit bureau Equifax.

News

What is a consumer proposal? How does it work?

If spiralling debt has you on the brink, a consumer proposal may be the right move. Here’s how it...

Columns

Should you pay off student debt before investing?

If you want to start investing but you’ve got a Canada Student Loan or other student debt to repay,...

loans

Personal loan versus line of credit: Which should you choose?

Need the best interest rate? Want fixed payments or flexibility? Find out the differences between personal loans and lines...

Debt

How much credit card debt does the average Canadian have?

How does your credit card debt stack up against the average Canadian’s? Find out as we dive into how...

loans

Car loan interest rates: What’s the best Canadians can get?

Car loan interest rates can be as confusing as a complicated recipe, and just as daunting to navigate. This...

Newcomers to Canada

Auto loans for newcomers—questions to ask when buying your first car in Canada​

Buying your first car in Canada is like any other major purchase. Ask a lot of questions, not just...