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The best instant approval credit cards in Canada for 2024

If patience isn’t your thing or you need a card, stat, consider one of these credit card options. In...

The best instant approval credit cards in Canada for 2024
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Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores

Equifax Canada says it’s exploring how rent data could factor into credit scores to help make credit and financial...

Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores
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Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores

The Canadian government is taking steps to have rental history counted towards credit scores, as a wayto help first-time...

Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores
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Benefits, fees, hidden perks: Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle

Credit cards can help you build a credit history and maintain a good credit score. Here’s how to find...

Benefits, fees, hidden perks: Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle

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The best secured credit cards in Canada for 2024

For those unable to qualify for a traditional credit card, a secured card can be an important tool for...

The best secured credit cards in Canada for 2024
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The best credit cards for bad credit in Canada for 2024

If you want to improve your credit score you’ll have to show you can handle credit responsibly—and, used properly,...

The best credit cards for bad credit in Canada for 2024
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The best credit cards for newcomers to Canada for 2024

As a newcomer, you’ll want a credit card that offers you the best value without having a long Canadian...

The best credit cards for newcomers to Canada for 2024
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Couples and credit scores: How your partner’s credit can affect yours

Couples and credit scores: How your partner’s credit can affect yours

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What does opening or cancelling a credit card do to my credit score?

What does opening or cancelling a credit card do to my credit score?

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