What to Do After a Credit Card Data Breach
Learn what to do when you've been affected by a credit card data breach, like the recent Capital One breach that affected 6 million Canadians...Read full article
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Credit Card Payment Deferrals for COVID-19
Those experiencing cashflow issues during the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for credit card payment deferrals. See if your bank is offering relief...Read full article
How to Use Your Credit Wisely
People are choosing to use their credit cards in many new ways, but there are risks involved. Here's a look at thow you should be using your credit...Read full article
We asked 14 experts: how can Canadians get out of credit card debt?
How can Canadians get out of credit card debt? We asked 14 finance experts about the best approach to getting out from under debt. Find out more...Read full article
How to avoid the high interest rate credit card trap on campus
Consolidated Credit explains how university and college students can avoid the pitfalls of credit card issuers when they head back to school in the fall...Read full article
How to Read a Credit Card Statement
Learn all the nuances of your credit card statement from top to bottom, thanks to our expert analysis. Use this knowledge to make informed decisions...Read full article
All you need to know about credit card balance transfers
The best way to get rid of your debt is to consolidate it. You can do this yourself with credit card balance transfers, here is what you need to know...Read full article
Credit card tips for students
Students are presented with many opportunities to take out credit cards. Here are some useful credit card tips for students...Read full article
Canadians have fewer credit cards, more debt!
A new report says Canadians have fewer credit cards, this may be good news however they're racking up record levels of debt on the cards they have...Read full article
The problem with minimum payments
Consolidated Credit explains why it is never a good idea to pay only your minimum payment on your credit card bill...Read full article
Living without a credit card? Yes you can!
Consolidated Credit offers tips to consumers explaining how they can live without their credit cards...Read full article
Contactless transactions at an all time high
Contactless transactions rose almost 109 per cent. A triple increase from the year prior...Read full article
Canada to Consumers in Debt: It’s Not Me. It’s You.
Although people have plenty of reasons for turning to credit instead of budgeting and cutting back, a conscious decision is always made to take on debt...Read full article
Are You Addicted to Credit?
Consolidated Credit offers three ways to identify if you’re addicted to credit so you can take a step back and break the habit to improve your finances...Read full article
Cash Is Not King
More and more Canadians are skipping cash and debit in favour of credit. This can be a slippery debt slope -- learn the warning signs of credit card debt problems...Read full article
Cash or Credit?
More and more Canadians are opting to use credit cards. There are benefits, but to some people, it's like playing with fire...Read full article
The Good, Bad and the Ugly of Plastic
People are using their credit cards in more ways, and there are inherent risks and rewards involved...Read full article
March Break Debt – Is It Worth It?
Many Canadians are tempted to spend whatever it takes to escape the cold and snow. But is it worth it to go into debt?..Read full article
Classes, Keggers, and Student Credit Cards?
September is a time when university and college campuses are buzzing with new and returning students. But they are also buzzing with credit card companies, set up on campus with the hopes of hooking new customers...Read full article
Protect yourself from credit card fraud
Home Depot announced that they are investigating a possible breach in credit card data in US and Canadian locations. Consolidated Credit offers some warnings and some tips about how you can protect yourself against fraud...Read full article
