What we do know, however, is the type of fraud reported most often in Canada: identity fraud. To pull this off, criminals use phishing scams and other ruses…
Read more How to protect yourself from identity fraud in Canada – MoneySenseThe credit reporting company said Thursday that the Global Consumer Credit File will make it easier for immigrants to access services like loans and cellphone plans in Canada…
Read more New to Canada? A new way to transfer your credit score – MoneySenseHow to get a credit card in Canada Well, you apply. But make sure you’re applying for the right card and that you have a high chance of…
Read more How to build credit history in Canada – MoneySenseIf you find that you no longer need the credit, review any potential closure fees before deciding to cancel the card, too. Instead, you could look into downgrading…
Read more What happens if you don’t use your credit card? – MoneySenseWhat is a credit score? A credit score is a three-digit number, usually between 300 and 900, that banks and other lenders use to determine how likely you…
Read more How to use your credit card responsibly – MoneySenseShould I get a joint credit card with my partner? While your partner’s credit score won’t directly impact your credit score, joint accounts or adding the other as…
Read more Couples and credit scores: How your partner’s credit can affect yours – MoneySenseSome companies claim they can repair your credit and solve your debt problems quickly. However, you can only rebuild credit and there’s no quick fix to do so.…
Read more The risks of credit repair companies in Canada – MoneySenseMoody’s recently downgraded the U.S. credit rating outlook to “negative” from “stable.” This has led to speculation that Bitcoin could be a safe haven asset for investors looking…
Read more Moody’s gives US negative credit rating, Bitcoin benefitsAn analyst at Fitch Ratings warned that U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase, could be downgraded if the agency further cuts its assessment of the operating environment for the…
Read more Fitch warns it may be forced to downgrade multiple banks, including JPMorgan – CNBC
