Personal loans vs. lines of credit With a personal loan, you borrow a single (fixed) amount of money from a bank or other lender. In return, you agree…
Read more Personal loan versus line of credit: Which should you choose? – MoneySenseWhat is causing debt for Canadians? Matthew Fabian, director of financial services research at TransUnion Canada, said many household incomes are not keeping up with inflation and higher…
Read more Canadian consumer debt: How we’re paying for our credit cards – MoneySenseIf you’re struggling to make your minimum credit card payments, you’re not alone. Unexpected emergencies can sometimes leave us short on funds to make the minimum payment on…
Read more What happens if I don’t pay my credit card bills? – MoneySenseTo close a credit card, the balance is $0. If there’s a substantial balance on the remaining cards, it’s going to increase the credit utilization ratio. And, if…
Read more What does opening or cancelling a credit card do to my credit score? – 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 – MoneySense
