Articles About Credit Cards

How late payments impact your credit score and access to credit?

Even if you miss one bill payment, you can lose as much 150 points. While it’s not always so dramatic of a drop, it’s still essential that you pay things off before the deadlines. You may not qualify for prime credit cards, low-interest loans, and decent mortgage rates. This is because when your credit score is less because you’ve missed a payment or are late, this becomes a red flag to lenders. To keep your credit score healthy, make sure to pay your bills on time.

Best Bank for Students in Canada

When you’re going through college, you want to save every penny you can. Having a bank account that doesn’t have huge costs attached to it is one of the perks of being a student. The bank knows that someday, you’ll be potentially looking for loans because you’re making good money. So low-cost bank accounts for students are to their benefit. Here are competitive offers that might make your life easier while you’re focused on your studies.

Prime Rates Canada and Their History

It’s expected that the Bank of Canada’s target overnight rate will reach at least 2.00% by the end of 2022. As a result, Canadian bank prime rates will likely be at least 4.20% by the end of the year. Looking back at the decades before now, there have certainly been some higher interest rates based on economic problems. History shows us that things are ever changing and what we’re experiencing now with Prime rates isn’t permanent. Learn more!

Can you add your child to your credit card in Canada?

Find out if there’s an age requirement for children to use a parent’s credit card.

Negotiating Credit Card Terms

Negotiating Better Credit Card Terms

Stiff competition among lenders has made negotiating better credit card terms much easier. Many cardholders do not approach their issuer to ask for a credit limit increase, fee waiver, or lower interest because they assume the terms they agreed to can never be changed. However, there is room for renegotiation. Most banks are willing to change credit card terms, but the only way to know for sure is to ask.

Learn the Differences Between Credit Cards

Although popular, not all cardholders or merchants know the differences between credit cards or their best use. Well over one billion credit cards exist in the U.S. alone and that’s why knowing the various types of cards and how to use them is equally important.

The Credit Card Rewards Game

Gone are the days when just carrying a credit card was enough to satisfy consumers. Customer appreciation incentives have advanced far past giving out toasters and calendars. There’s now a “what have you done for me lately” mentality among people who pack plastic in their wallets to buy goods and services. Credit card companies are in constant competition to reel in customers, which translates into greater profits with each new card issued.

Ways to Use Credit Cards Wisely

Credit cards come with advantages and disadvantages just like all other forms of credit such as bank loans, mortgages, and personal loans. Having a credit card was primarily a sign of status many decades ago. Today, it can be a necessity in some circumstances in addition to the convenience of its use.

Prepaid Debit vs. Credit

You like the convenience of online shopping but don’t have a credit card? Or maybe you have a credit card but don’t like using it to make online purchases. Not to worry. Prepaid debit cards are a great alternative and, in many ways, even preferable to using credit cards online.