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Are Cell Phones the New Credit Cards?

Calling all Canadians! Protect your cell phone number with the exact same caution as you would a credit card!

Using a Corporate Credit Card Responsibly

After a lot of work and a lot of responsibility, your boss at the corporation you work for has just given you a corporate credit card. The boss, however, may not have told you exactly what that means.

Government Helps to Protect Canadian Credit Card Users

After numerous public consultations, the Canadian government announces new credit card regulations. What will this mean for you?

Which Credit Card is Right for You?

There is a plethora of credit cards available these days to choose from, but how do you know which ones are right for you? Well, here’s a breakdown of the types of cards that are out there.

The Early Warning Signs of Debt

Overwhelming debt seems to catch people by surprise, but there are a few early warning signs of an impending credit problem that you should be aware of. Once you know what to look for, be quick to take action and turn your finances around.

Can a Collection Agency Do a Hard Pull of My Credit Report?

Can a collections agency request a copy of my credit file? Why is it recorded as a hard pull? Find the answers here.

Save Money: Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate

Lowering your credit card interest rate might be as simple as making one phone call to your creditor. Your chances are very high in getting what you want if you follow a few simple steps.

Prevent Identity Theft: 10 Tips You Should Already Know

Going through an identity theft experience can be extremely frustrating, time consuming, and even costly. Here are 10 things that you should be doing to avoid ID theft.

Watch Out for These Everyday Privacy Risks

Every little bit of information you give out about yourself has the potential to result in identity theft. Be conscious of the identity risks you take every day to minimize the potential for theft. The following list offers some good place to start.

What to Keep in Your Wallet to Minimize Identity Theft

Identity thieves turn to increasingly high tech methods to get at your personal information, but the good old wallet swipe still works like a charm too. What you keep in your wallet or purse will determine how much damage can be done, as well as how much hassle you’ll go through to replace everything.