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July 2009
The Recession is Over...What Have You Learned?
The recession might be over according to the Bank of Canada, but that doesn’t mean that you should regress. Instead, learn from these five recession lessons!
Facebook Violates Canadian Laws
Recent news revealed that Canada's Privacy Commissioner, Jennifer Stoddart, has declared that Facebook has serious privacy gaps that may affect 12 million Canadian Facebook users, as well as others worldwide.
Pay Off Credit Card Debt or Build an Emergency Fund?
Financial experts disagree on which is more important – saving for emergencies or paying down debt. Here are the advantages of each and advice to consider when deciding where to put your money.
The Top 5 Credit Cards (Bonus: Stellar Credit NOT Required)
Many Canadians are feeling the pinch of this recession – and experiencing larger credit card bills as a result. If you've found yourself in this category, and the balance is more than you can pay off in one month, you'll be happy to know that you're not stuck with that 18.5% interest rate.
How to Pay for College Tuition (without a Credit Card)
If you expect to put your tuition on your credit card this fall, think again. A growing number of Canadian universities no longer accept credit cards for payment. So what are your options?
Are Shariah Financial Products the Wave of the Future?
While charging everyday items has become a habit for the majority of Canadians, our country's Muslim population has been able to avoid that trap. At the same time, it hasn't been able to benefit from the advantages of credit, either – until now.
How Bad Credit Hurts You
When you have poor credit, it’s much harder and more expensive to obtain loans, credit cards, as well as borrow certain goods and services. Find out why some people have bad credit and how it can hurt them.
Passwords 101
It is estimated that around three quarters of all passwords in use today are either very bad or inadequate choices. Take this short quiz to see if you know what it takes to make a password secure.
Recession Makes Canadians Easy Pickings for Identity Theft
During a recession, you want to keep a tight grip on your finances. And yet the recession is proving to be an easy time for Canadians to lose money due to identity theft.
Married? Your Credit Score is Still Single
It’s natural for newly married couples to want to share everything, from a bucket of popcorn to a bubble bath. But should you share all of your financial accounts as well?
