Suze Orman set off a firestorm by releasing her own debit card. Many people were disappointed that Suze’s card charged many of the same ridiculous fees as other prepaid debit cards. And, unfortunately, Suze, who has long been seen as a consumer advocate who tells it like it is, muddied the waters a bit when [...]
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Canadian Household Debt Swells Beyond U.S. Household Debt
You know you have a debt problem when your country’s household debt moves beyond the debt held by households in the United States. Unfortunately, according to the Globe and Mail, that’s what has happened in Canada. Canadians have set a new record for household debt levels, and the current levels surpass what is seen right [...]
Chimney Sweep Scams Sweeping The Country
This year like many others I’ve found an early winter and cold autumn nights. In an attempt to boycott the cold weather I refused to turn the heat on in my house until absolutely necessary. I was determined to make it through the month of October without doing so, yet, on the 30th it became [...]
Eurozone Woes Cross the Atlantic to Sink TSX
Many people look at what’s happening across the Atlantic and wonder why eurozone troubles would bother the rest of the world. While it seems as though Canada should be fine without worrying about the eurozone, though, the global markets don’t work like that. This morning, as the eurozone bailout plan began to fall apart, the [...]
Premium Credit Cards Cost Canadian Retailers
One of the big debates going on right now in Canada has to do with the use of premium credit cards. These credit cards are great for consumers, who like to reap the rewards they offer. However, small businesses, especially independent retailers, feel the pinch. Credit card companies charge merchants for accepting their cards, and [...]
Polymer Money to Replace Paper Money in Canada
The big excitement in the last few weeks has been talk about polymer money coming to Canada. We’re already familiar with the idea of paying with plastic, of course. But when we think of plastic money, we often think of Canadian credit cards. In November, though, that will all change. We will see Canadian bank [...]
Mental health and Credit Card Use: Protect Your Loved Ones
As the population ages, more and more seniors are showing signs of dementia. All types of dementia are on the rise around the world, and in Canada. As a result, it is important to monitor the spending of you affected loved ones. Dementia can result in expensive purchases with credit cards — and there is [...]
Now More Credit Cards in Quebec
Many living in Quebec have been disappointed in some cases not to have access to more credit card options. Now, thanks to a July 19th announcement from Capital One, a wider selection of credit cards will be made available to Quebec, as well as the Canadian Territories. Credit Cards Canada is pleased with this news, [...]
McDonald’s Rolls Out Contactless Payment for Credit Cards
One of the issues that comes with being at the forefront of technology is that few retailers are equipped for the use of digital wallets and the like. Consumers might be getting a little help, though, from McDonald’s. The popular fast-food chain is integrating contactless payment in its Canadian locations, proving that some retailers are [...]
Happy Canada Day! Answers to Our Canada Quiz
Today is Canada Day, the day that Canadians celebrate. Yay! Officially, this day marks the enactment of the British North America Act (now called the Constitution Act) that created Canada. Until 1982, Canada Day was referred to as Dominion Day. But when Canada received the ability to make its own laws without reference to the [...]
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