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Owning a credit card means that you’ll likely pay high interest rates. The average interest rate on credit cards in Canada falls between 19% and 29%. This is extremely high if you don’t pay off your credit card balance in full and on time. If you ring up charge of $2,000 each month, you’ll pay […]

Welcome to our guide on the best banking options in beautiful British Columbia! Whether you’re a resident, newcomer, or visitor in search of reliable financial institutions, we’ve got you covered. From major national banks to local credit unions, we’ve carefully curated this list to help you find the perfect banking partner to meet your financial […]

Real Estate tech just levelled up. Say Good-Bye to exhaustive house hunting, complicated mortgage applications and surprise expenses. Thanks to the following real estate apps, finding the perfect place to hang your hat is almost as simple as ordering pizza. 1. Canadian Mortgage App Most of the above apps include some sort of affordability calculator. […]

When choosing an insurance provider, I was overwhelmed with the variety of options. Some companies are well-established names, while others I had never heard of. While it’s good to be cautious of low rates and bold claims of each company, I turned to an insurance broker, Surex, to better my chances of getting the best […]

Canada’s best SUVs have a significant presence on our roads. Their versatility makes them perfect for various uses, from large family trips to solo voyages. But with so many options, how do you pick one that offers the best value for your money? The prices in this article arise primarily from the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail […]

In collaboration with Coinbase Canada’s monopoly addiction is a problem for crypto traders. WonderFi, Bitbuy’s parent company, has been on a shopping spree, snatching up platforms like Coinsquare, Coinberry, CoinSmart, and Bitvo. Then, Binance and CEX.io peaced-out in response to increased regulatory demands. That leaves Canucks with limited options and a lackluster experience. But in […]

In October 2018, the Canadian federal government made history by passing the Cannabis Act, which formally legalized the possession, cultivation and use of cannabis products and cannabis byproducts, aka weed. Since then, Canadian can fly with weed in Canada on domestic flights. However, Canadians cannot bring cannabis on any international flight, including those heading for […]

Survey sites are extremely popular as they make it easy for anyone to make money. If you search the web, you will come across a number of survey sites, including Branded Surveys, which is one of the most popular survey sites in Canada. But, is it worth your time, and can Branded Surveys help you […]

There are cool ways to make some extra cash, especially when you can make it from the comfort of your home. But are online surveys actually worth investing your time into? How much money can you make? Survey Junkie is a popular online survey platform that gives users points for filling out online surveys and […]

Today, there are several lucrative online survey panels to give members a little extra financial boost. Nothing wrong with that! However, the concern that most often arises is which paid survey companies are legit and which ones to avoid. That’s why we’re sharing our thoughts on Leger Opinion (LEO) today. I tested LEO surveys and […]

Prepaid cards, especially the Vanilla brand, have long been synonymous with the term “prepaid card.” Not too long ago, the market for rechargeable prepaid cards was sparse, and those with poor credit scores often had no choice but to use single-use prepaid cards for online shopping. That’s not the case anymore. However, many people still […]

If you received a Vanilla Visa card as a gift or can’t remember how much money you have on the card, it’s easy to check the balance. Here’s how. 1. Go to the Vanilla website Type Vanillaprepaid.com in your browser’s address bar. The home page of the Vanilla website displays the form you need to […]