Credit Cards
Dear students: you can write a paper the night before it’s due, but you can’t boost your credit score the night before you need money. Or a new phone. Or a job. When used correctly, the BMO Student AIR MILES Mastercard is a powerful tool that can help you rock student life, save money, and […]
Sponsored by KOHO Building credit without applying for credit? KOHO they didn’t! If you’re trying to build or repair your credit score, you probably feel caught between a rock and hard place. In order to build credit, you have to use it. In order to use it, you have to apply for it and get […]
In collaboration with KOHO I hate travelling with cash, and I despise using regular credit cards too. The risks are too high. The inconvenience is soul-crushing. Cash turns me into a target and don’t even get me started on those gross foreign transaction fees. But wait, it gets worse. Fraudulent transactions could trash my credit […]
In Collaboration with KOHO The holidays are here and so are credit card surcharges, ready to add extra stress to your holiday budget. And surcharges are the ultimate nepo-baby. Hear me out: you give a 2.4% tip to your credit card for no real reason other than the credit card companies wanted it and the […]
Prices are up, but your wage isn’t. And that makes financial adulting harder than ever. To make matters worse, several financial institutions raised fees despite record-breaking profits. My inner Lizzo is not here for it – why banks great ‘til they gotta be great? Ditch the kid’s table, switch to KOHO, and money-like-a-grown-up. Now, more […]
In collaboration with KOHO Thanks to inflation, the price of everything makes your dollar bills feel more like Monopoly money. KOHO is here to help you bust out of inflation jail, pass go, and collect more money in more ways than ever before. KOHO is a financial services company that might just be the only […]
You work hard for your money, and your credit card should reward you by offering amazing perks for every dollar you spend! You’re going to spend money on everyday purchases like gas, groceries, and transportation anyway, so you might as well get something back for it. But how do you know which cards are really […]
Travel hacking is great, but what happens to your dollar bills when you spend abroad? Foreign transaction fees crash the travel party and kill your budget. Save your bacon with the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite card. Scotiabank is the only major Canadian bank to offer a credit card product with no foreign exchange fees. Travel […]
Cash is on the naughty list this year and inflation is putting a lump of coal in 50% of Canadians’ stockings. According to a recent Hardbacon survey about Canandians’ holiday shopping intentions, 50% of respondents say that inflation will have them spending less this year. And when they do spend, it’s credit cards and BNPL […]
It’s official! The only thing we love more than poutine is plastic. Canada ranks #1 in the world for credit card holders. What we don’t love are insanely high-interest rates and debt. Prepaid cards are a great choice if you want the convenience of a credit card without the risk and responsibility that comes with […]
The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card makes you richer, especially if you love to travel. If you love rewards and hate foreign transaction fees this card is a goldmine, pun intended. The Scotia Gold Amex is the ultimate travel and cash back card for Canadians who are wanderlust, want flexible rewards, and want to get […]
The TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* credit card is the “go big or go home” travel card for Air Canada lovers. If you’re a frequent flyer, this credit card will level-up your entire travel experience to VIP status. The TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* has one of the highest base earn rates for rewards on […]
