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Lisa Rennie

Personal Finance Content Specialist

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Lisa is a personal finance writer and editor with over 15 years of experience helping Canadians understand money. She previously held a real estate license and worked in the mortgage industry, giving her firsthand knowledge of home financing, lending, and the homebuying process. Lisa specializes in simplifying complex topics like mortgages, credit, real estate, and investing into clear, practical insights. She is passionate about financial literacy and helping Canadians make confident, informed financial decisions.

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Loans Canada Articles Written By Lisa Rennie

What Is A Bankruptcy Score?

By Lisa Rennie
Last updated on January 21, 2025

Find out what is a bankruptcy score (or a BNI Score) and how it affects your ability to access credit.

Best Investments In Canada

By Lisa Rennie
Last updated on January 21, 2025

What are the best investments in Canada and how do you choose the right ones to make your money work hard for you and build wealth over time?

How To Cancel A Capital One Credit Card Online?

By Lisa Rennie
Last updated on January 21, 2025

Can you close your Capital One credit card online? Find out what steps you need to take before and after closing your account.

New Changes To Stress Test Rate For Insured Mortgages

By Lisa Rennie
Last updated on January 21, 2025

New changes are coming the the mortgage stress test. Find out what are the changes and how it may affect your home buying journey.

What Is An Authorized User On A Credit Card?

By Lisa Rennie
Last updated on January 20, 2025

If you're looking to be an authorized user (a.k.a. additional cardholder) on a credit card of a friend or family member, there are some things to cons...

The Consumer Proposal Initial Assessment

By Lisa Rennie
Last updated on January 20, 2025

Are you meeting your Licensed Insolvency Trustee for the first time? Find out how does a consumer proposal work?

Life After A Consumer Proposal: Fastest Way To Build Credit

By Lisa Rennie
Last updated on January 20, 2025

Wondering what's life like after a consumer proposal? Learn how to rebuild your credit and access credit after a consumer proposal.

Can I Pay Off My Consumer Proposal Early?

By Lisa Rennie
Last updated on January 20, 2025

Can you pay off your consumer proposal early and finally put your debt behind you? Keep reading for everything you need to know.

Vanilla Prepaid Visa

By Lisa Rennie
Last updated on January 17, 2025

The Vanilla Prepaid Visa is a prepaid gift card that you can use to make purchases with merchants worldwide, either online or in person

Neo Chequing Account Review

By Lisa Rennie
Last updated on January 17, 2025

Looking for a savings account? Check out the Neo Chequing account for high-interest rates, no monthly fees, free interact e-transfers and more.

What Are Challenger Banks?

By Lisa Rennie
Last updated on January 17, 2025

If you love doing your banking online, then you've probably heard of challenger banks. But which one offers the best products?

How To Get A Car Loan After Repossession

By Lisa Rennie
Last updated on January 16, 2025

Have you dealt with a car repossession in your past and are unsure how it will affect your ability to get a new car loan? If so this article is for yo...

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