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Tools and products to help you build credit.
By Caitlin Wood
Updated on October 30, 2026
Find the best prepaid credit card in Canada for you. Learn about its fees, minimum balance and other features.
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on October 30, 2026
Your credit score can make it or break it when it comes to credit cards. Find out how to get a credit card with bad credit.
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on October 30, 2026
Do you prefer banking online? Find out which challenger banks offer credit cards: KOHO vs. Neo vs. Brim vs. STACK.
By Caitlin Wood
Updated on October 26, 2026
New to Canada? Learn how to build credit as a newcomer, which Big 5 bank cards need no credit history and what you can qualify for in your first years...
By Caitlin Wood
Updated on October 23, 2026
Is an 800 credit score good in Canada? See how rare it is, what it gets you, how long it takes to reach and how to keep it once you have it.
By Priyanka Correia
Updated on October 21, 2026
KOHO review 2026: compare the Core, Extra and Everything plans, fees, cash back and interest, plus how Credit Building and Cover work.
By Priyanka Correia
Updated on October 21, 2026
KOHO Credit Building review 2026: how Credit Building and Secured Credit Building work, what they cost on each KOHO plan ($5–$10/month), and who they'...
By Caitlin Wood
Updated on October 1, 2026
Can you rent an apartment with bad credit in Canada? Learn what credit score landlords look for, deposit rules by province, and how to improve your ap...
By Caitlin Wood
Updated on September 28, 2026
Can you get a mortgage with bad credit in Canada? Learn your options with credit unions, private lenders, and MICs, plus how to boost your chances.
By Priyanka Correia
Updated on August 26, 2026
Are you a student looking for a credit card to build credit and earn rewards? Click here to find the best credit card for students in Canada.
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on August 25, 2026
Looking for the right card to shop at Costco with? Depending on your needs. the KOHO Prepaid Mastercard or the CIBC Costco Mastercard could be the rig...
By Caitlin Wood
Updated on July 24, 2026
See how a credit freeze works in Canada, who can get one now that Ontario joined Quebec, how to lock your Equifax report, and other ways to stop fraud...
Get expert tips and guidance from a community of renown personal finance experts right here at Loans Canada. We're here to help you stay informed so you can make the best financial decisions.