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Latest credit score Articles
Credit Cards: Your Rights and Responsibilities
By Caitlin Wood, BA
Updated on September 13, 2024
A credit card isn't always just fun and games. You have rights and responsibilities associated with them. Learn more about them here.
Can Gambling Hurt Your Credit Score?
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on September 12, 2024
Does gambling affect credit score in Canada? Learn how debt from gambling can affect your finances and credit.
Banks That Let You See Your Credit Scores
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on September 12, 2024
If you bank at one of the big banks then may be able to check your credit score for free either via their online banking portal or banking app.
How To Protect Your Credit Report
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on September 11, 2024
Your credit report is extremely important to your financial life. Learn how to protect your credit report from fraud and innocent mistakes.
Could Your Library Late Fees Be Hurting Your Credit Score?
By Veronica Ott
Updated on September 9, 2024
We all know that our financial decisions, good and bad, affect our credit scores. But, did you know that past due library fees could be hurting your c...
Getting Your Credit Checked In Canada
By Caitlin Wood, BA
Updated on September 9, 2024
When getting your credit checked in Canada, you should understand how it works and how it can affect your credit.
600 Credit Score: What It Means For You
By Corrina Murdoch
Updated on September 5, 2024
By doing your research and taking it one step at a time, you can use today’s 600 credit score to achieve your long-term goals.
Average Credit Scores In Canada
By Caitlin Wood, BA
Updated on August 29, 2024
Interested in the average credit scores of Canadians across the country? Find out how your credit scores compare.
Soft vs. Hard Credit Check In Canada
By Mark Gregorski
Updated on August 26, 2024
When it comes to having your credit checked, there are two types if inquiries, hard and soft. But do you know the difference?
Sezzle Review | Will It Affect Your Credit Scores?
By Lisa Rennie
Updated on August 26, 2024
Buy-now-pay-later services like Sezzle have become very popular in Canada. But before you use one, you should find out how it can affect your credit s...
How To Build Your Credit History In Canada
By Caitlin Wood, BA
Updated on August 22, 2024
Your credit history can impact the way your credit scores are calculated, Learn what is credit history and how you can build a strong one.
Do Traffic Tickets Affect Your Credit Score?
By Kale Havervold
Updated on August 21, 2024
Your credit score is affected by the majority of your financial decisions, but can it be affected by a simple traffic ticket? Keep reading to find out...
