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11 Steps to Get Out of Credit Card Debt Quickly
Need help to consolidate and pay your credit card debt? Here are 11 steps to help tackle your debt, plus a calculator and the average credit card debt in Canada.
Make Travel Relaxing Again With These Frequent Flyer Credit Cards
The most rewarding frequent flyer credit card is the RBC British Airways Visa Infinite, but the CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege offers more flexibility.
Best Credit Cards for Purchase Protection
Purchase protection insures new purchases on your credit card against theft or physical damage for 90–180 days.
Wheel Of Fortune: Average Income vs. Average Debt In Canada
The average Canadian tax filer is $94,442 in debt and makes $53,972 every year.
Costco Porter Gift Cards: What You Need To Know
You can purchase Porter eVouchers in $500 denominations at Costco. The gift cards never expire and you can use them for Porter flights and services.
Costco WestJet Gift Cards: What You Need To Know
Swing by Costco to pick up a WestJet gift card that you can use to book WestJet and WestJet Encore flights.
What Credit Score Do You Need To Get A Credit Card?
Although credit score requirements vary by credit card and card issuer, you’ll have better approval odds if your score is at least 600. If your score is below this, we’ll offer some strategies for finding a card that meets your needs.
Costco Air Canada Gift Cards: What You Need To Know
Some Costco warehouses sell $500 Air Canada gift cards for $449.99. The balance never expires, and you can redeem your card for a variety of Air Canada services.
My Experience Redeeming MBNA Rewards Points
I've been using MBNA Rewards for several years. Here are a pair of satisfying rewards redemptions using the program – and where it falls short.
The Strategy I’m Using to Score 267,000 Marriott Rewards Points
I'm currently in the process of earning over 267,000 Marriott points in one year using the Amex Marriott Bonvoy and Gold Rewards cards.
GC: 
$100 GeniusCash + Earn up to 15,000 Welcome Bonus Membership Rewards® Points.*