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What Is A Credit Card Grace Period?

What Is A Credit Card Grace Period?

by Team Genius | Oct 10, 2025

Canadians usually have between 21 and 55 days to repay a charge on their credit card before their card issuer starts charging interest. This is known as the grace period.

New to Canada? Here’s How To Build Your Credit

New to Canada? Here’s how to build your credit

by Team Genius | Oct 8, 2025

Newcomers wondering how to build credit score in Canada have options but should start by opening a bank account, getting a credit card, and getting a cell phone plan.

Scotiabank Amex Gold Travel Insurance Coverage

Scotiabank Gold American Express Card Travel Insurance Coverage

by Team Genius | Oct 7, 2025

The Scotiabank Gold Amex card includes a comprehensive travel insurance package with generous coverage limits in addition to mobile device and purchase protection.

Montréal Airport Lounges: The Ultimate Guide

Montréal Airport Lounges: The Ultimate Guide

by Team Genius | Oct 3, 2025

Before you head to the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), learn about the lounge options and their amenities like food, workspaces, comfy seating, and more.

Can I co-sign A Credit Card? Your Options And Info

Can I Co-Sign A Credit Card? Your Options And Info

by Team Genius | Oct 3, 2025

It’s hard to co-sign for a credit card, since not many banks allow it. However, you can add someone to your credit card as an authorized user if you trust them with your account.

How To Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy

How To Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy

by Team Genius | Oct 3, 2025

If you're wondering how to rebuild credit, first try sticking to a realistic budget, paying your credit card and recurring bills on time, and/or using a secured credit card.

The Best Credit Cards For Taxis, Uber, And Lyft

The Best Credit Cards For Taxis, Uber, And Lyft In Canada

by Team Genius | Oct 2, 2025

More and more credit cards offer increased cash back for transit (including taxis and rideshare services), so if you’re a regular rider, it pays to use the right card.

What Are Crypto Credit Cards In Canada?

Crypto Credit Cards Canada – Your Options, And How They Work

by Team Genius | Oct 2, 2025

Crypto credit cards are prepaid credit cards that you load with your crypto (or CAD prepaid cards you purchase with crypto). We explain your limited options in Canada.

TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Lounge Access

TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Lounge Access

by Team Genius | Sep 26, 2025

The TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite includes Visa Airport Companion Membership, by Dragonpass, with four free passes per year to over 1,400 lounges around the world.

What Is A Credit Card Limit (And Who Sets It)?

What Is A Credit Card Limit (And Who Sets It)?

by Team Genius | Sep 26, 2025

Your credit card issuer sets your card’s credit limit, which is the maximum amount of money you can charge to your card. Your credit limit may go up if your income increases.

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