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Credit Score In Canada: What These 3 Digits Say About You

Credit Score In Canada: What These 3 Digits Say About You

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 12, 2025

Credit scores in Canada range from 300 to 900. A score of 660 or higher can significantly improve your chances of qualifying for credit cards, loans, and other financial opportunities.

How To Increase Your Credit Card Limit

How To Increase Your Credit Card Limit

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 11, 2025

Increase your credit limit through a simple call, online request, or in-person visit. Find out how a pre-approved credit limit increase offer boosts your spending power and improves your credit profile.

Most Expensive Cities In Canada In 2025

Most Expensive Cities In Canada In 2025

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 11, 2025

The most expensive city in Canada is Vancouver, followed by Victoria, Iqaluit, and Toronto.

Best Credit Card Travel Insurance For Seniors

Best Credit Card Travel Insurance For Seniors

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 7, 2025

Most credit cards only cover emergency medical up to age 65, but cards like the National Bank World Elite Mastercard offer up to 15 days of travel insurance for seniors over 65.

Best Credit Cards For Teens In Canada

Best Credit Cards For Teens In Canada For October 2025

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 7, 2025

Are you a teen looking to get a credit card? There are a few reasons why you should think about it. Here they are, how old you need to be, and the best credit cards for teens.

Using Multiple Credit Cards To Maximize Your Rewards

Using Multiple Credit Cards To Maximize Your Rewards

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 6, 2025

Using several credit cards strategically can help you maximize rewards for each credit card. We’ll give you tips and strategies to help you successfully use multiple cards.

Best Low Income Credit Cards

Best Low Income Credit Cards For October 2025

by creditcardGenius Team | Oct 9, 2025

The best credit cards for low-income individuals are those without minimum income requirements, like the SimplyCash Preferred or MBNA Rewards Platinum Plus.

Your Guide To The Amex Fixed Points Travel Program

Your Guide To The Amex Fixed Points Travel Program

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 6, 2025

The Amex Fixed Points Travel Program allows you to use a set number of points to pay for the base ticket price of an eligible flight up to the maximum price for that category.

Flight Delay Compensation In Canada: Here’s What You’re Entitled To

Flight Delay Compensation In Canada: Here’s What You’re Entitled To

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 5, 2025

Did your flight get delayed or cancelled? Depending on why it was cancelled, you may be entitled to compensation from the airlines. Here's what you are entitled to, and when an airline is responsible.

The Best Hotel Credit Cards In Canada

Best Hotel Credit Cards In Canada For 2025

by creditcardGenius Team | Mar 5, 2025

The best (and only) hotel credit card in Canada is the Marriott Bonvoy Amex, but cards like the Amex Cobalt can earn you flexible points to redeem on hotel stays.

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