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Learn how to build a budget, save for retirement, check your credit score and more.

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How to Save Money in 8 Easy Steps

How to Save Money in 8 Easy Steps

Trying to save money but not sure where to start? Follow these steps and watch your money grow.

How to Get a Better Credit Score

How to Get a Better Credit Score

Want to improve your credit? These strategies will demonstrate your creditworthiness to lenders and may help you build a better credit score.

How to Get a Free Credit Report in Canada

How to Get a Free Credit Report in Canada

Your credit report is a record of your credit history that’s used to calculate your credit score. Get your free credit report by contacting a credit bureau.

How to Check Your Credit Score in Canada

How to Check Your Credit Score in Canada

You can check your credit report for free by contacting Canada’s two main credit bureaus, Equifax and TransUnion. Your credit score isn’t always included in your report and may require paying a fee.

Managing money

Are you balancing your needs with your wants?

Your questions, answered

How Do Credit Inquiries Work?

How Do Credit Inquiries Work?

A soft inquiry pulls enough of your credit history to determine your creditworthiness; a hard inquiry is a formal review of your credit report.

What Is a Good Credit Score in Canada?

What Is a Good Credit Score in Canada?

The definition of a good credit score depends on the reporting agency, but generally, scores above 660 are considered “good.”

Credit Utilization: How to Maintain an Ideal Ratio

Credit Utilization: How to Maintain an Ideal Ratio

Utilizing less than 30% of your available credit is a common guideline. The less credit you use, the lower your credit utilization ratio will be.

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