You probably already know the basics of credit card security when it comes to shopping online or at your favourite retailers. But there’s another time when you need to think about keeping your credit card information secure — when you visit an ATM.

There are several risk factors to consider when you pull out a credit card (or even a debit card like the St. George Visa debit card) at the ATM to get cash. To help you keep yourself and your card information safe when making a withdrawal, consider these tips. read more..

Do you have too many credit cards? Do you have any credit cards you no longer use? Did you just pay one off? If any of these situations apply to you, you might have considered cancelling or closing a credit card account. But should you?

There are some times when it’s a great idea to close a credit card account, but that isn’t always the case. Let’s look at a few reasons to consider it, and a few times when you might be better off holding onto the account. read more..

It’s no surprise that rewards credit cards, like the St. George Amplify credit card, are appealing to many consumers. After all, you essentially get something back just for spending money you planned to spend anyway. Or at least that’s how it’s supposed to work. In reality, rewards cards aren’t always the best option around.

Sometimes you’re better off going with a simple, no frills credit card over a rewards card. Let’s look at some of the benefits of these no frills options so you can make the best choice for your next credit card. read more..

It’s important for you to check your credit file periodically. Doing so can help you find and fix errors that negatively impact your credit history. It can also help you identify cases of identity theft if you find unusual accounts opened under your name. And there’s really no good reason not to check your credit file regularly as you can get it for free whenever you’d like.

Even though you can get your credit file for free, the issuing companies offer paid versions as well. These are usually charges for instant access to your credit file as opposed to waiting on a free print version to arrive. read more..

To help you find the best credit card offers currently on the market, we highlight top picks at the start of every month. These are the best of the best – the credit card offers that really shine. We do this so you can save time comparing credit cards with the best perks and features that are important to you. Credit card offers can change frequently, and we do what we can to help you stay on top of those changes.

With that in mind here are our top five credit card picks for September, dominated by platinum card offers from Citibank. read more..