Credit Card articles

A credit card has the potential to make your finances more convenient and flexible, but why would you ever need more than one?  read more >

It is practically pub and bar tradition to hand over your card when you set up a tab for the night. But the risks of leaving your credit card at the bar could soon be history thanks to new technology that makes it easier to choose how you pay. read more >

We follow their relationships, work lives and international adventures, but when it comes to celebrities and money, it is usually only their earnings that get a mention.

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Whether you use your credit card on a routine basis or you only charge things occasionally, there are plenty of good reasons to do so. But at the same time, there are situations where using a credit card can be a very bad idea. Let’s explore some of those.

Here are five times when you probably shouldn’t use your credit cards. read more >

You had a credit card balance with a high interest rate. That interest made it difficult to tackle your credit card debt effectively. Then you came across an amazing 0-1% APR balance transfers deal with a new card, like the St. George Vertigo MasterCard. You decided to pay a little less on that balance each month because you were saving on interest. And that left more money in your pocket.

It sounds great, doesn’t it? In fact, it sounds so great that some consumers hop from one credit card to another with the same balance to keep those low balance transfer rates coming. But how many times can you really do that? read more >

Do you feel so overwhelmed by credit card debt that you don’t think you can deal with the problem yourself anymore? If so, you might be able to seek help through someone known as a credit counsellor. At the same time, you might not even need one.

To help you decide, lets explore what credit counselling is and whether or not you need a credit counsellor to help you reach your goals. read more >

One of the biggest reasons consumers choose to use credit cards instead of cash is the fact that credit cards can offer much greater convenience. But not all consumers care about the same kinds of convenience offered by their cards. Fortunately credit cards offer that convenience in numerous ways, suiting the needs of a variety of customers. read more >

As we kick off the second half of the year, it’s time to take another look at the credit card market. Instead of having you review every deal currently available, we periodically bring you the best of the best offers. This way you can track changes and narrow down your options while saving time.

Here are our picks for the top five credit card offers for July. read more >

If you’re the type of consumer who regularly carries a credit card balance, you might be paying more interest than you have to. If your current balance is on a high interest credit card, you might be considering a balance transfer credit card to save some money. read more >

Credit cards are financial tools that make sense for many average consumers. But what about those who have a lot of money, so they can purchase anything they want with cash? Is there any reason they should still consider using a card?

There are. In fact, there are plenty of good reasons to use credit cards, whether you feel like you “need” them or not. Let’s look at some examples. read more >