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When Should You Use A Credit Card To Pay Your Rent

Credit card companies are targeting Gen Z and making it easier to use a credit card to pay rent. The Bilt Mastercard, for example, is designed to let you earn rewards when you pay rent – fee-free. But is paying.

When Does A Credit Card Dispute Become Friendly Fraud?

Although credit cards offer convenience and security, occasionally, discrepancies may arise between you and the merchant. These disputes can be resolved through proper channels, but it is crucial to understand the line between legitimate disputes and instances of friendly fraud..

10 Tips and Strategies to Improve Your Credit Score

Having a high credit score is important for so many reasons – from getting approved for personal loans and mortgages to securing lower interest rates. The average credit score in Canada, according to the Government of Canada, is between 650.

Home Renovation Financing Options in Canada

Embarking on a home renovation project is an exciting endeavor, but finding the right financing option can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there are several financing avenues available to homeowners in Canada. Whether you’re planning a small upgrade or a.

How to Apply for the World Elite Mastercard

World Elite Mastercard credit cards offer excellent benefits, such as high rewards, exclusive travel perks, various liability protections, and more. But if you want access to these elite benefits, you’ll first have to find a card that works for your.

Is It Easy to Get a Credit Card?

As commonplace as using a credit card is in Canada, the financial institutions that offer them have several requirements in order to accept your application. So, you may be wondering how easy it is to get approved. Let’s dive deeper.

What You Need To Know About Swipe Fees On Credit Cards

Behind the scenes of seemingly smooth credit card transactions lies a complex system of fees and charges. Swipe fees is one of the most important ones to understand as it can impact you more than one would estimate. A better.

What Credit Score Do Car Dealers Want You To Have?

When you submit an application for a car loan, one of the most important pieces of information that the dealer will consider is your credit score. If you’ve experienced a credit score drop and are concerned about paying for credit.

What You Should Know About the New Student Loan Income-Driven Forgiveness Plan

The landscape of student loans has recently undergone significant developments, with President Joe Biden’s original student loan forgiveness plan facing legal challenges. However, the White House is not giving up on their fight to help the over 40 million people.

10 Of The Best Travel Cards To Use This Summer

It’s going to be a busy summer of travel. Some experts are even saying summer 2023 could be the summer of peak travel. Over 60% of adults in the U.S. plan to travel this summer, an increase of 61% from.

Case Law Analytics joins LexisNexis

LexisNexis announces today the acquisition of Case Law Analytics, a French legaltech company specializing in the modeling of legal risk using artificial intelligence. Paris, August 3, 2023 – Created in 2017, Case Law Analytics has developed a legal risk assessment.

How to Apply for a Credit Card

If you’re thinking about getting a new credit card, you may not know where to start. Luckily, applying for a card is a fairly simple process. Credit card companies always need new cardholders, so they’re regularly finding new ways to.

Mastercard Credit Cards

Mastercard has been a significant player in the credit card industry for decades. Not only is it a household name in Canada, but it’s also widely recognized throughout the world. If you’re considering getting a credit card, then here’s what.

Is it a Good Idea to Use Retirement Funds to Buy a House?

Owning a home is a significant milestone for many. However, saving up for the down payment alongside other financial goals can take a long time. On the other hand, your retirement account can provide an immediate source of funds for.

Retirement Planning for Beginners: Four Tips to Get Started

Retirement is the biggest financial goal for most, which can make it seem overwhelming at first thought. However, a little bit of planning early on can help you break it down into a simple, manageable plan and create good habits.

Money Management basics every Millennial Should Know

If you were born between 1981 and 1996, you are a millennial. Older millennials are now in their early 40’s. Younger members of the generation are finishing college and starting careers. Some are already doing their first 401k rollover. That.

How to Save for your Financial Goals on a Budget

Goals are a necessary first step to achieving anything in life. Setting financial goals requires an understanding of your finances. You can use a retirement calculator to determine how much you need to retire, but the goal can’t be reached.

Kelly IP Celebrates 10 Years of the Firm’s “Brand New World”

KELLY IP CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF THE FIRM’S “BRAND NEW WORLD” In just one decade, trademark boutique established as national powerhouse WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 3, 2023) – Soon after Kelly IP launched in the spring of 2013, the firm was.

7 Tips to Max Out your 401k Contributions

Retirement savings create retirement income. It’s important to keep that up front when contemplating how much you want to put aside each pay period. The IRS allows tax-deferred contributions of up to $22,500 per year with a 401k retirement plan..

6 Strategies to Live Comfortably with a Low Retirement Income

Living comfortably in retirement is preferable to just getting by each month. Ideally, you’ll have social security income supplemented by distributions from a 401(k) and/or IRA. Use a retirement savings calculator to see what that combination could generate for you..