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• Canada's tight credit outlook still dim -- Credit problems may last well past the economic downturn, with consumers and businesses alike struggling to pay off debts for the next few years. ... (more)
• Canadian credit card defaults at record level -- The amount of unpaid Canadian credit card debt written off by issuers rose nearly 60 per cent to record levels in the second quarter of 2009 ... (more)
• Canadian credit card delinquencies rising -- Credit monitoring company Equifax revealed data indicating more Canadians are falling behind on their credit card repayments. ... (more)
• 7 tips for staying out of debt when unemployed -- While nothing will remove the sting of unemployment, there are still things you can do to weather job loss in a down economy. ... (more)
• How can credit counselling help you? -- While credit counselling can help many get back on track with their credit card debt, it isn't for everybody. ... (more)
• Your rights when dealing with debt collectors -- Canadian laws protect consumers from abusive debt collection practices. Learn your rights and how to apply them. ... (more)
• Drowning in debt? How to tell -- How much debt is too much? Find out if you meet our qualifications to see if you are over your head. ... (more)
• Is it possible to pay off debt TOO quickly? -- Many presume that if you pay down all your credit card balances that your credit score will suffer. Is this true? ... (more)
• How to create a separate credit identity after divorce -- After a divorce, there are some important steps you need to take to reestablish your credit. ... (more)
• 10 ways to reestablish credit after bankruptcy -- It can be a tough uphill climb to rebuild your credit after a bankruptcy. Recovery takes time, but it's not as bleak as you may think. ... (more)
• How to check your credit rating -- Those who have a good credit score can save thousands. Here's how to check your rating. ... (more)
• 10 ways to climb out of credit card debt -- Are you swimming in debt? Check out these 10 steps to getting out of debt so you can, at last, live debt free. ... (more)
• What makes up a credit score? -- If there ever was a good time for Canadians to keep track of their credit scores, it is now. ... (more)
• 5 ways to establish credit after bankruptcy -- Despite the hardships imposed on people who file for bankruptcy, it is still possible for them to rebuild their credit, obtain credit cards, and to start anew. ... (more)
• How to handle credit card debt in a credit crunch -- Despite increased financial pressures, there are still steps you can take to prevent your own credit meltdown. ... (more)
• 10 ways to build credit in Canada -- It can be difficult starting a brand new life in a new country, especially when it comes to establishing credit ... (more)
• 10 ways to compare credit cards -- All credit cards are different. It's important to discover which credit cards are best for your situation and way of life. ... (more)
• 10 worst credit card mistakes -- Applying for a credit card is one of the easiest things in the world -- some would say too easy. The only thing easier is getting into trouble with them ... (more)
• Consolidate to be rid of those high rate credit cards -- Credit card debt consolidation is big business, but not all credit card debt consolidation options are equal. It all depends on your personal situation and the magnitude of your debt. ... (more)