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Credit and Debt in Canada

Learn how to handle your credit and debt in Canada, including applying for credit, managing credit, the costs of credit and coping with debt problems.

Managing Money

This guide from the Canadian Bankers Association may help you keep your personal finances in order. Info on managing credit, applying for credit and paying for credit.

Understanding Credit

Tips on using credit wisely from the Canadian Bankers Association.

Dealing with Debt

A consumer information guide from the Canadian Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. Valuable information in here.

Heading for Serious Debt Problems?

These ten questions will help you find out if you are heading for trouble. From BankruptcyCanada.com.

Cost of Borrowing Calculator

Compare different ways of borrowing to finance major purchases. From Industry Canada.

Credit Card Costs Calculator

Identify the cards that will cost you the least in interest and other charges. From the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.

How to Check Your Credit Rating in Canada

Learn how to check your credit rating, understand credit reports and credit scores, and how to errors fixed. From CBC.

Rebuilding Credit after Bankruptcy

How to start re-establishing your credit rating after bankruptcy in Canada. From BankruptcyCanada.com.

Credit Card Rates in Canada

A summary chart of current credit card rates at financial institutions in Canada. From CANOE Money.

Personal Loans - Rates in Canada

This chart shows interest rates charged by a variety of lenders for secured and unsecured lines of credit and personal loans in Canada. Interest rates may vary depending on credit history. From CANOE Money.

Car Loans - Rates in Canada

Rates on car loans from a variety of financial institutions in Canada. Based on a new car loan of $15,000, with terms from three to five years. Rates will vary depending on credit history. From CANOE Money.

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