According to a recent study, around 900,000 international students will choose Canada in 2023 for their higher education, making it one of the most popular study destinations globally. While the academic experience is enriching, the financial landscape can be a maze,...
Paying your bills on time and still struggling with a poor credit score? Got a new credit card and still have a low score? Wondering where you went wrong? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Most people are unaware of how credit scores are calculated and what impacts their...
What is a business credit card? A business credit card is basically a credit card that is intended for business use rather than for one’s personal use. It doesn’t matter if your business is a corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship. Business credit cards can...
As a student, each time you approach your mom or dad to get you a credit card, you probably hear them say: “Why do you need a credit card? Don’t we give you money whenever you need it?”. That may be well and good, but having a student credit card in your own name is...
Is $1,000 falling from the heavens a blessing or a curse? When I think of the trouble I might have gotten into as a freshmen after winning RateHub.ca’s Student Budget Refresh Contest – well, I get a bit of a smile on my face and a shiver down my spine! Whether you...
As every college student soon becomes aware, the early days of every quarter or semester is filled with hope and excitement… and multiple credit card offers. In fact, no matter where you are, you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a credit card offer. The thing...
Everyone, including university students, wants and needs credit cards and debit cards. But there are times and circumstances when prepaid debit cards make sense. Not only can they help you with managing your money, but they also have the potential to protect you from...
There’s a certain intoxication that comes with having your first credit card. On the surface it looks like a healthy dose of financial freedom – after all, you’re able to spend money that you don’t really have. But that freedom can quickly turn into a pair of...