I Checked for Unclaimed Money on the Bank of Canada Website & Beyond
What surprised me was that I had never heard of this database before. If I had money sitting there, I would not have known to look.
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I Interviewed 3 Canadians Who Rebuilt Their Credit After a Consumer Proposal
For Tiffany, the real turning point came after the proposal was fully completed. Once those payments were behind her, rebuilding became easier. Today, her credit score sits in the mid-600s and continues to climb.
I Hunted for the Best Personal Loan Rate on Smarter Loans: Here Is What I Found
Smarter.loans is not a lender. They do not actually loan you money. They are a loan comparison website. Think of it like an online shopping mall for loans.
I Called 20 Veterinary Clinics in Canada to Ask About Payment Plans & Here Are the Options They Offered
All clinics I called accept credit cards and debit cards, with eight clinics not accepting Amex due to higher payment processing fees. And 75% of the clinics accept some sort of third-party financing.
I Abused Costco's Generous Food Return Policy & Got Away With It
Despite some accounts I read online, this customer service agent DID ask me what was wrong with them, and I had to quickly make up something to satisfy the question. I muttered something about seasoning and taste. She gave me the look and processed the return.
I Calculated The Cost-Per-Calorie Of The Most Popular Items At McDonald's & Burger King
When you strip away combo psychology and subsidized drinks, Burger King comes out ahead on cost per calorie. Across comparable items, it delivers more meat, more total food, and more energy per dollar than McDonald’s.
I Tested Paying Rent With My Credit Card & Here Is How It Works
My rent is $1,850, so I would have earned $18.50 worth of points based on the 1% cash back rate of my credit card. But the Chexy fee on credit cards is 1.75%, which works out to $32.58. So, I would have ended up $13.88 in the hole.
I Asked 3 Debt Experts About The Differences Between Consumer Proposal & Debt Consolidation
"Even after it comes off your credit report, a consumer proposal will remain on permanent records, which are available for the public to see.”
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