With the explosion of online shopping and the recent uptick in travel, Canadian consumers are becoming increasingly interested in using their debit cards and credit cards south of the border. Not wanting to get new cards from American...
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December 10, 2012 - 1:31pm
December 9, 2012 - 1:31pm
Recent reports show that Canadians are planning on spending more on holiday shopping this year than they have in previous years. However, they aren't going to go about this spending without a plan - 66 percent of them plan to set a budget. According to a holiday spend survey carried out by Interac Association, the vast majority of Canadians will set a budget for their shopping in hopes of...
November 19, 2012 - 1:31pm
As Canadian consumers continue to step up their use of debit cards and credit cards at the point of sale, it becomes increasingly important for citizens, retailers and banks to pay attention to credit card security. The last...
November 18, 2012 - 1:31pm
Although ATMs have made it significantly easier, withdrawing cash is still a nuisance for many Canadian consumers. Because debit cards and credit cards are accepted at the point of sale in some many establishments, many Canadians have begun to regularly travel without cash. For the most part, this isn't a...
November 14, 2012 - 1:31am
In the midst of hard economic times and the proliferation of debit cards and credit cards, many Canadians have significantly stepped up their borrowing over the last five years. According to recent data from the Credit Counselling Society, Canadian consumers have increased their debt by 53 per cent over that...
November 11, 2012 - 1:31pm
One of the driving forces of the rapid spread of debit cards and credit cards has been the many rewards programs that entice consumers to use plastic at the point of sale. These incentives give shoppers prizes, special deals or frequent-flyer miles. For years, these programs have been rising steadily, and more...
November 5, 2012 - 1:31pm
In the midst of a sluggish economy and a struggling housing market, millions of Canadians have turned to credit to help make ends meet. Borrowing against their homes' values and using debit cards and credit cards at the point of sale has helped many of these consumers stay ahead of bills and cover expenses...
November 1, 2012 - 1:31pm
As much of North America reels in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, there has been an outpouring of support from citizens across the continent. Millions of people have shown support for those affected by donating money to worthy charities and relief organizations. Although the U.S. took the brunt of Sandy's damage, the storm left hundreds of thousands of Canadians without power and...
October 21, 2012 - 1:31pm
Some small businesses still wrestle with the decision of whether to accept credit cards in their stores. Whether they are still growing or just haven't gotten around to it, certain retailers have not yet adopted pos terminals....
October 18, 2012 - 1:31pm
Not only has the spread of debit cards and credit cards made transactions much more convenient and simple for individuals, but it has also played a significant role in changing the spending habits of small businesses. Instead of carefully tracking the expenses of various employees, many small-business owners...
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