Although they offer many advantages, one of the biggest perks of debit cards and credit cards is their ability to earn rewards for consumers. As the credit-card point trend has swelled, millions of Canadians have begun to pay more attention to the phenomenon, and have joined the movement in huge numbers.

The days of a cookie-cutter storefront are over. Many modern merchants find that to operate in today's market, they need to have a more flexible, more varied setup. For some, this means expanding their online retail options. For others, it requires a more aggressive approach to expansion. Another method many Canadian...

In the wake of the recession of the late 2000s, many money-saving trends emerged to help Canadians cope with diminished budgets. One of the most lasting of these has been the "staycation," where residents spend their time off away from work close to home in an effort to limit expenses. Even as the economy is heading toward recovery, staycations have remained an important part of many...

Since its introduction, the debit card has become one of Canada's most used forms of payment. In fact, according to Yahoo! Canada, it is the most popular non-cash form of payment. Consumers across the country use them millions of times a day because they offer convenience and security while carrying no...