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• What makes a credit card a collectible? -- Cutting up your expired credit cards may not be the best move. From quirky to celebrity, a number of profitable credit card trading niches have emerged. ... (more)
• How to rescue your credit card rewards -- Is there any way to profit from reward points that would otherwise expire? We reviewed one specialty website that lets members track and trade points ... (more)
• The most popular NHL team credit cards -- As playoff action heats up, so does demand for NHL credit cards. But as Canadians search for the right card, playoff presence isn't the chief factor. ... (more)
• Pros, cons of Canada's first virtual store -- This month, Toronto's Union Station will turn into a virtual mall. But will Canadians buy products by scanning codes displayed on wall posters? ... (more)
• 5 fun online games that teach valuable money lessons -- Video games improve creativity, decision-making and perception. These five action-based game teach players of all ages to wisely manage money. ... (more)
• New online game puts your money smarts to the test -- So, you aspire to be a know-it-all on credit card debt, investments and money scams? See how well you score on this fun financial challenge ... (more)
• PayPal's Send Money App: A better way to transfer funds? -- Sending money to friends and family living in another country just got faster and less expensive, thanks to PayPal's new Facebook payment app. And, yes, the just-released app accepts credit cards ... (more)
• How to find the best savings accounts in 4 easy steps -- It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a powerful but free search engine that helps you find the highest earning deposit accounts faster than a speeding bullet. Here's how to profit from this easy-to-use tool ... (more)
• The latest trends in driver rewards credit cards -- Three major rewards trends dominate the highly competitive auto and gas credit cards category. Which credit cards provide the most compelling driver incentives and perks? CreditCards.ca investigates ... (more)
• Will Rogers credit cards offer high-tech perks? -- Canada's largest wireless services provider has applied to establish an in-house bank specializing in credit cards. Specifics have yet to be announced, but the new cards are expected to include some significant perks ... (more)
• NHL credit cards with unique hockey perks -- These hockey credit cards showcase a unique set of rewards that will keep fans smiling -- even if their favourite team lags in the NHL standings. Which hockey bonus is your dream incentive? ... (more)
• Cash refunds from credit card price protection -- We've all been there. Excited about buying a new bicycle for $700, your happiness turns into bitter disappointment when that same bike goes on sale for $300 the very next week. But there's a credit card perk that can help ... (more)
• Is mobile banking on the bleeding edge? -- Smartphone technology enables Canadians to quickly do their banking wherever they are. However, when problems arise, outdated consumer protection laws cast the spotlight of responsibility directly on mobile banking users ... (more)
• Travel credit cards with free health insurance: A review -- Tired of paying health insurance premiums every time you go on a trip outside the Great White North? CreditCards.ca reviews four credit cards that come with free out-of-province emergency coverage ... (more)
• Big cash savings from little-known credit card freebies -- Free coverage under your credit card's extended warranty protection and purchase security plans can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. CreditCards.ca shows you how ... (more)
• Do online gift card exchanges really save you money? -- Selling unused gift cards for cash through online exchanges has exploded in popularity. CreditCards.ca tests a major Canadian exchange website to see how much buyers of exchanged cards actually save ... (more)
• How to claim old bank account money -- Did you know that the Bank of Canada hosts a free online search engine for unclaimed bank account balances? It's true. CreditCards.ca shows you how to quickly search online for forgotten money ... (more)
• 7 great Canadian credit card inventions -- From impossible-to-lose credit cards to women's boot wallets, these patented inventions showcase Canadian ingenuity at its best. Here are CreditCards.ca's picks for the 7 most intriguing innovations ... (more)
• Is credit card balance insurance a smart buy? -- Proponents of credit card balance insurance say it's an important tool to protect you from unforeseen events; but critics say it's a waste of money. CreditCards.ca investigates whether the monthly premiums charged to your account are worth it ... (more)
• Top 10 most amazing credit card videos on YouTube -- From money magic to the worst credit card offer ever, these amazing videos tell some intriguing financial stories -- and highlight the risks and benefits of owning a credit card ... (more)
• Can Canada Credit Fix repair your credit score? -- They bill themselves as the nation's number one credit repair agency -- and they flood the Web with viral videos and social media campaigns. But do their services hold up to the hype? CreditCards.ca helps you distinguish the facts from the sales pitches ... (more)
• Top 10 most outrageous credit card song lyrics -- Here are 10 classic songs that use credit card lyrics to get across some outrageous storylines, messages and emotions ... (more)