How to improve your credit scores
If your credit scores are on the lower end, there are some actions you can take to help boost your scores and increase your chance of being approved for a loan at a better interest rate.
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Equifax and Fairstone collaborated to create a quick guide to help you understand how your credit scores may be calculated and what actions you can take to improve them.
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Getting a credit card as a post-secondary student may be easier than at any other time of your life. But a credit card can only help you build a positive credit history if you use it responsibly. Learn more.
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Read MoreWhat credit scores do I need to get a personal loan?
There is no hard and fast credit score you need to get a personal loan, but your credit scores can impact the type of loan and terms you are eligible for. Learn more here from Equifax Canada.
Read MoreDebt Consolidation: What You Need To Know
Learn more about how debt consolidation works and discover options for paying down debts in our informative guide. We will help you find the best solutions for paying off debt that can fit your current needs.
Read MoreHow to prepare an emergency fund
Creating an emergency fund takes discipline and planning, but ultimately it will help you be prepared for unexpected costs during difficult times. Equifax helps you prepare your emergency fund here.
Read MoreQ&A with Julie Kuzmic: Talking Credit & Money
Equifax Canada’s Director of Consumer Advocacy Julie Kuzmic explores why it's so important to have conversations about credit and money in the face of COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID + Credit: Deferred Payments and Your Credit Report
How to navigate deferred payments and your credit report during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
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10 Things That Won't Hurt Your Credit Scores
Did you know that not every action impacts your credit scores? Here are 10 things that, while they may influence your finances, will not affect your credit scores.
Read MoreWhat is a Credit Mix and How Does it Affect Credit Scores?
Maintaining a diverse credit mix can positively impact your credit scores. But what is a credit mix and how do you create it?
Read MoreWhy Do I Have Different Credit Scores?
You don't have just one credit score, and there are several reasons why your credit scores may differ.
Read MoreWhy Do Credit Scores Change?
It's completely normal for your credit scores to change. But why does this happen? Here are a few reasons.
Read More5 Things to Know About Your Credit Scores
There are still misconceptions around credit scores, what they mean and factors that can impact them. We answer 5 questions about credit scores.
Read MoreHow Can You Check Your Credit Scores?
Credit reports from the two nationwide credit bureaus usually don't contain credit scores. But there are several ways you can check credit scores.
Read MoreHow Are Credit Scores Calculated?
Learn about the main factors involved in calculating a credit score.
Read MoreWhat Factors Impact My Credit Scores?
When it comes to financial progress and credit, it's important to understand the actions that may influence your credit scores.
Read MoreHow Can Student Loans Affect Your Credit?
Learn how student loans might affect your credit and what you can do to handle them responsibly.
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