Finance
Payday lending: changes to the cost of borrowing now in effect in BC
On January 1, 2017, the cost to get a payday loan changed – for every $100 you borrow, the maximum in fees that you can now be charged is $17 (not $23).
Posted on 2017-01-16 :: Comments (7)
It looks, smells and tastes like a gift cardâŠbut is it?
Did you know certain cards are not included in BC’s gift card law? In this blog post, we’ll show you how to figure out if your card is a regular retail gift card or a general use prepaid card.
Posted on 2016-12-14 :: Comments (39)
Answers to some of your money-related questions
November is Financial Literacy Month, a national initiative spearheaded by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. To mark this event, weâre sharing some interesting money-related questions (and answers) as asked by you, our blog readers.
Posted on 2016-11-07 :: Comments (2)
Thinking about hiring a credit repair company?
Posted on 2016-09-19 :: Add a new comment
Helenâs story: knowing the payday lending rules pays off
Posted on 2016-06-28 :: Comments (14)