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Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Toby Walters is a financial writer, investor, and lifelong learner. He has a passion for ...

With the cost of living still high in many parts of Canada and average credit card interest rates hovering around 21%, managing day-to-day finances has never been more important. While credit cards ...