Quite a bit has changed since March, when provinces and territories first declared state of emergency orders in response to COVID-19. Social gathering rules have been loosened, retail stores are opening their doors, and airlines are … Read More

Even as provinces loosen state of emergency measures and stores reopen, it’s clear the impact COVID-19 has had on consumer shopping habits – from what we buy to how we pay – will stick with us … Read More

If you’re in a financial bind and in need of some quick cash, a credit card cash advance can seem like a simple solution. Insert your credit card into the nearest ATM and gain access to … Read More

While many rewards credit cards offer bonuses on everything from groceries and gas to travel, online shopping is a bit of a different story. Online shopping isn’t a common bonus category on rewards credit cards, which … Read More

With travel on hold for the indefinite future, many points collectors face the following dilemma: wait to redeem until travel is back on the agenda, or cash in now for gift cards or statement credits and … Read More

The economic impact of COVID-19 has left Canadians grappling with new anxieties and questions. At Ratehub, we’ve sought to address some of the most pressing personal finance topics in our newly-launched COVID-19 Guide. And, thanks to … Read More

COVID-19 has put most travel plans on pause. The Government of Canada has issued a worldwide travel advisory, airlines are grounding planes and limiting flight schedules, and cities across the globe are on lockdown. You know … Read More

Over the past dozen days or so, the Federal Government announced sweeping new benefits for people out of work, the Bank of Canada lowered its prime rate (for the third time in March), and Canada’s big … Read More

The once mundane grocery run has been turned on its head. Empty store shelves, panicked shoppers, countless news stories about people stockpiling a year’s supply of toilet paper – it’s become the new normal in the … Read More

Back in January, after months of planning (and saving), my wife and I booked tickets to Malaysia to visit the in-laws. The trip – which includes a 24-hour flight with one layover in South Korea – … Read More