Credit Report

• Why a mistake on your credit report could cost you

  The non-profit Credit Counselling Society tells Consumer Matters the frequency of people finding mistakes on a credit report can be as high as 30 per cent.

  Consumer

  Nov 14, 2025
  
• Half a million Canadians getting COVID-19 mortgage deferrals: report

  The deferrals make up 10 per cent of the mortgage portfolio of Canada's big six banks.

  Money

  Apr 3, 2020
  
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• REALITY CHECK: Will deferring debt payments amid COVID-19 hurt your credit score?

  There's a concerted effort underway to ensure Canadians who take advantage of special payment plans are not negatively affected, Equifax said.

  Money

  Apr 2, 2020
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• ‘It makes no sense’: Toronto woman with no debt calls out credit score swing, credit report errors

  Robin Harvey was surprised to see a drop in her credit score, despite paying off a large credit card balance in full. She was even more surprised to find the same old errors in her credit report.

  Money

  Mar 16, 2019
• Do unpaid debts ever disappear?

  Here's how statutes of limitations work and what happens to your debt when you die.

  Money

  May 28, 2017
• Questions to ask yourself before taking on more debt

  Living on borrowed money is a reality for many Canadians, especially around the costly holidays. Before you dig yourself deeper into debt, keep these tips in mind.

  Money

  Nov 25, 2016