Credit Card Debt Tips

Mohamed Konate


Mohamed Konate is a personal finance expert and blogger with years of experience in the Canadian financial industry. As a former financial services professional at major institutions, he developed a deep understanding of the financial challenges facing everyday Canadians. Passionate about helping others achieve financial success, Mohamed shares his insights and knowledge on this blog. He holds a Bachelor and a Master in Business Administration from universities in Quebec.

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Credit Card Debt Tips
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
Credit Card Debt Tips
Reading Time: 4 Min   Are you planning on getting a credit card? Do you own a credit card already and just want to avoid debt? Every credit card owner is at the risk of debt. Too much debt on a credit card can take years to pay off. If you are a new credit card owner, or if… Continue reading Credit Card Debt Tips
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How to Increase Your Credit Card Limit
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
How to Increase Your Credit Card Limit
Reading Time: 4 Min A credit limit increase on your credit card can give you extra financial freedom. It can improve your credit score too by decreasing your total credit utilization ratio. On the contrary, it can be intimidating to increase your credit limit if you already struggle managing your finances. When you are considering getting a credit increase,… Continue reading How to Increase Your Credit Card Limit
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Credit Scores: Is Carrying a Balance Good or Bad?
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
Credit Scores: Is Carrying a Balance Good or Bad?
Reading Time: 4 Min There is a common misconception that carrying a balance on credit cards improves your credit score. The truth is credit history improves your credit score. This can be confusing and can read contradictory, which results in credit card users holding some amount of debt. Any time you use a credit card and make payments, you… Continue reading Credit Scores: Is Carrying a Balance Good or Bad?
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5 Things to Consider When Applying for Your First Credit Card
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
5 Things to Consider When Applying for Your First Credit Card
Reading Time: 4 Min   You probably just turned eighteen, want to take advantage of rewards or desire the convenience of completing online purchases. Credit cards can make a lot of day-to-day purchases simpler and optimal. Obtaining your first credit card will help you build and learn the foundations of borrowing and repaying credit. Most important of all, using… Continue reading 5 Things to Consider When Applying for Your First Credit Card
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How Do I Report a Lost Visa?
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
How Do I Report a Lost Visa?
Reading Time: 2 Min  When you lose your Visa, you need to report it to the company that issued your card.You just must give your credit card’s customer service line a call. Normallyyou’d find the customer service number on the back of your card, but since it’slost, you’ll want to get the number from an old bill or search… Continue reading How Do I Report a Lost Visa?
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How Do I Cancel My Visa Credit Card?
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
How Do I Cancel My Visa Credit Card?
Reading Time: 2 Min   You have decided you want to cancel a Visa credit card account. The best reasons forthis decision are you overspend and can’t seem to stop, or you have an annualfee on a credit card you are not using. Unless you are in one of these cases,closing credit accounts may damage your credit score more… Continue reading How Do I Cancel My Visa Credit Card?
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