Can I Upgrade From A Secured Credit Card To An Unsecured Credit Card?

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. In addition to publishing MyRateCompass.ca, Mohamed is also a licensed mortgage agent with FSRA, helping families across Ontario with home purchases, renewals, and refinancing. Learn more here: Mortgage Broker in Ontario. .

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Published by Mohamed Konate | Feb 04, 2025
Can I Upgrade From A Secured Credit Card To An Unsecured Credit Card?
Reading Time: 7 Min If you’ve been using a secured credit card to help you build your credit, but feel like it’s time to upgrade to an unsecured credit card – you’re in luck! It’s possible to switch to an unsecured credit card from a secured card if you’ve met certain credit requirements.  If you feel like you’re ready… Continue reading Can I Upgrade From A Secured Credit Card To An Unsecured Credit Card?
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Published by Mohamed Konate | Feb 04, 2025
Can You Use A Canadian Credit Card In The USA?
Reading Time: 6 Min It is possible to use a Canadian credit card in the US, but there are some key differences and limitations when it comes to using your Canadian credit card outside of Canada. Factors such as currency conversion rates and foreign transaction fees can all limit your credit card usage in the US.  In this article,… Continue reading Can You Use A Canadian Credit Card In The USA?
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What Is The Utilization Rate On A Credit Card?
Reading Time: 5 Min Your credit utilization rate is the percentage of available credit on your credit card that you are currently using. For example, if your credit limit is $10,000 and your current credit card balance is $2,000, then your credit utilization is 20%.  The equation to calculate credit utilization is therefore: (Current credit balance/credit limit) * 100… Continue reading What Is The Utilization Rate On A Credit Card?
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How Does A Secured Credit Card Differ From An Unsecured Credit Card?
Reading Time: 5 Min Secured credit cards differ from unsecured credit cards because they require a cash deposit to act as collateral. This cash deposit represents your credit limit, meaning you can only spend up to the amount you deposited. On the other hand, traditional credit cards are unsecured. These allow you to use your credit without needing to… Continue reading How Does A Secured Credit Card Differ From An Unsecured Credit Card?
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Should You Cancel a Lesser-Used Card with an Annual Fee
Reading Time: 3 Min ‍The Annual Fee Challenge of Retaining or Cancelling a Less-Used Credit Card In the world of personal finance, one often encounters the quandary of whether or not to hold or cancel a credit card that isn’t regularly used but comes with an annual charge. This decision calls for a meticulous evaluation of various factors to… Continue reading Should You Cancel a Lesser-Used Card with an Annual Fee
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How to Pay Credit Card Bills
Reading Time: 3 Min Strategic Finances: Tips and Techniques for Successfully Managing Credit Card Payments Do you constantly find yoursеlf strеssеd out about paying your crеdit card bills? Don’t worry, wе’rе hеrе to hеlp! In this articlе, wе will providе you with simplе and еffеctivе stratеgiеs for paying off your crеdit card bills еfficiеntly. Whеthеr you’rе nеw to crеdit… Continue reading How to Pay Credit Card Bills
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