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About the author

Tyler Wade

Tyler Wade believes in mental wealth—a healthy approach to finances is better for your health. You can find his writing on KOHO, Forbes Advisor, and Ratehub where he also launched, produced, and hosted the Real Money Talk podcast. He's a husband to one, a father of two, and is a bit of a cyborg.

Expertise

  • Personal finance

  • Credit cards

  • Credit scores

  • Credit history

  • Insurance

  • Mortgages

Education

  • Toronto Metropolitan University

Blog posts by

Tyler Wade

How can I check my credit score in Canada?

7 mins

Tyler Wade

Knowing your credit score helps you make informed decisions on whether to apply for that travel credit card (or not because you’ll face rejection and lower your credit score). Your credit score determines the rate you’ll pay for loans, on your mortgage and home equity line of credit, and could impress your potential landlord on rental applications (even a lower score positions you as someone who cares about their credit and improving it).

How can I check my credit score in Canada?

7 mins

Tyler Wade

Knowing your credit score helps you make informed decisions on whether to apply for that travel credit card (or not because you’ll face rejection and lower your credit score). Your credit score determines the rate you’ll pay for loans, on your mortgage and home equity line of credit, and could impress your potential landlord on rental applications (even a lower score positions you as someone who cares about their credit and improving it).