Is a balance transfer the right choice for you?

By: Vanessa Santilli | CreditCards.ca | January 2, 2014

Read More, and see what Scott Plaskett says about balance transfers.

With the start of a new year, many people are looking for a fresh financial beginning.  One option can be a balance transfer, if you plan accordingly.

A balance transfer allows you to open a new, lower interest credit card and use it to pay the balance on your higher interest account.  It could allow you to pay off your year-end spending without heavy interest.  But it could also be a gateway to more debt, if you aren’t careful….

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