Thursday, January 21, 2010

Establishing Credit in a foreign Country - not easy

I've struggled for the 4 years that I've lived in Canada to start establishing credit. Everyone wants a history but how can you have a history when no one will take a risk to let you get started?
I've had a credit card in the States for about 13 years now. Have great credit history. None of that matters as non of it applies in Canada.

This week, I made one more attempt to meet with my bank and discuss options. It was the Lord's favour - my bank representative totally went to bat for me and worked something out. I think he felt sorry for me. I finally have a credit card!! Whoohoo!! I'm a real resident now ;0)

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