by: News Canada

(NC) - In these highly commercial times, the amount of credit card choices is constantly growing. Many offer generous reward programs and low interest rates, which begs the question: perhaps I'm paying too much interest on my existing card. There are many different offers but which one is best suited to my lifestyle and shopping habits?

This is where Consumer Connection comes in. It's an award-winning Web site (located at http://consumer.ic.gc.ca) that has been creatively produced to give Canadian consumers great information without sacrificing a fun and interactive setting. On it you'll find the Credit Card Costs Calculator, an interactive product that helps you choose the best credit card for your circumstances. You simply answer some questions about your payment habits and the Calculator will tell you which card is best for you. There is no longer a need to go between credit offers looking for the best deal - this is a one-stop wonder.

In addition to the Calculator, the site contains consumer information on just about every consumer topic you can imagine, plus contact information if you need to get extra information or want a specific question answered.

Consumer Connection is an amazing Web site developed by the Office of Consumer Affairs of Industry Canada. It provides rapid access to consumer information, powerful tools to cut research time, and many useful links to consumer and other organizations. Canadians can access Consumer Connection from home, the public library, community access points or from Government of Canada, provincial and territorial service outlets. For a variety of information on everything from bank fees, to privacy rights, to the latest scams or frauds, this is the place to go.

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