Many credit cards charge an extortionate rate of interest, and most only require that you pay a small percentage of the outstanding balance each month (typically 2, or 2.25%). Using this calculator you can see just how long it takes to pay back money to a credit card company if you only pay the minimum.
Your âDuty Free Customs Allowanceâ is just the beginning! Hereâs the thing that savvy crossers know - Canadian and U.S. residents can shop as much as they like when they cross the border. âDuty Freeâ refers to the fact that there are set amounts regarding what can be brought across free of taxes and duties. The portion that is tax and duty free is called a customs allowance.
You can apply in Canada if: 1  you are a legally admitted student or. 2  your current temporary resident status is still valid, and your existing visa counterfoil is expired or was valid for only one entry, and. 3  you need a new temporary resident visa to return to Canada in the near future.