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Online Shopping: everything you need to know

Marcus Bellamy · Certified Financial Educator (CFE) · Personal Finance Coach
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What about doing some shopping without leaving the comfort of your sofa? It is now possible with many e-commerce website which give you the possibility to do online shopping.

76% of Canadian household have bought online last year, spending $954 in average. Retailers often offer special discounts or offers only available on their website which allows you to make a purchase at a very lower price.

However to buy online, you need to give personal information such as your credit card number. To be sure that your purchase are both at a great price and totally secured, you need to be careful to a certain number of details. Take a look at our video to know more about online shopping and to discover some tips that will help you.

Marcus Bellamy
Marcus Bellamy
Certified Financial Educator (CFE) · Personal Finance Coach
Marcus Bellamy is a Certified Financial Educator (CFE) with over 11 years of experience helping Canadians navigate short-term borrowing, debt management, and personal budgeting. He has coached more than 2,400 clients across Ontario, British Columbia, and Atlantic Canada, with a focus on practical strategies for people living paycheck to paycheck. Marcus began his career as a credit counsellor at a non-profit financial literacy organization before transitioning to independent coaching in 2016. His work has been cited in personal finance guides distributed through community credit unions across Canada. At Captain Cash, Marcus reviews and contributes content on responsible borrowing, loan repayment planning, and building financial resilience. All articles he authors are reviewed for factual accuracy against current Canadian lending regulations and APR disclosure standards.