The Mogo Blog

Unboxing your new Mogo Prepaid Visa Card

OK – so there’s no box, but ‘un-enveloping’ is a weird word. Here’s what it looks like when your Mogo card shows up! This is what you can expect (a great experience), how long it’ll take (about 5 minutes), and what you can do next (whatever you want). ![unboxing_1_blog](/content/images/2015/04/unboxing_1_blog.jpg)## Check your mailMy Mogo Card showed up within 10 business days of signing up online. It’s an inconspicuous envelope with an exciting ‘It’s here!’ tag. ## Open it upFinally, an excu

Don't be a Target! How your Mogo Prepaid Visa Card keeps your money safe

The Mogo Prepaid Visa Card is a great way to spend, save, and regulate your money. But did you know it’s also awesome at keeping your personal data and information safe? If you didn’t know, Target customers recently got a nasty shock, as company data was maliciously stolen. This left card holders, credit card companies, and insurance companies, dealing with a massive amount of fraud cases, card replacements, and incredible headaches. As we found out from the Target data breach [http://www.forbe

Fun Money Friday: Win ThermaCell Rechargeable Foot Warmers

West Coast aside, it’s been cooooooold out this winter. Tighten up your winter warmth game from the feet up – and get some technology on your (under) side. ThermaCell Rechargeable Foot Warmers [http://www.thermacell.com/heated-insoles-foot-warmers] bring a whole new dimension to the fight against winter chill. These wireless, rechargeable heating units are insoles that slip into the bottom of your favourite boots or shoes. Use the handy remote (it looks like a car fob) to fine tune your warmth

Fun Money Friday - Win the RetroDuo Portable Gaming System from Mogo

Attention 90′s kids! It’s time to grab some nostalgic gaming power, and try out the RetroDuo Portable Gaming System for Fun Money Friday. That’s right – Mogo wants to put this amazing gaming system into your hands for free. All you need to do is visit us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/mogomoney] and fill out the simple Fun Money Friday form to enter. The RetroDuo [http://retroduoportable.com/]: Get back into the game with this awesomely portable retro gaming machine. With the RetroDuo,

I don't want a credit card (but can I live without one?) in 2014

Let’s face it, we all need to spend. Whether it’s online or in person, fun stuff or bills, the average Canadian has money coming in and out. Traditional credit cards make spending easy, but paying hard. Spending aftershock can leave us in total disbelief when the monthly credit card statement finally surfaces. It’s kind of like the shark in Jaws… scary while you can’t see it – and even worse when it shows up. Can 2014 be different? Will you be able to escape the credit card cycle this year, wit