Canada has several major banks and many schedule II banks – but with rates and plans all over the map, it’s difficult to know where to bring your business. Our aim is to help you navigate Canada’s banking options to discover which one suits your needs best.
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Court ruling reveals big bank claimed $2.8 million B.C. tax refund May 5th
A court ruling lifts the veil on a tax rebate program for international businesses in B.C. - including big banks - and provides a glimpse into a multi-million dollar tax refund offered to a company participating in the province’s 'International Business Activities program.'.... More »
BMO stops allowing credit and debit cards for cryptocurrency purchases Mar 16th
TORONTO _ The Bank of Montreal has stopped allowing customers to use its credit cards to buy cryptocurrency such as bitcoin.
The bank says it no longer allows retail consumers to buy cryptocurrencies using Mastercard-branded credit or debit cards.
The bank’s decision follows a move by TD Bank .... More »
The Uberization of Banking Apr 30th
The fintech entrepreneur behind SoFi wants to move lending away from the big banks and onto your smartphone..... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 + MORE Jan 30th
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The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2025 + MORE Nov 24th
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Greece’s Marxist former finance minister speaks
– macleans.ca
Yanis Varoufakis burned brightly during his short stint as Greece’s finance minister. The motorcycle-riding Marxist defiantly voted against a third European bailout package, necessary to keep Greece’s banks from collapsing, and famously compared the austerity foisted upon the debt-ridden Mediterranean country as “fiscal waterboarding.” Though Greeks also voted No to the bailout in a hastily called referendum, Varoufakis resigned a short time later in an apparent bid to mollify the so-called “troika”of the European Commission, European Central Bank and the IMF. “I shall wear the creditors’ loathing with pride,” he said in a blog post announcing his resignation last year.Yet, while it’s tempting to view Varoufakis as a mere sideshow, his scathing critiques of Europe’s troubled monetary union and the questionable efforts to salvage it shouldn’t be dismissed. Even the IMF is now rethinking Greece’s punishing bailout deal because of the impact of “highly unrealistic” austerity targets on the Greek people…
Get Ready for Springtime Spending
– ratesupermarket.ca
Winter has finally lessened its grip, and cold weather-weary Canadians have emerged to enjoy the sunnier days. But it’s not just spring flowers that are in for a growth spurt; warmer weather can have a taxing effect on the wallet as well.
Read on for this week’s top savings tips, from the best credit cards for patio hopping, to questions every savvy first time home buyer should know to ask.
The Best Credit Cards for Dining Out
With less spending power and stagnant wage growth, many Canadians are choosing to dine out less frequently, according to the Conference Board of Canada. How can you offset your dining costs? We’ve rounded up the best credit cards for earning rewards on your restaurant purchases.
Read Amanda’s Blog | The Best Credit Cards for Dining Out
CMHC to Investigate Foreign Real Estate Ownership
What is the true extent of foreign real estate ownership in Canada? The CMHC is attempting to find out, as both house and condo prices skyrocket. But will this new set of data paint a realistic picture of homeownership in Canada?
Read Allan’s Blog | CMHC to Investigate Foreign Real Estate Ownership
4 Essential Mortgage Features to Ask For
Buying a home? Savvy mortgage shoppers know comparing the market for the best rate is a great way to score a better deal on home financing…
