The “Big Five” Canadian banks include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Are there other viable options?
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Investing in Gold: How to Buy Gold in Canada Oct 14th
Have you considered buying gold as a hedge against inflation? Do you want to diversify your investment portfolio by adding gold exposure? Whatever your reasons, it’s never been easier for Canadians to buy gold. In this article, I’ll share three ways to invest in gold and let you know if gold is .... More »
Battery bank or generator? How to choose the best backup power for your home during an outage Jul 14th
From portable battery banks and generators to whole-house systems, there are many backup power choices to consider as extreme weather ramps up and outages happen more often and last longer..... More »
The Best No-Fee Rewards Credit Cards For 2019 Nov 6th
Credit card rewards come in many forms. From points to statement credits to cold-hard cash, a good rewards card maximizes on your everyday purchases and ultimately helps you save.
Reward credit cards generally offer different amounts of rebates for particular spending categories (gas, grocery, phar.... More »
How Else is My Credit Score Used? + MORE May 3rd
This series by personal finance specialist Amanda Reaume focuses on how to improve something that many people overlook: your credit score. These posts will give you tips and tricks to improve your chances of getting approved for better rates when you apply for credit – leading to better student l.... More »
Banks see initial writedowns, future earnings bump under Trump tax changes Jan 10th
Canadian banks are expecting some short-term pain from U.S. President Donald Trump's tax overhaul, but a significant lift on future earnings..... More »
Why Goldman investors shouldn’t count on a return to the good old days
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The U.S. President may take aim at Dodd-Frank, but it’s by no means clear that banks will benefit as much as some think
The close: TSX rises as banks lead broad gains
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Wall Street edges higher as Nasdaq hits record
