Banking in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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The best instant approval credit cards in Canada 2022 Oct 12th
If you’re applying for a credit card, chances are you want it as soon as possible. Unfortunately, you often have to wait several days to see if you were approved, and then wait some more while the card makes its way to you in the mail. The good news is many credit cards now offer instant approval..... More »
The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2024 + MORE Dec 16th
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Find the best and most up-to-date savings rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated return based on the size of your balance.
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Uber Releases an Amazing Credit Card… But Only to Americans Nov 8th
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It’s being called the “ultimate millennial credit card.”
But if you’re Canadian… you can’t have it. At least not yet.
Ride-sharing company Uber recently opened applications for its own rewards credit card. The Uber Visa promises competitive cash back rates and.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: August 3 Aug 1st
Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Gold outshines itself
Gold stole the headlines this week. That can happen when an infamous asset takes out its previous all-time highs.
Last Sunday, gold made another push a.... More »
Central bank interest rate hikes begin to squeeze indebted consumers - Vancouver Sun + MORE Sep 7th
Vancouver SunCentral bank interest rate hikes begin to squeeze indebted consumersVancouver SunAnother house sold in Vancouver: Analysts say the future of the Metro market depends on the success of China's efforts to crack down on export of capital. Jonathan Hayward / THE CANADIAN PRESS. Share A.... More »
Scotiabank's playbook: More deals in Latin America
– theglobeandmail.com
As the Canadian lender targets a slightly smaller regional rival to hit that 10-per-cent market-share threshold, the bank is working through a relatively short list of takeover targets – approximately a dozen banks in both Mexico and Chile fit the bill
Could boutique investment banks be on the rebound?
– theglobeandmail.com
There are early signs that boutique investment banks are staging a rebound after years in the wilderness.
Cannabis Wheaton cuts ties with two investment banks over apparent conflict
– theglobeandmail.com
Banks with employees with personal stakes in the company have agreed to terminate the relationship
