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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Cut unnecessary costs with one simple change to your banking Dec 10th
If you’re like many Canadians, you view bank fees as a necessary expense, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Paying a small fee each month isn’t usually much trouble, but over a whole year, it can really add up. The good news is that affordable banking has never been more in .... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 + MORE Jul 9th
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The best TD credit cards in Canada May 10th
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We’ve broken down our picks for the best TD credit cards – whether you’re looking for cash back, points, no-fee cash back, or low interest.
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The best credit cards in Canada for 2023 Dec 7th
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Variable mortgage rates regaining traction as Bank of Canada cuts rates Sep 6th
The decision by the Bank of Canada to cut its key interest rate target this week was good news for borrowers with variable-rate mortgages, bringing back some of the shine for the once popular loans.
The rate cut prompted big commercial banks to lower their prime rates, which are used to set the r.... More »
U.S. stocks rose Monday as banks continued to climb along with interest rates, and energy companies rallied again with oil prices. Better-than-expected auto sales and a strong report on U.S. factories also boosted stocks.
