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 TD credit cards in Canada 2020 Nov 9th
Before we talk about the best TD credit cards in Canada, let’s talk about TD. Formed through a merger between financial giants Bank of Toronto and The Dominion Bank in 1955, TD is one of Canada’s big five banks. It offers a wide array of financial services including an impressive portfolio of mo.... More »
Hubert Financial Review: An Online Bank that Aims to Make You Happy Nov 29th
For generations, Canada’s credit unions have served their local communities, by offering a range of financial products, generous savings rates, and a relentless focus on customer service.
However, with the advent of digital banking, more and more credit unions are broadening their scope and can no.... More »
Should You Give Your Teen a Credit Card? Dec 16th
Over one-third of Canadians share a joint credit card with their partner, parent, or child, according to a recent survey conducted by Rates.ca. Among the parents who share their credit card with their children, 63% said that managing their children’s purchases is less difficult than it was two ye.... More »
Do you need mortgage life insurance? Sep 22nd
Ask MoneySense
I am a single, 70-year-old with a reasonable mortgage of $115,000. I have no family and no dependants. I find that the life insurance on my mortgage is too expensive. Do I need mortgage life insurance anyway? What for?
—Katerina
What is mortgage life insurance?
I’m glad.... More »
Canadians mostly happy with grocers despite bread price fixing scheme: survey + MORE Feb 21st
TORONTO _ A new survey suggests Canadians still have a strong relationship with their grocer _ with only about a third of respondents saying their view of their favoured retailer has worsened following revelations of an alleged industry-wide bread price-fixing scandal.
The annual online survey by Ar.... More »
What Canada’s financial industry fears in 2018
– theglobeandmail.com
A survey of top banks, insurance companies, pension funds and asset managers sheds light on what to expect in the new year
