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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The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2025 + MORE Oct 14th
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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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How to build a core couch potato portfolio Sep 4th
You can build a couch-potato portfolio in three simple ways—using index mutual funds, index ETFs, or asset-allocation ETFs.
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Sault Chamber reacts to provincial budget - SooToday.com + MORE Mar 29th
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Do you need that bank mutual fund? Maybe not Jul 10th
A regulator-led survey of Ontario mutual fund dealers based out of big banks finds a sizable minority are not always acting in the interests of clients.
The survey of close to 3,000 dealers by the Ontario Securities Commission and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization found that 25% say.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Dec 2nd
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Lowest Winnipeg mortgage rates: Save with Cambrian Credit Union
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When Canadians need a mortgage, they often default to the big banks—but there’s a whole other world of financing options to explore. Credit unions have competitive interest rates in Canada, including Manitoba, plus innovative mortgage options you may not be able to find elsewhere. Shopping around can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your mortgage term, enabling you to put those funds to good use in other parts of your budget.
Cambrian Credit Union has several branches in Winnipeg and Selkirk that serve Manitobans across the province. Here’s what you should know about getting a mortgage with a credit union, including how credit unions work, the key benefits of becoming a member, and how you could save money by making the switch.
Get the Best of Both Worlds
Whether you’re buying your first home, renewing your mortgage or refinancing a property, you’ll want to find the lowest interest rate available along with repayment terms that meet your needs. This might mean getting a fixed-rate mortgage or a variable-rate mortgage—it all depends on what you can afford, how long you plan on keeping your house, and how much wiggle room you have in your budget…
