Canada has several major banks and many schedule II banks – but with rates and plans all over the map, it’s difficult to know where to bring your business. Our aim is to help you navigate Canada’s banking options to discover which one suits your needs best.
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Video: How the bank of Canada’s interest rate affects you Mar 8th
Think of the Bank of Canada (BoC) as the “influencer of all influencers” when it comes to interest rates. Banks and other financial institutions follow its lead. Learn more about how the BoC’s overnight interest rate impacts you in this short video, featuring MoneySense executive editor Lisa H.... More »
Can the anonymous Martin O’Malley really become U.S. president? Jul 4th
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Tanya at the Avis counter at the Cedar Rapids airport has never heard of him. Misty at the front desk of the Quality Inn in Coralville has never heard of him. Kelly at the food truck in Iowa City has never heard of him. Neither have Nikki and Maria at the University of Iowa .... More »
Poland’s Law and Justice party gains majority in parliament, with 235 seats Oct 27th
WARSAW, Poland – Poland’s election authority says the right-wing Law and Justice party has won 235 seats in the 460-seat lower house of parliament, meaning it has a majority and can govern alone.
The party is now in the strongest position a party has ever enjoyed in post-communist Poland.... More »
The best travel credit cards in Canada for 2024 Aug 8th
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All that glitters: Century-old gold benchmark faces overhaul + MORE Jan 21st
Gold-fixing refers to a ritual dating back to 1919 in which banks speak by hone from a couple of minutes to more than an hour about buying and selling gold..... More »
Your Fresh Financial Start
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Welcome back and Happy New Year! Despite the bleak weather, I’m a big fan of January - it’s so energizing to emerge from the holidays with a fresh focus and perspective. And – no surprise here – improving personal finances top the resolution list for many Canadians.
We’re here to help you meet those money goals – and we have a few resoluitions up our sleeve for Money Wise too. Keep an eye out for exciting new features to come, and, as always, the top finance headlines, tips and tricks.
Finance News 2013: The Top Stories Of The Year
National interest rates may not have changed – but the Canadian economic landscape experienced its fair share of shakeups in 2013. Last year saw a change of leadership at the Bank of Canada, the downfall of our nation’s tech king, and a tumultuous time for our American neighbour (and largest trading partner). Read on for our recap of the top finance stories of 2013.
Read Sean’s Blog | Finance News 2013
How To Create Your 2014 Spending Plan
Will 2014 be your richest year yet? The road to prosperity is often paved with good intentions – like finally paying that credit card off for good – but it can be easy to fall into your old spending habits without a plan…


