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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Bust Those Winter Money Blues
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Forget robins: the real signs of pending spring – sliding mortgage rates, holiday debt repayment and the onslaught of tax season – have arrived! And while there’s still a few weeks of minus double digits to go, it’s time to set our sights – and finances – on a sunnier path.
3 Foolproof Ways To Bust Your Money Stress
Are debt worries keeping you up at night? Do you find yourself turning to credit – even for small, everyday expenses? Escaping a debt spiral can be daunting, especially the high interest credit card variety. Read on for our top tips for breaking the cycle, and taking control of your credit, once and for all.
Read Melissa’s Blog | 3 Foolproof Ways To Bust Your Money Stress
Fall In Love With A Record Low Mortgage Rate
Will mortgage rates tumble lower in advance of the seasonally hot spring market? We’ve seen five-year fixed rates go as low as 2.98% on our Best Rates table – and our expert Mortgage Rate Outlook Panel says it’s possible that more discounting could be in store…
The Great Canadian Debt Poll
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Debt in Canada is a growing issue – our nation’s debt load has hit $1.422 trillion, and the household debt-to-income ratio has reached 163.7 per cent! And that’s not slowing consumers down – a recent Equifax study found that non-mortgage debt has increased to $518.3 billion, up from $497.4 billion from 2013.
It’s time to come clean about our debt habits! Take our Canadian Debt Truth poll, and you could WIN a $100 gift card.
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Stop That Credit Card Debt Spiral
Trying to pay down your credit card balance, but can’t keep up with those huge interest charges? Try moving your balance to an option with a low balance transfer feature, which will give you a bit of an interest vacation. It’s a great way to pay down your principal debt amount, and take control of your credit, once and for all?
Our pick: MBNA Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card
This card features:
0% annual interest rate† (AIR) on balance transfers* and deposits* for the first 12 full months…
