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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Why we pay so much for chequing accounts Aug 16th
The big banks typically have offerings costing well below $15, but extra service fees can pile up if you’re not careful
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Making sense of the markets this week: March 20 Mar 19th
Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
The Fed moves, just a scooch
On Wednesday of this week, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Power made the move on rates. The Federal Open Market Committee raise.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: May 22 May 21st
Million Dollar Journey editor and Canadian Financial Summit founder Kyle Prevost shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
All that glitters is not Crypto
“It’s going to replace the world’s currency for day-to-day transactions.” they said.
“The fees are.... More »
Stock markets fall into bear market territory after Mnuchin and Trump stoke worries Dec 25th
Stock markets sold off on Monday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called the heads of six major U.S. banks Sunday in an apparent attempt to reassure jittery financial markets — but ended up only stoking investor fears..... More »
How to fight back against rising bank fees on chequing accounts Jan 22nd
Canada’s big banks continue to hike personal bank fees. Many banks are also making it more difficult to avoid one of the largest and most irritating fees — that pesky chequing account charge..... More »
Are You Making the Right Money Moves?
– ratesupermarket.ca
Shopping for your personal finance products is often anything but straightforward – with so many options and opinions available, it can be tough to make the right decision for your hard-earned money. This week, we’ve targeted two of the most confusing money moves – understanding your mortgage, and choosing the perfect credit card.
Check out the full story below, and be sure to scroll down for this week’s housing market and economic updates.
In Credit Cards: The Top 5 MasterCards in Canada
On the hunt for a new MasterCard? There are many options available, offered by Canada’s biggest lenders… but a few stand out from the rest. Read on for our top 5 picks, and see what you could earn and save with one of the best MasterCards on the market.
Read Penelope’s Blog | The Top 5 MasterCards in Canada
In Mortgages: What is a Collateral Mortgage?
You might have a collateral mortgage and not even know it – many Canadians do, according to a recent Ministry of Finance initiative, which has tasked lenders with providing greater transparency…
