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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Tips for Paying Off Credit Card Debt Jun 14th
Credit card bills got you down?
That’s the trouble with paying with plastic. It is easy to spend, but not quite as easy to pay off the debt you accrue – especially if you are only paying the minimum each month. Carrying too much credit card debt can make it harder to get a loan for a house .... More »
Number of Canadians using fintech products may triple + MORE Jan 28th
TORONTO – Business consultancy firm EY says it believes the challenge to traditional banks from financial technology, or fintechs, will accelerate rapidly this year.
EY says that until now Canadians have been slow to embrace offerings from companies such as robo-advisers and online lenders.
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Is probate an inevitable cost for a surviving spouse? Feb 12th
Q. My husband and I have lived in our principal residence for 40 years. The house is held solely in his name, and I am the beneficiary of his will. Would the house have to be included in probate of his estate, should he predecease me?
–Sandra
A. Your seemingly simple question has a historic twist.... More »
The best TD credit cards in Canada 2020 + MORE Aug 21st
Formed through a merger between financial giants Bank of Toronto and The Dominion Bank in 1955, TD is one of Canada’s most storied big five banks. It offers a wide array of financial services including an impressive portfolio of more than two dozen credit cards. We break down the best TD credit ca.... More »
What to Do After Your Identity is Stolen? + MORE Apr 15th
Identity theft is a global crime where your personal or financial information is stolen to commit fraud in your name. It leads to severe financial and legal struggles. Identity thieves look for any of the following information:
Full name
Social insurance number (SIN)
Driver’s license number
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Chicagoans' Thoughts Turn to Mr. Cub
– online.wsj.com
Taking on the New York Mets for a shot at the World Series that Ernie Banks never had.
