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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The Big Shift in Banking that Could Hurt Your Savings Accounts and Investments + MORE Apr 16th
Every once in a while you may get a notice from your bank. Your account’s monthly fees are going up. It may be a modest difference, of a dollar or so. You may write it off as the cost of doing business with your financial institution.
But right now, that fee hike may be a symptom of a broad.... More »
Airport Reward Programs: What You Need to Know Feb 14th
After enrolling in brand loyalty programs, amassing frequent flier miles, and getting a credit card with great rewards, what’s next? Many airports have started offering their own rewards programs, earning you bonus points for everything from duty-free shopping to parking. Whether you’r.... More »
Canadians had more complaints than usual about their banks last year, ombudsman says Mar 17th
Canadians had 28 per cent more gripes about their banks last year than they did in 2016, according to a new report from the ombudsman overseeing the industry, with bogus credit card charges a particular thorn in the side of many customers..... More »
Declined for a much-needed loan or credit card? There are other options Sep 21st
Unlike the major banks and payday lenders in Canada, the alternative lending market is less directly regulated, and that can expose consumers to greater risks when borrowing, Lesley-Anne Scorgie writes..... More »
4 Tips to Avoid the Post-Holiday (Financial) Hangover Jan 3rd
Christmas and New Year’s Day has already come and gone, leaving us to “look forward” to Blue Monday, the (unofficially) most depressing day of the year. In 2019, Blue Monday falls on Monday, January 21, and the day is calculated by factoring in things such as weather and, yes, deb.... More »
3 Tips: Avoid Back to School Overspending
– ratesupermarket.ca
It’s that “wonderful” time of year again. Students are gearing up for a new school semester, gathering the supplies they’ll need for their courses and ensuring they’re well prepared for their first days back in class. Retailers – ever so helpful – make it an easy process by dedicating entire sections of their stores to back-to-school swag. And for those who prefer shopping from the comfort of their own homes (or aren’t quite ready to come to terms with summer’s end), there are plenty of online deals to be had.
Looking for a student credit card? These options have no fees, and special income requirements for students>
With that in mind, companies are aggressively marketing back-to-school solutions and products right now, making it easy to splurge on scholarly nice-to-haves. It’s time to take a peek in those long-forgotten backpacks and remember what got you through the previous year, and figure out what you really need to shell out for to make this school year even more successful than the last…
