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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Market outlook: Stock prices have started rising—will the good vibes last? + MORE Aug 26th
Is the investment climate shifting and becoming more positive? The short answer: In my view, it’s a good possibility—even a likely one.
In mid-July, I started to think the markets were turning a corner. At that time, companies were just beginning to report second-quarter earnings. While.... More »
Lowest Winnipeg mortgage rates: Save with Cambrian Credit Union May 9th
When Canadians need a mortgage, they often default to the big banks—but there’s a whole other world of financing options to explore. Credit unions have competitive interest rates in Canada, including Manitoba, plus innovative mortgage options you may not be able to find elsewhere. Shopping aroun.... More »
Refinancing your mortgage? Here’s why a professional home appraisal is step one Mar 27th
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Banks halt sales of third-party mutual funds to prepare for rule change - The Globe and Mail + MORE Sep 7th
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The Best Credit Cards for Dining Out Jan 2nd
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‘Tis the Season to Spring Clean Your Wallet
– ratesupermarket.ca
Ready to lose an hour of sleep?
On Sunday, March 12th at 2 a.m., most Canadians set their clocks back one hour and spring forward.
We can see the light at the end of the tunnel we call winter. So as we start fresh and give into the annual “spring cleaning” tradition, why not give financial spring cleaning a try? Check out these tips to find areas in your life where you can potentially save, and maybe even earn a few extra bucks this spring:
Clean out your wallet
Throw out those business cards with frayed edges and transfer all the contacts you need into your phone. Put all your loose change into a piggy bank. And while you’re at it, why not make this a regular ritual? At the end of each week, empty your wallet and put any change into a piggy bank. It may not be much, but savings anywhere can be beneficial.
Revaluate the credit cards you currently have. Cancel and cut up the cards you don’t use and look into new credit cards that actually work for you. There are plenty of cards out there that offer points towards gas and groceries for every purchase you make, essentially gifting you with savings on necessities…
At the open: TSX falls as lower commodity prices weigh
– theglobeandmail.com
Wall Street higher as banks rise on strong ADP data
