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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How to Read Your Credit Report May 30th
Your credit report summarizes your credit history and helps lenders weigh your credit risk. Often your credit report is initiated when you apply for your first credit card. Over time it can help you reach your larger financial goals such as obtaining a rental agreement or mortgage. When you apply f.... More »
Federal consumer agency delays report on Canadian banks' sales practices Dec 30th
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada won't be releasing the results of its review of business practices among Canada's major banks by the end of the year, as originally anticipated..... More »
Looking for a mortgage in B.C.? Don’t limit your options to the big banks Aug 9th
At last, interest rates are coming down again. For Canadians who are in the market for a new home, facing renewal of their mortgage in the foreseeable future, or feeling unsatisfied with their current home loan, this poses two choices: do you pounce now, or stay on the sidelines in the hope that rat.... More »
Hedging against inflation with dividend-paying stocks Apr 2nd
Dividend-paying stocks typically don’t get much attention, but that’s changing as investors look for ways to protect their wealth in the face of market turbulence and inflation. Investing in dividend-paying stocks is one proven way to both grow your portfolio and cushion it against loss. That’.... More »
EQ Bank Review: The Best Place to Save Your Money? Feb 18th
It’s been a few short years since EQ Bank emerged onto the landscape of Canadian online banks. But while they may seem like the new kid on the block, their roots run much deeper.
Who Owns EQ Bank?
EQ Bank is brought to you by Equitable Bank, which has been providing residential and commercial lend.... More »
Attawapiskat: Re-examining a community through photos
– macleans.ca
Home to the Swampy Cree First Nations people, the rural Canadian community of Attawapiskat in Ontario reached a tragic tipping point in 2016. Nestled on the winding banks of the Attawapiskat river, the town of approximately 2,000 residents declared a formal state of emergency in response to an overwhelming surge of attempted suicides, momentarily grabbing the attention of the Canadian people.With the support of a grant from the Pulitzer Centre on Crisis Reporting, photographer David Maurice Smith—the latest photographer to take over Maclean’s Instagram account, from April 1 to April 7—travelled to Attawapiskat with the intention of showing the community in a broader cultural context, one that could help Canadians to see beyond the crisis itself and understand more about the lives of the town’s residents. The serious challenges facing First Nations towns like Attawapiskat have essentially become the narrative, leading to an erosion of empathy from outsiders and a lack of appreciation of the richness and resiliency of these communities…
