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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Look outside the Big Banks box for best savings rates Nov 14th
Small financial institutions, ETFs and investment savings accounts offer the best interest rates around.... More »
Motive Financial Review – Canada’s Best High Interest Savings Account? Jul 18th
Motive Financial is the online banking arm of Canadian Western Bank, which is a Schedule I bank. As with other online only banks, such as Tangerine or EQ, Motive has become popular with Canadians who appreciate the low fees an higher interest that they are able to offer. But how does Motive measure .... More »
Four in 10 Canadians Say They are Victims of Identity Theft Mar 21st
Identity theft is an intricate crime, but its cause is very simple: Ignorance, Lack of Awareness and easy availability of vulnerable information.
According to a recent study conducted by Equifax Canada, attempts of credit card fraud have increased by 42 percent over the last two years. Suspected tru.... More »
The best TD credit cards in Canada 2020 Sep 25th
Before we talk about the best TD credit cards in Canada, let’s talk about TD. Formed through a merger between financial giants Bank of Toronto and The Dominion Bank in 1955, TD is one of Canada’s big five banks. It offers a wide array of financial services including an impressive portfolio of mo.... More »
Should I Get a Variable or Fixed Mortgage? RBC Cuts Rates and the Answer is No Longer Clear + MORE Jan 25th
Last week, Canada’s biggest bank, RBC, cut its five-year fixed rate by 15 basis points. This gave customers the option to lock in their mortgage rate at 3.74 per cent, for a five-year term. And surely enough, TD Bank and BMO Bank of Montreal followed suit and cut their five-year fixed rates to th.... More »
Canadian banks are expecting some short-term pain from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax overhaul, but a significant lift on future earnings.