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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The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2024 + MORE Dec 3rd
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Find the best and most up-to-date savings rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated return based on the size of your balance.
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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 Dec 30th
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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6 times when a GIC is a smart investment choice + MORE Mar 10th
A guaranteed investment certificate (GIC) may seem like your grandfather’s kind of savings product. After all, his generation was fond of similar investment tools, like government savings bonds and treasury bills, and benefited from periods where interest rates were high enough to make these low-r.... More »
Canada’s best cash back credit cards 2022 Aug 31st
Cash back credit cards are an extremely popular type of rewards card in Canada. They’re easy to use, don’t require participation in loyalty programs, and they let you earn the most flexible reward of all—cash! When you make purchases with a cash back card, you get a percentage back. When you r.... More »
RateSupermarket.ca Will Become RATESDOTCA Sep 30th
We are excited to announce that RateSupermarket.ca will become RATESDOTCA. Don’t worry, besides a name change, how you compare the best credit cards and mortgage rates will remain the same.
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Our name is changing, but rest assured, everything else will remain the same.
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Before it’s Too Late! Best Credit Card Welcome Offers of August 2019
– ratesupermarket.ca
We usually sign up for credit cards because of special features and benefits – from cash-back earning rates to travel perks to balance transfer offers. And one feature that may make or break your decision between one credit card or another is the welcome promotion – a special bonus that adds value for new credit card holders.
You’ve likely come across providers offering a lump-sum of cash-back or rewards points, free vouchers for airport lounge entry or companion flights, first-year annual fee exemptions…
Many credit card issuers give away these bonuses as soon as your account is opened, no questions asked. However, the most lucrative bonuses may require you to fulfill specific criteria first (like spending a certain amount or making an initial purchase).
Moreover, these promotions generally run for a limited time, so before it’s too late, check out the best credit card welcome bonus offers for this month:
Scotiabank PassportTM Visa Infinite* Card
Sign up for the Scotiabank PassportTM Visa Infinite* Card during this limited time offer, new cardholders can earn a one-time 25,000 Scotia Reward point bonus, with the first $1,000 spent on eligible purchases, within the first 3 months…
