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Drip, drip, drip: Why Canadians pay fees for everything Jan 3rd
When Xianjun Geng checked into his San Francisco hotel one evening a few years ago, he thought he’d gotten a great deal. He’d booked the room on a discount-hotel website and had driven down the Pacific Coast from Seattle, then his home, to the city by the bay. “It was a fantastic price. I was.... More »
Life after The Beast begins in Fort Mac, and Apple Pay makes peace with Canada's banks: BUSINESS WEEK WRAP + MORE May 14th
From the slow return to normalcy in the fire-ravaged area around Fort McMurray, to a landmark deal between Apple and Canada's big banks, it was an eventful week in business. The CBC's Jacqueline Hansen gets you caught up on the week that was in her weekly video recap..... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 + MORE Jun 10th
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Impak uses crowdfunding to join premier banks Oct 15th
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City of Mission builds temporary dike in anticipation of flooding - CBC.ca + MORE May 20th
CBC.caCity of Mission builds temporary dike in anticipation of floodingCBC.caAlong the banks of the Fraser River, staff from the City of Mission, B.C. are building temporary dikes in anticipation of potential flooding. With the temporary structure in place, the water level would have to rise by more.... More »
Canada’s Best Discount Brokerages 2015
– moneysense.ca
(MixAll Studio/Getty Images)If you’ve ever assembled a piece of furniture you’ve probably used one of those all-in-one screwdrivers. You know, the kind that comes with a dozen different bits to fit every kind of screw, bolt and fastener. Sure, this little tool seems convenient, and it will get the job done eventually, but it won’t be the best tool for every job. Chances are you’d be better off with a dedicated screwdriver for your specific fastener in some cases.
For many Canadians, their bank is that all-in-one tool: the place where they not only have a chequing account and maybe a mortgage, but also where they hold their investments. No wonder the Big Five banks also dominate the online brokerage space in Canada.
Like the multi-purpose screwdriver, your bank’s brokerage might be your default choice because it’s convenient, but we think it’s worth the effort to search for a brokerage that’s suited to your specific needs. The ideal fit depends on a number of factors, such as the size of your account, how often you trade, and the types of investments you tend to buy…
