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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The best TD credit cards in Canada 2021 May 31st
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 »
Now’s not the time to switch to a fixed-rate mortgage Apr 18th
The Bank of Canada’s April 13 interest rate hike of 0.5%—the biggest one-time rate jump in decades—caught many variable-rate mortgage holders off guard. Some are likely thinking about running to their local bank branch or mortgage specialist to lock into a standard five-year fixed rate. Those .... More »
Meridian Review: Ontario’s Largest Credit Union vs the Big Banks Nov 25th
I don’t often have an opportunity to write a credit union review. The reason for this is that most credit unions tend to be quite small, and as such, serve a relatively small client base within a very defined (and smallish) geographical area. In short, it doesn’t work all that well for a persona.... More »
How to Make the Most of TD Rewards Points for Travel and More Dec 2nd
Nowadays, most Canadian banks offer a comprehensive loyalty rewards program, and TD Bank is no different. In this article, I’ll cover the TD Rewards program in detail. I’ll explain the key benefits, let you know who I think it’s best suited for, and show you how to get the most out of TD Rewar.... More »
Best credit cards in Canada with free roadside assistance 2023 + MORE Jul 18th
Add “roadside assistance” to the list that includes a plunger, first-aid kit and a screwdriver small enough to fix your sunglasses: “Things you don’t realize you need, until you need them.” But this credit card perk can feel like you won the lottery when you’re stranded on the highway du.... More »
How Rewarding are Canadian Rewards Credit Cards?
– ratesupermarket.ca
Canadians are reaping the benefits of their rewards cards in large numbers, according to a recent survey by RateSupermarket.ca. Currently, there are over 74 million active credit card accounts in Canada, with the average Canadian owning two credit cards and 8 in 10 holding a rewards credit card. Of those households, 85 percent are seeing returns from their purchases in the form of cash back and other rewards.
Retirees Lead the Way
Older Canadians have taken to credit card rewards in greater numbers than their younger compatriots. Just 73 percent of Canadians aged 18-34 own a rewards card compared to 83.5 percent of those aged 65 and over. It’s not just uptake where older Canadians are leading the way either, nearly 15 percent (14.8) of older Canadians with a rewards card have redeemed more than $1,000 worth of rewards. Only 6.7 percent of those aged 18-34 can say the same.
Rewards by the Numbers
The payoff from rewards credit cards can be substantial, with 12 percent of survey respondents saying they have redeemed over $1,000 worth of rewards…