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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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 »
What's open on Thanksgiving Monday Oct 12th
While banks and many city services and stores will be closed in Ottawa on Thanksgiving Monday, some retailers and museums will remain open. Here is a list of stores and services that are open: Shopping: Most ByWard market vendors and stores, and other high tourist areas will have some stores open. T.... More »
Can the anonymous Martin O’Malley really become U.S. president? Jul 4th
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Tanya at the Avis counter at the Cedar Rapids airport has never heard of him. Misty at the front desk of the Quality Inn in Coralville has never heard of him. Kelly at the food truck in Iowa City has never heard of him. Neither have Nikki and Maria at the University of Iowa .... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE May 21st
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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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BMO InvestorLine Review: A Premium Canadian Discount Broker Jan 8th
By my count, Canadian investors can choose from at least a dozen discount brokerages to do their self-directed investing. One of the larger brokerages is BMO InvestorLine, the online broker arm of Bank of Montreal, one of Canada’s Big 6 Banks. In this full review, I’ll let you know what to expec.... More »
HSBC scandal reveals extent of pressure to attract wealthy investors
– theglobeandmail.com
Allegations HSBC helped wealthy clients avoid the tax man could be yet another example of big banks trying to buoy lacklustre returns with added-value services
