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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Cut unnecessary costs with one simple change to your banking Dec 10th
If you’re like many Canadians, you view bank fees as a necessary expense, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Paying a small fee each month isn’t usually much trouble, but over a whole year, it can really add up. The good news is that affordable banking has never been more in .... More »
Most residents return after flooding forces evacuation of about 100 Brampton homes - CBC.ca + MORE Feb 18th
Most residents return after flooding forces evacuation of about 100 Brampton homes CBC.caToronto's Humber River overflows flooding the banks and the photos are wild blogTOBrampton Fire updates flooding that has left dozens homeless CityNewsWater was as deep as six fe.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 May 25th
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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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What fast-rising interest, inflation and bond rates mean for investors May 31st
Choppy trading. Prepare to keep seeing these two words in the headlines as the financial markets adapt to ongoing interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada (BoC) and the Federal Reserve in the U.S. While this is causing volatility as some investors and pundits worry a recession is around the corner,.... More »
Canadian Tire Rewards: How to earn CT Money with the Triangle Rewards program and Triangle Mastercard May 24th
If you’re Canadian, chances are you’ve shopped at Canadian Tire. The retailer, established nearly 100 years ago to sell tires, has steadily expanded into a one-stop shop for everything home, automotive and outdoors, which means customers can find everything from patio furniture to hockey equipme.... More »
Is bitcoin a good investment? A guide for Canadian investors
– moneysense.ca
The dramatic rise and spectacular fall of bitcoin prices over the past few months grabbed front-page headlines across the world and touched off a social-media frenzy. Understandably, the crash rattled the crypto sphere. However, dyed-in-the-wool bitcoin bulls are quick to point out the volatility is not a bug but a feature of the world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin is arguably the most polarizing investment asset today. It has skeptics such as central banks and the larger global financial system in one camp, and high-profile cheerleaders including such tycoons as Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey and Mark Cuban in the other. Recently, some skeptics and fence-sitters—particularly the large U.S. financial institutions and payment processors—appear to be caving, with many jumping on the bitcoin bandwagon with various crypto considerations.
Even bitcoin’s recent swoon—cratering 50% from the year’s above-$64,000 high in April 2021—couldn’t dampen crypto enthusiasts’ optimism…
Bitcoin is arguably the most polarizing investment asset today. It has skeptics such as central banks and the larger global financial system in one camp, and high-profile cheerleaders including such tycoons as Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey and Mark Cuban in the other. Recently, some skeptics and fence-sitters—particularly the large U.S. financial institutions and payment processors—appear to be caving, with many jumping on the bitcoin bandwagon with various crypto considerations.
Even bitcoin’s recent swoon—cratering 50% from the year’s above-$64,000 high in April 2021—couldn’t dampen crypto enthusiasts’ optimism…
