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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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 »
Making sense of the markets this week: January 22, 2023 Jan 20th
Kyle Prevost, editor of Million Dollar Journey and founder of the Canadian Financial Summit, shares financial headlines of the week and offers context for Canadian investors.
Are central banks smarter than we thought—or are they just lucky?
The world’s central banks faced plenty of critici.... More »
Investing in Gold: How to Buy Gold in Canada Oct 14th
Have you considered buying gold as a hedge against inflation? Do you want to diversify your investment portfolio by adding gold exposure? Whatever your reasons, it’s never been easier for Canadians to buy gold. In this article, I’ll share three ways to invest in gold and let you know if gold is .... More »
Not sure about DeFi? Here’s how Coinchange is making crypto investments safe and easy Sep 23rd
As of September 2021, there is more than US$115 billion worth of assets in the Decentralized finance crypto market.
Decentralized finance, or DeFi, provides an alternative to traditional banks. Instead of having a third party in a financial transaction—a role banks traditionally played—there .... More »
How To Get The Best Home Insurance Quote in Canada Nov 27th
Unlike car insurance, in Canada, there is no legal requirement to have homeowners insurance. But that doesn’t mean you should go without it. Find out why you need insurance and how to get the best homeowners insurance quotes in Canada.
Why Do Homeowners Need Insurance in Canada?
Although not legal.... More »
It’s Time to Get Smart about Your Credit
– ratesupermarket.ca
October 17 is National Get Smart About Your Credit Day and there is no better time with the year end and holidays approaching, to sit down and review your finances. Whether you have debt or not, take this opportunity to evaluate how you manage your credit and where there could be room for improvement.
Your Credit Score
How well do you know your credit score?
How do you improve your credit score?
Credit Cards
How does a credit card affect your credit score?
Does having a joint credit card affect your credit score?
Why is using a debt calculator important?
Budgeting 101
Help to Manage Your Debt
Your Credit Score
Credit scores reflect your current and historical financials. Lenders use them to determine how much credit they extend to you. They may even use your credit profile for something as simple as purchasing a cellphone plan. That’s why it’s important to start off on the right foot.
In Canada, credit scores are tallied using the FICO (Fair Isaac Credit Organization) formula…