The “Big Five” Canadian banks include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Are there other viable options?
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Mortgage broker vs. bank—which will save you more money? + MORE Jun 1st
Choosing a mortgage broker or a bank for your home loan will likely influence which mortgage you end up with. On top of that, there are pluses and minuses to both, as we detail in the table below. Before we dive into which may best suit your financial situation, let’s look at the differences betwe.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 May 28th
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The Best Store Credit Cards of 2019 Dec 12th
We all have that favourite superstore – the one that sells everything under the sun, from car batteries and patio furniture to sports drinks and baby clothing.
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Paying off high-interest credit card debt should be a top priority — even if the big banks’ decision to raise their prime rates doesn’t directly impact credit card rates, says a credit counselling expert.
