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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Questrade vs. Wealthsimple: which online investing service is right for you? + MORE Dec 6th
If you’ve decided to try out online investing and have narrowed down your choices to Wealthsimple and Questrade—congratulations! Both are solid Canadian options that can help you grow your money and achieve your investment goals.
But choosing between the two can be tricky. While the two financia.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: May 22 May 21st
Million Dollar Journey editor and Canadian Financial Summit founder Kyle Prevost shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
All that glitters is not Crypto
“It’s going to replace the world’s currency for day-to-day transactions.” they said.
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What Negative Interest Rates Mean for Canadians Jun 1st
Even before COVID-19 began to dominate the collective consciousness, the possibility of negative interest rates garnered plenty of attention in the press. Just last year, in the midst of a U.S./China trade war, Donald Trump mused about the Federal Reserve heading into negative territory in order to .... More »
Forgot to File Your Taxes Last Year? What You Need to Know Apr 28th
If filing your taxes before the deadline went over your head this year, procrastinating can make things worse.
Unlike sales tax, which you pay on the spot, Canada’s income tax system is based on self-assessment. Make your money, plan your affairs as best you can and then, pay up.
Not everybody do.... More »
The Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards of 2019 Dec 11th
Let’s say your biggest monthly expense is gas; it’s a reality for a lot of people who maybe travel a lot for work or have a long daily commute. Or maybe you and the family go on a lot of road trips, or you just like long drives down country roads to “get away from it all.” No matter the cas.... More »
Moody’s warns Canadian consumers over record household-debt levels
– theglobeandmail.com
Agency says card-loan performance in Alberta, Saskatchewan will be ‘illustrative first test’ of continuing strength of banks’ Canadian credit-card portfolios
