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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How to use your credit card responsibly + MORE May 30th
Credit cards are a part of everyday life. They’re a convenient and safe way to pay for your purchases, and they often come with perks and benefits. Plus, when you use a credit card responsibly, you can build up your credit score, which can help you access loans, mortgages or other types of creditâ.... More »
Federal consumer agency delays report on Canadian banks' sales practices Dec 30th
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada won't be releasing the results of its review of business practices among Canada's major banks by the end of the year, as originally anticipated..... More »
Of government and golf courses: Mulroney’s East Coast experiment, 30 years later Dec 11th
HALIFAX _ Ben Cowan-Dewar was a bright-eyed 25-year-old entrepreneur when he visited Inverness, N.S., and saw a jaw-dropping landscape fit for a luxury golf course.
Past the abandoned mines and hardscrabble edges of the Cape Breton village, he envisioned a boutique 18-hole course and upscale resort .... More »
When banks cash your same cheque twice, you may be on the hook to pay Apr 2nd
Business owners Stefan Marten and Pearl Scott-Marten had to fight to get money back from their credit union after several of the couple's employees cashed their paycheques twice using increasingly popular banking apps that allow cheques to be deposited with a photo..... More »
The best banks in Canada Oct 17th
Most Canadians are aware of the Big Five banks: RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO and CIBC. And some may even know that occasionally National Bank of Canada sneaks in and expands that list to six. But even with these accounted for, there are dozens of banks in this country, each offering its own suite of per.... More »
CBC commenters generally agree that banks shouldn’t engage in high-pressure tactics to meet sales goals, but many point out that consumers also need to learn more about debt and how to manage their money.
