Banking in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
Latest News
Advice for cash-strapped renters and landlords during COVID-19 May 16th
When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across North America in early 2020, it created a wave of income loss that impacted people from all walks of life. While some individuals have been hit harder than others, it’s difficult to find a group or industry that hasn’t been affected. A small segment of the.... More »
U.S. Senate approves bill easing bank rules in step to rewrite reforms Mar 15th
Bill would ease tight restrictions on small banks and community lenders and includes a number of other provisions beneficial to all but the largest U.S. banks
.... More »
Despite the ads begging for your trust, banks are not your mom: Don Pittis + MORE Mar 16th
Bombarded by warm and friendly ads, Canadians might be deceived into thinking banks are kindly public services. But they are businesses, although they must work hard to keep our trust..... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 + MORE Sep 17th
GIC comparison tool
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.
Why trust us
MoneySense is an award-winning magazine, helping Canadians navigat.... More »
Durbin's Debit-Card Price Controls Hit the Poor Hardest May 2nd
Limits on fees lead banks to charge the poor more for other services—or to stop offering them at all..... More »
Review: Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card
– ratesupermarket.ca
Looking to earn travel rewards faster? The Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card is a quick route to getting you to the destination of your dreams. As part of the Scotia Rewards program, cardholders can earn four times the points on gas stations, grocery stores, dining and entertainment experiences, while earning one point per dollar on all other purchases wherever American Express is accepted. Points can be redeemed for travel, gift cards, merchandise, experiences, charitable donations, investments and more.
Cardholders get access to the American Express Travel Privileges program and receive special offers including discounts on cruises, hotels, airfare, car rentals and even full vacation packages. And, if you’re new to Canada, it’s part of the StartRight program meaning you don’t necessarily have to have a credit history in Canada in order to use it. All in all, it’s a well-rounded piece of plastic that just happens to be RateSupermarket.ca’s 2015 Best of Finance winner for best travel rewards credit card with a fee in Canada…
