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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Airline & Travel Rewards Programs are Responding to COVID-19 + MORE May 8th
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Best FHSAs in Canada: What to know about the new first home savings account Mar 29th
First home savings account (FHSA) highlights
The FHSA is a type of registered account that allows you to contribute up to $8,000 annually, up to a lifetime limit of $40,000, to save for the purchase of your first home.FHSAs are scheduled to become available as early as April 1, 2023. However, availa.... More »
Is It Time to Say Goodbye to Your Starter Credit Card? Jul 28th
Nearly nine out of 10 Canadians have a credit card, according to Payments Canada. Not only that, but Canadians are also heavy credit card users, coming in second to South Korea in credit card volume per capita.
The study found that the extraordinary credit card use is fuelled by key factors such as.... More »
The best credit cards for newcomers to Canada for 2024 + MORE Feb 1st
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The best credit cards for newcomers to Canada for 2024
As a newcomer, you’ll want a credit card that offers you the best value without having a long Canadian credit history. Here’s a list of our favourite cash back, rewards, low-interest cards and more.
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What is cryptocurrency? And how do you invest in it? Sep 14th
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China will sharply expand market access for foreign banks and securities and insurance companies, especially in its financial services sector, Premier Li Keqiang says, as senior U.S. officials arrived in Beijing for more trade talks.
Tech Giant Apple dipping its toe into the world of credit cards
– ratesupermarket.ca
This week tech giant Apple announced they are getting into the business of credit cards. Powered by MasterCard and Goldman Sachs, ‘Apple Card,’ is touted as “the most significant change in the credit card experience in 50 years” by Apple CEO Tim Cook. The tag line in the media release is “Built on Simplicity, Transparency and Privacy, and Designed to Help Customers Lead a Healthier Financial Life.” Here is what we know about the card so far.
America First
The card will be available to residents of the United States starting this summer. There is no date for a Canadians launch of the card, but if we do get it the card will be available through our Apple wallet. Customers can opt for a virtual card or a physical laser-etched titanium card. Anyone already using Apple pay will be familiar with how the new ‘Apple Card,’ will work.
Easy sign up
As is with most Apple products ease of use is paramount. Apple says in minutes customers can sign up for Apple Card in the Wallet app, and start using it right away…