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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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 Jun 13th
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The best GIC rates in Canada
Find the best GIC rates in Canada. Plus, everything you need to know about how they work.
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Canada’s best travel credit cards 2022 May 25th
With a good travel credit card in your name, going on a trip can suddenly become more affordable (when you are ready to travel again, of course). And, you can get even more value if you sign up for the right travel credit card—one that doesn’t just focus on points, but also has perks such as lou.... More »
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 »
Compare the best savings accounts in Canada for 2023 Jan 28th
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The best savings accounts in Canada for 2023
Here are the best accounts to hold your savings.
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Can Santander take on Canada’s Big Six? Why the global bank may face hurdles + MORE Dec 18th
It’s not every day, or even every decade, that a big foreign bank decides to have a go at Canada’s retail banking market.
But Spain’s Banco Santander—which has already shown an ability to attract customers, with more than 168 million of them worldwide—is poised to be among the few that .... More »
The Best Credit Cards for Students in 2019
– ratesupermarket.ca
If you’re a student in college or university, you understand that every penny counts. Tuition is high, textbooks are expensive, and it’s hard to maintain healthy eating habits while living off-campus when all you can afford are those packets of Sidekicks pasta for $1.
This is where a good rewards credit card can come in handy. Not only can you earn points, merchandise or cash-back for you purchases, but you’re also given the opportunity to start building your credit. And this is important if you’re a young adult who doesn’t have any credit to your name. If used responsibly, having a credit card will start you off on the right foot so you are eligible for other types of credit in the future, like personal loans or a mortgage. And there’s a great chance you’ll need one of these things eventually.
Rewards cards generally offer different amounts of points or cash-back for particular spending categories (gas, grocery, pharmacy purchases, etc.). Whether it’s rebating you in points, a statement credit, or cash-back in your bank account, a good rewards card maximizes on your everyday purchases and ultimately helps you save, and if you’re a student, you’re likely looking for a card with little-to-no annual fee…
