Banking in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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First half check-up Jul 17th
The first half of 2017 is in the history books. While the TSX only rose 0.74%, broader markets did very well. In Canadian dollar terms, the S&P 500 posted a gain of 5.68% for the first six months. Japanese equities increased 6.42% while European stocks returned 12.05%. Emerging markets topped th.... More »
Motive Financial Review – Canada’s Best High Interest Savings Account? Jul 18th
Motive Financial is the online banking arm of Canadian Western Bank, which is a Schedule I bank. As with other online only banks, such as Tangerine or EQ, Motive has become popular with Canadians who appreciate the low fees an higher interest that they are able to offer. But how does Motive measure .... More »
Canada’s best no foreign transaction fee credit cards 2022 Oct 8th
Canadians love to travel, but when shopping with their credit cards outside of Canada, many pay foreign transaction fees—as much as 2.5%—on every purchase. The good news is there’s a good selection of credit cards out there that either offer no foreign transaction fees or return more than enou.... More »
Toronto stock index climbs on banks, industrials + MORE May 23rd
Canada's main stock index chalked up a moderate gain today as financial stocks got a boost ahead of Canadian bank earnings this week..... More »
Key steps to getting out of credit card debt as the cost of borrowing rises Jul 12th
Paying off high-interest credit card debt should be a top priority — even if the big banks' decision to raise their prime rates doesn't directly impact credit card rates, says a credit counselling expert..... More »
Los Angeles TimesThe Latest: Greek Refiner Denies Rumors of Fuel ShortagesNew York TimesATHENS, Greece — The latest developments on Greece's bailout negotiations (all times local): ___. 00:05 a.m.. Spooked by rumors concerning impending fuel shortages, drivers are flooding gas stations across Greece, leading the country's largest refiner to …Tsipras gambles political future on Greek bailout referendumFinancial TimesGreece stands on the brink of bankruptcyTelegraph.co.ukAs Greece shuts banks, fears grow of Eurozone instabilityLos Angeles TimesWall Street Journal -Sydney Morning Herald -Irish Timesall 4,712 news articles »
Greeks have been flooding gas stations and ATMs Sunday, as Prime Minister Alexis Tspiras announced that Greek banks would remain shut indefinitely and restrictions would be imposed on cash withdrawals.
Los Angeles TimesThe Latest: Greek Refiner Denies Rumors of Fuel ShortagesNew York TimesATHENS, Greece — The latest developments on Greece's bailout negotiations (all times local): ___. 00:05 a.m.. Spooked by rumors concerning impending fuel shortages, drivers are flooding gas stations across Greece, leading the country's largest refiner to …Tsipras gambles political future on Greek bailout referendumFinancial TimesGreece stands on the brink of bankruptcyTelegraph.co.ukAs Greece shuts banks, fears grow of Eurozone instabilityLos Angeles TimesWall Street Journal -Sydney Morning Herald -Irish Timesall 4,712 news articles »
Greece to shut banks, stock exchange on Monday as crisis deepens
– theglobeandmail.com
Standoff between Athens, Brussels reaches a dangerous new level
Bank for International Settlements criticizes rate cuts in annual report
– theglobeandmail.com
The central bank of central banks says easy monetary policies could worsen economic malaise
