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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AP-NORC Poll: Income gap, Wall Street rules big for Dems Feb 20th
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A new poll finds most Democrats consider income inequality a very important issue and half of them think tougher regulations of the financial markets imposed after the 2008 financial crisis did not go far enough. The poll comes as Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders enter a cr.... More »
How to tell if a company is honest Aug 16th
Despite what you may witness on Twitter, people generally see the good in others, whether that’s their friends, colleagues or the executives running the companies they invest in. We want to believe a business we’re buying into is on the up-and-up, that what they’re saying about their operation.... More »
European banks face crisis of confidence as economy sputters along Jul 9th
Banks can’t recover without stronger economy, while economy can’t recover without stronger banks
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How international students can build credit in Canada Jul 15th
Moving to Canada as an international student comes with a long financial to-do list, and building credit is one of the most important items on it. Your credit history from home typically doesn’t transfer, which means you may need to start from scratch when applying for a credit card, phone plan, a.... More »
How GIC interest rates work + MORE Aug 9th
Guaranteed investment certificates, or GICs for short, are low-risk investments offered by banks and other financial institutions. In exchange for committing your money for a term ranging from 30 days to 10 years, the bank will pay you a guaranteed rate of interest.
GICs are particularly safe bec.... More »
What’s In Your Best Interest?
– ratesupermarket.ca
When it comes to managing your cash, it helps to have guidance from those you trust. But what if their motives don’t exactly align with saving you money? This week, we take a look at consumer advocates – from your realtor, to new merchant credit card fee caps – to see how they really benefit shoppers. Read on for the full story.
Home Buying Professionals: Who Can You Trust?
It takes a village to buy a home – from working with a realtor to sorting out closing costs with a lawyer, there are a number of pros you’ll need to work with on your journey to homeownership. The good news – they’re there to help you with the process. The bad – they’re not always transparent about who they’re working for. Here’s what you need to know as an informed buyer when selecting your real estate team.
Read Gordon’s Blog | Home Buying Professionals: Who Can You Trust?
Credit Card Tap Payments: What You Need to Know
Tap payment technology has become widespread among Canadian retailers – but many shoppers still have reservations about tap-and-go purchases…
