The “Big Five” Canadian banks include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Are there other viable options?
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NSF Fees: How They Work and Ways You Can Avoid Them Sep 6th
Let’s face it; no one likes getting charged bank fees. It’s one of the main reasons online banks have surged in popularity in recent years. But even online banks charge NSF fees. If you’re unfamiliar, here’s how NSF fees work and how you can avoid them.
What Is an NSF Fee?
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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 »
Rising Interest Rates Expected to Boost Bank Earnings & Payouts Aug 20th
The Globe and Mail, David Berman, 19 August 2018
Concerns about the Canadian housing market have been weighing on bank stocks this year, and it’s likely that these concerns will be a focal point for investors as the big banks roll out their fiscal third-quarter results starting this week.
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Canada's major banks hiking fees while pulling in big profits + MORE Jun 13th
If you’re already feeling gouged by bank fees, it may be time to check your statements. Almost all of Canada’s big banks are doling out some kind of personal banking fee increase this year..... More »
Canada’s top-rated charities 2020: Top 100 Nov 29th
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What's open on Thanksgiving Monday
– canada.com
While banks and many city services and stores will be closed in Ottawa on Thanksgiving Monday, some retailers and museums will remain open. Here is a list of stores and services that are open: Shopping: Most ByWard market vendors and stores, and other high tourist areas will have some stores open. The Rideau Centre will […]
