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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Why Hollywood Celebrities Are Petitioning Against a Canadian Bank Mar 23rd
Royal Bank of Canada’s financial support for the Coastal GasLink pipeline is generating some star-studded opposition.
More than 65 celebrities, including award-winning actors, directors and musicians, have joined Indigenous climate activists in signing a petition calling on RBC and its subsidia.... More »
Canada’s best student credit cards for 2022 Aug 22nd
Researching credit cards between classes? While a grade on a paper maybe its only reward, having the right credit card can mean the difference between a free tank of gas or dinner out at the end of the semester–all while you’re building a credit history. By the time you graduate and get that fir.... More »
How Many Credit Cards Is Too Many? Aug 12th
The average Canadian has two credit cards. So, if you were to peek into your neighbour’s wallet, it’s likely you would find at least two—in some cases, even more. Consumers are told to build up a credit history through the responsible use of credit cards, but is there a point where you have t.... More »
Most residents return after flooding forces evacuation of about 100 Brampton homes - CBC.ca + MORE Feb 18th
Most residents return after flooding forces evacuation of about 100 Brampton homes CBC.caToronto's Humber River overflows flooding the banks and the photos are wild blogTOBrampton Fire updates flooding that has left dozens homeless CityNewsWater was as deep as six fe.... More »
Credit Cards Canada: Tips for Opening a New Credit Card + MORE Apr 11th
Looking for a new credit card but confused by all of the options available and what their terms really mean? Maybe you want a credit card so you can shop without having to use cash for purchases. Or, maybe you’ve heard about travel rewards cards that let you use points for flights and hote.... More »
When Banks Bailed Out the Government
– online.wsj.com
Citigroup is ‘too big to fail.’ Its predecessor was once responsible enough to weather a panic.