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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Canada’s best credit cards for grocery purchases 2022 Nov 17th
Everybody needs to put food on the table, so you might as well earn rewards while doing so. Considering that in 2022 the price of food in Canada has risen at the fastest pace in decades, with the annual rate of food inflation sitting above 10% in recent months, there’s no better time to earn usefu.... More »
The best credit cards in Canada for 2024 + MORE Apr 3rd
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Looking for a mortgage in B.C.? Don’t limit your options to the big banks May 28th
At last, interest rates are coming down again. For Canadians who are in the market for a new home, facing renewal of their mortgage in the foreseeable future, or feeling unsatisfied with their current home loan, this poses two choices: do you pounce now, or stay on the sidelines in the hope that rat.... More »
How to invest in cryptocurrency (without losing your shirt) Jan 29th
I have until now not written about the ongoing cryptocurrency boom—but, given the spectacular rise of bitcoin in the last few months, and last week’s subsequent correction, decided it was time.
Upfront, I should disclose I personally started to dabble in this asset class for the first time in th.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 Mar 11th
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Why Goldman investors shouldn’t count on a return to the good old days
– theglobeandmail.com
The U.S. President may take aim at Dodd-Frank, but it’s by no means clear that banks will benefit as much as some think
The close: TSX rises as banks lead broad gains
– theglobeandmail.com
Wall Street edges higher as Nasdaq hits record
