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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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jun 9th
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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Is that credit card with the annual fee really worth it? Jan 20th
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The biggest months for adding and dropping credit cards are December and January, so now’s the time to make sure that $95 annual fee is really worth it.
Chances are, it’s not.
“Generally, for the average credit card holder, it is not likely they are going to .... More »
Want to raise your credit score in Canada? Avoid these 5 credit card mistakes + MORE Aug 26th
What is a credit score, and how does it affect your personal finances? Anytime you apply to borrow money, whether it’s a loan, a line of credit or a new credit card, lenders look at your credit rating—and your credit score is a big part of that.
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Time for a reality check on bank stocks: Roseman Feb 3rd
Canadian banks do well in the long term as an investment, but often go through temporary declines. They’re in one now, but should recover..... More »
Generational shift brings competition to Canada’s banks Dec 21st
Canadians who watched the World Series this year might have caught a second high-stakes clash going on between plays. RBC, the country’s most valuable bank, ran ads that had actor Will Arnett touting trust and real people over fads, while scrappy EQ Bank and crypto giant Coinbase Inc. had spo.... More »
Watch for traps on high interest savings deals: Roseman
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Banks lure you with high rates on savings. But the fine-print conditions and transfer fees can offset the benefits of such deals.CBC.caWhy Scotiabank is cutting jobs while earning billions: Don PittisCBC.caWhy is Scotiabank cutting 1,000 Canadian jobs while earning billions in profits? It seems crazy. But in the end, it all comes down to a conflict between risk and prudence. On Tuesday, the Bank of Nova Scotia set aside nearly half a billion dollars to cover the …Is the Party Over for Canadian Banks?The Motley Fool CanadaScotiabank to chop 1500 positions, close about 120 branches amid writedownCanada NewsEnergy Stocks, Scotiabank Weigh on TSXResource Investing Newsall 162 news articles »
CBC.caWhy Scotiabank is cutting jobs while earning billions: Don PittisCBC.caWhy is Scotiabank cutting 1,000 Canadian jobs while earning billions in profits? It seems crazy. But in the end, it all comes down to a conflict between risk and prudence. On Tuesday, the Bank of Nova Scotia set aside nearly half a billion dollars to cover the …Is the Party Over for Canadian Banks?The Motley Fool CanadaScotiabank to chop 1500 positions, close about 120 branches amid writedownCanada Newsall 162 news articles »
