Canada has several major banks and many schedule II banks – but with rates and plans all over the map, it’s difficult to know where to bring your business. Our aim is to help you navigate Canada’s banking options to discover which one suits your needs best.
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Scotiabank profit rise pushes big bank profits up 20% to almost $10B this quarter + MORE May 30th
Scotiabank boosted its second-quarter net income by 30 per cent to $2.06 billion, in a period that saw all of the country's biggest banks shrug off concerns about high house prices and overstretched borrowers..... More »
Banks and other industries embrace biometrics to boost security, convenience Jul 22nd
TORONTO – In the not-too-distant future, your bank will be able to prevent fraud by learning how you type, your car will unlock when it senses the electrical activity of your heart and the security system at your office will recognize your facial features.
That’s according to experts in .... More »
RRSPs not undesirable, just unaffordable for most, polls find Jan 10th
MONTREAL – Fewer Canadians are planning to put money into a Registered Retirement Saving Plan this year simply because they can’t afford it, say surveys by two big banks.
Both Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) say many Canadians have other expenses, such as car payments and pay.... More »
Your New Way to Pay + MORE Sep 18th
Have you joined the tap-to-pay movement? Consumers around the world are starting to eschew their wallets in favour of payment apps – but Canada’s banks are dragging their heels. While it remains to be seen when shoppers here will access the latest in tap tech, other new developments –.... More »
Canada’s top 50 socially responsible corporations: 2015 + MORE Jun 8th
Fashion forward: Industria de Diseno Textil SA is a member of the Better Cotton Initiative
For the seventh year, Maclean’s has partnered with Sustainalytics, the leading independent provider of environmental, social and governance research, to determine the Top 50 Most Socially Responsible Compan.... More »
Your Fresh Financial Start
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Welcome back and Happy New Year! Despite the bleak weather, I’m a big fan of January - it’s so energizing to emerge from the holidays with a fresh focus and perspective. And – no surprise here – improving personal finances top the resolution list for many Canadians.
We’re here to help you meet those money goals – and we have a few resoluitions up our sleeve for Money Wise too. Keep an eye out for exciting new features to come, and, as always, the top finance headlines, tips and tricks.
Finance News 2013: The Top Stories Of The Year
National interest rates may not have changed – but the Canadian economic landscape experienced its fair share of shakeups in 2013. Last year saw a change of leadership at the Bank of Canada, the downfall of our nation’s tech king, and a tumultuous time for our American neighbour (and largest trading partner). Read on for our recap of the top finance stories of 2013.
Read Sean’s Blog | Finance News 2013
How To Create Your 2014 Spending Plan
Will 2014 be your richest year yet? The road to prosperity is often paved with good intentions – like finally paying that credit card off for good – but it can be easy to fall into your old spending habits without a plan…
