Best online brokers in Canada for 2025 + MORE May 20th

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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 + MORE Feb 23rd

GIC comparison tool 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. Why trust us MoneySense is an award-winning magazine, helping Canadians navigate m.... More »

What the data isn’t showing about credit stress + MORE Apr 15th

The broad picture of household finances indicates that Canadians are generally managing through the upheavals of tariffs, a soft job market, inflation, and other headwinds, but looking deeper shows pockets of severe credit challenges.  The recent difficulties at Goeasy Ltd. give a hint of those .... More »

House rich, cash poor: When a reverse mortgage might make sense Jul 15th

Reverse mortgages were at one time considered the Wild West of financial products, associated with aggressive and even predatory sales tactics targeting seniors in the United States. Fairly or not, that reputation has instilled some wariness in Canada, where regulations have long been more stringen.... More »

Waiting for tax time? New survey shows more Canadians are relying on refunds Mar 26th

What people plan to do with their tax refund gives a tiny glimpse into the economy as a whole, which is why EQ Bank recently released its survey on how Canadians are approaching tax season this year.  Spoiler alert: It’s been a rocky few years with inflation and a high cost of living, so it’.... More »

What’s behind the retreat in responsible investing? + MORE Oct 15th

Socially responsible investing is down but not out in Canada, a new survey of investment advisors by the Responsible Investment Association (RIA) has found. Just under two-thirds of advisors (64%) report using responsible investing (RI) approaches and investments, down from 73% in 2023. But the shar.... More »
MoneySense is pleased invite readers to the MoneyShow Canada Virtual Expo on Wednesday, November 27

MoneyShow Canada Virtual Expo

The MoneyShow Canada Virtual Expo is happening on May 28, 2025. MoneySense’s editor-in-chief Lisa Hannam be presenting alongside some of Canada’s most respected market experts, including Amber Kanwar, Susan Mallin, Ryan Modesto, Sue O’Reilly, Keith Richards and many others.

This free, online event is your chance to hear what’s next for Canadian markets in 2025 from energy and financials to real estate, crypto, and beyond.

You’ll discover:

The latest sector outlooks from top analystsActionable strategies for stocks, ETFs, options, and moreHow to navigate current market volatility with confidenceIt’s 100% online, so you can tune in from anywhere — and registration is completely free.

Investing in Real Estate: The Cities and Neighborhoods Providing the Best Value and Growth Potential

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:50 am to 12:20 pm EST

Who: Zoocasa CEO Carrie Lysenko and MoneySense editor-in-chief Lisa Hannam

The real estate market can’t seem to catch a break, from pandemic lockdowns and inflation and now a tariff war…

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Savings comparison tool

Find the best and most up-to-date savings rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated return based on the size of your balance.

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Why trust us
MoneySense is an award-winning magazine, helping Canadians navigate money matters since 1999. Our editorial team of trained journalists works closely with leading personal finance experts in Canada. To help you find the best financial products, we compare the offerings of major institutions, including banks, credit unions and card issuers. Learn more about our advertising and trusted partners.

Best high-interest savings account rates in Canada

Generally, savings accounts offer very low interest rates. So, if you want to earn on your deposits (rather than simply using your account as a temporary “holding tank” or directing to longer-term saving and investing vehicles), a savings account with a high interest rate is a no-brainer…

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Best online brokers in Canada for 2025Not sure if you’re with the right online broker? Or just starting out on your self-directed investing journey and overwhelmed by the noise? We’re here again in 2025 to help you cut through the clutter and find the right platform to buy, sell and hold stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other investments.

For the 13th year, MoneySense is partnering with Surviscor, a leading Canadian research and consulting firm specializing in digital and direct financial services’ customer experiences, to offer an authoritative comparison of the various offerings for Canadian investors. The methodology is powered by Surviscor’s unbiased research. 

We evaluate the online broker firms in Canada across four key pillars of the investor experience:

desktop platform,

mobile platform,

commissions and fees,

and service.

We analyze 10 experience categories through nearly 8,000 data points per firm and real-world testing of over 75 self-directed investor actions. The result is a ranking that reflects how firms perform, not just how they market themselves…

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GIC comparison tool

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.

Why trust us
MoneySense is an award-winning magazine, helping Canadians navigate money matters since 1999. Our editorial team of trained journalists works closely with leading personal finance experts in Canada. To help you find the best financial products, we compare the offerings of major institutions, including banks, credit unions and card issuers. Learn more about our advertising and trusted partners.

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Highest GIC rates in Canada

Banks, credit unions, trust companies and discount brokerages all offer GICs. Below, you’ll find the best rates available from a variety of financial institutions, including credit unions and Canada’s Big Six banks. The rates listed are for non-redeemable GICs held in non-registered accounts—the most popular type of GIC in Canada…

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