The best bank account should manage itself Jul 17th

Between long hours at work and day-to-day responsibilities at home, finding time to take a break, catch up with friends or even squeeze in a workout requires serious time management skills. So it’s easy to shrug it off if you’re a couple of weeks late on that last Internet bill or get accustomed to swallowing the occasional overdraft fee when the rent cheque is cashed. And while an individual penalty charge doesn’t seem like a big deal, those small costs can add up in surprising ways—and they might actually be standing between you and your financial goals. Since hiring a personal assistant to keep you organized isn’t realistic for most Canadians, it’s good to know that simply choosing the best bank account for you can both help you stay on track so you aren’t losing your hard-earned money to unnecessary penalties and interest payments, as well as help you make the most of the money you keep. 
The CIBC Smart Plus Account* handles all of your banking in one place with a flat, predictable monthly fee that includes unlimited transactions (including INTERAC e-Transfer), plus the use of a premium credit card like the CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card…