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The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2025
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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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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…
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025
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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.
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…
If you’re approaching or planning for retirement, you may have questions about Old Age Security (OAS) benefits, like: Do I need to apply for OAS? How much will I receive in OAS? When do OAS payments go out? We cover these questions and more below. But first, here’s a quick overview of how OAS works.
About Old Age Security (OAS)
Old Age Security benefits are monthly payments made by the federal government to supplement the income of eligible Canadians age 65 and older. Along with the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and personal savings, OAS provides financial support for older Canadians. CPP and OAS payments are issued on the same dates.
OAS payment dates for 2025
January 29, 2025
February 26, 2025
March 27, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
June 26, 2025
July 29, 2025
August 27, 2025
September 25, 2025
October 29, 2025
November 26, 2025
December 22, 2025
Where does OAS money come from?
The money that funds the OAS comes from the federal government…
Should I use retirement savings to pay off credit card debt?
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Should you cash out some of your RRIF monies to pay down credit card debt or take out a loan at a bank or private lending? Thank you.
—Marcia E.
Does it make sense to pay off debt with savings or take out a loan?
Thank you for your question, Marcia. You’ve worked hard to save for retirement, but now you’re staring down a credit-card balance and wondering if your registered retirement income fund (RRIF) or other retirement savings could cover it. I hear this question a lot as a credit counsellor, and it’s one that comes with a lot of practical considerations and emotional weight. After years of saving for your retirement, using that money to deal with debt can feel like a big step, and it’s not always clear if it’s the best choice. I’ll walk you through what to know before dipping into your savings, including the financial impact and how different options might affect your future income and benefits.
Comparing interest rates for debt vs…
