The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer investment funds and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Let’s explore the best place for you to invest.
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Why it seems like you can never get ahead (Hint: It’s not your streaming subscription) Mar 25th
“It’s the economy, stupid.” So said Clinton strategist James Carville in 1992 about the primary concern of American voters, but it could just as believably be about today’s Canadians. According to 2025 numbers by market research company Ipsos, 23% consider inflation and cost of living to be .... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jun 30th
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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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How much credit card debt does the average Canadian have? Jun 21st
As the country re-opens after COVID-related restrictions, Canadians are faced with a worrying financial picture. Many have moved, others are looking to travel, and the cost of living is ballooning with unusual rates of inflation. Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada (BoC) rate hikes designed to curb these .... More »
Does crypto belong in a Canadian wealth portfolio? Jul 7th
Should you consider adding bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), or other cryptocurrencies to your investment portfolio? For long-term investors who can tolerate significant volatility, a small allocation—sometimes around 5%—is increasingly part of the conversation.
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What Is Going On With the Stock Market—and What You Should Do With Your Money Jun 14th
There are signs everywhere that we are headed towards an economic downturn. In May, the S&P/TSX composite index dropped below 20,000 for the first time since June 2021. On June 13, the S&P 500 fell into a bear market—a 20 per cent decline from January. Inflation is at a 31-year-high of 6.8.... More »
Canada’s main stock index posted its best day in six months despite a pullback of cannabis stocks on the last trading session before Wednesday’s legalization.
