Not sure how to make a savings plan? Read on…
Latest News
Best high-interest savings accounts in Canada 2021 + MORE Jan 2nd
Regular savings accounts offer very low interest rates, so if you want to earn on your deposits (rather than simply use your account as a temporary “holding tank” for funds you’ll soon be using for purchases, or directing to longer-term saving and investing vehicles), a high-interest savings a.... More »
2020 Income Tax: What you can’t—and can—claim for your work-from-home office during the COVID-19 pandemic Dec 5th
You furnished a functional home office, you’ve got face masks ready by the door for when you need to run an errand, and you bought sanitizer (so many bottles of sanitizer). You’ve done your part to stay home and help flatten the coronavirus curve. The question now is: Can you write off working f.... More »
Know your TFSA contribution limit + MORE Dec 19th
For Canadian investors and savers, it’s always some of the best news to come each year: the annual increase in the contribution limit for Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA). And for 2021 the TFSA contribution limit is $6,000.
The actual TFSA yearly limit was set at $5,000 back in 2009 when the i.... More »
Ways to “unlock” retirement savings in a LIRA Dec 12th
Q. When I retired at age 63, the financial institution that managed my DPSP account paid the company-contributed portion (approximately $30,000) into a LIRA.
Given all the constraints related to drawing down a LIRA/LIF, I am now 65, living in BC, and have two questions:
Since I was already at re.... More »
Canada’s best credit cards 2020
– moneysense.ca
Finding the right credit card could save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year. Whether you’re looking for lower fees, more rewards or simply valuable perks like travel medical insurance or rental car savings, every dollar counts. If you use your credit card wisely, pay off your balance monthly and find the right rewards program for you, you’re sure to come out ahead. There’s a slew of credit card options out there, and it can be challenging to find the best deal—but this list of best credit cards in Canada is here to help. We’ve highlighted the best in 13 different categories so that you can zero in on the ones that fit your spending habits, and offer features you truly value. Remember, this ranking is the starting point; the final decision is yours to make. The best credit cards in Canada 2020
Card
Rewards / Features
Annual fee
American Express Cobalt
(get more details)*
5 pts/$1 on groceries and dining
2 pts/$1 on travel, gas and transit
1 pt/$1 on everything else
$120
Scotiabank Gold American Express
(get more details)
5 pts/$1 on groceries, dining and entertainment
3 pts/$1 on gas, transit and streaming
1 pt/$1 on everything else
No FX fees
$120
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite
(get more details)*
9 pts/$1 on travel (via ExpediaForTD)
3 pts/$1 on everything else
$120
Tangerine Money-Back
(get more details)*
2% cash back in up to 3 spending categories
0…
