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News for investors: Barrick settles Mali dispute and Couche-Tard profit climbs

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Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.

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The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2025

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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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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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How does a pension buyback work?

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If you work for an employer with a defined benefit (DB) pension plan, you may be eligible to buy back service. This means you can pay for periods during which you did not contribute as if you were a member of the plan during those years. This will increase your future pension entitlement.

A common situation is when you were on leave, including maternity or parental leave. Another example might be if you transfer from one DB pension to another when you start a new job, and the new pension has a more lucrative pension formula.

Funding a buyback

When you buy back service, you can use money that is in your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). This is not considered an RRSP withdrawal. The funds can be transferred on a tax-deferred basis to the pension and boost your future payments in exchange for giving up some of your RRSP savings.

Although you could use money in a tax-free savings account (TFSA) or from another source if your RRSP was insufficient, this could be subject to a limit…

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