Banking
EQ Bank Review
My EQ Bank review has been updated and it now includes the new prepaid Mastercard which also serves as a debit card. For those unfamiliar with EQ Bank, they’re a digital bank that’s been providing…
Read MorePaysimply Review | Pay your taxes and bills with credit cards
Paying your income taxes, city taxes, or hydro bills with a credit card may not seem like a good idea since you’re usually charged a fee for the service. However, since many credit cards require…
Read MoreWhy You May Wish to Own a U.S. Dollar Investment Account
Over the years, a lot of people have asked me if it’s worth opening a U.S. dollar investment account. I couldn’t really comment on this as I didn’t really have a solid argument for the…
Read MoreCanadian ZIP Code for Credit Cards: How to use them in the U.S.
Canadians travelling to the United States or purchasing items online from U.S. retailers may encounter situations requiring a ZIP code for their credit card transactions. The most common example is pre-paying at U.S. gas stations.…
Read MoreWhat is CASH.to?
In the past few years, interest rates were at historical lows and many investors didn’t even look at fixed income investments. The exception was high-interest saving accounts where people would park their money for short-term…
Read MoreWhat is a High Interest Savings Account?
You might be surprised to learn that many people ask what is a high interest savings account? Even though the answer should be straightforward, it’s not so simple. You see, a high interest savings account…
Read MoreBest No Fee Bank Accounts in Canada
Having a bank account is essential for day-to-day life. You’ll need it to hold your money, deposit your cheques, withdraw from for any bill payments, or when you need access to cash. But one of…
Read MoreTD Tech is Innovating for Both Clients and Employees
TD has unveiled some of the newest tech tools they’ve been working on. While some of these new features are in the pilot phase, some of the latest innovations have already been rolled out to…
Read MoreCDIC Insurance | How your CDIC limit works
Several people have reached out to me recently with questions about the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). More specifically, they’ve asked me about my thoughts on the CDIC limit of $100,000 as they feel that…
Read MoreThe Best High-Interest Savings Accounts in Canada
With Canada having some of its lowest interest rates in the last decade the thought of a high-interest savings accounts in Canada may seem absurd. To complicate things, there are so many different banks in…
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