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EQ Bank vs Simplii Financial
EQ Bank is one of our most frequently recommended banks; we’ve even granted it first place in our list of top-rated Canadian online banks. Simplii Financial, an online-only branch of CIBC, is another low-fee contender for Canadians looking for a place to stow and grow their money. Both banks offer a multitude of account options:…
Read Morebitcoin in Canada 2024: Should I Buy bitcoin?
We’ve had hundreds of Canadians email us or comment, “Should I buy Bitcoin?” throughout the latter part of 2020 and the beginning of 2021, and then over time it sort of dwindled out. The most recent hike in price, bolstered by American old-new President Trump, has sent Bitcoin’s price to more than $120,000, and has…
Read MoreFree Stock Trading in Canada 2024
The best free stock trading apps in Canada can help you cut fees to the bone, and DIY invest yourself to a substantial nest egg. That said, there is no such thing as a truly free stock trading in Canada. We’ll go into detail about what “free” really means when it comes to investing in…
Read MoreThe Best Credit Unions in Canada 2024
In today’s financial landscape, Canadians have no shortage of financial institutions to choose from. There’s a growing number of online banks, as well as traditional big banks, and also a variety of credit unions. While it’s often the big banks that have the most notoriety, today we are going to explore the best credit unions…
Read MoreUltimate Guide to Peer-to-Peer Lending in Canada
Peer-to-peer lending in Canada is a unique niche for Canadian investors looking for higher returns on fixed income. If you want to act as the bank (instead of just investing in them), this is your chance. So, what is peer-to-peer lending? How does it work? And is Peer-to-peer lending a safe way for Canadians to…
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