Posts by Kornel
EQ Bank Review 2022 – Best Rates in Canada
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best For Daily High Interest Account 2.50%* People who want the highest consistent interest rate in Canada + free e-transfers + super cheap international money conversion + FREE BANKING + USD Accounts for Canadians EQ GICs 2.75% – 5.15% Folks looking to get a…
Read MoreSimplii Financial Review
If you are someone who prefers to do all their banking from the comfort of their home and doesn’t mind not being able to deal with face-to-face help if required, then online banking and high interest savings accounts are a good choice for you. Simplii Financial (as it has been known since 2017) has been…
Read MoreHSBC InvestDirect Review (2022 Update)
What Is HSBC InvestDirect? HSBC (The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) was founded in 1865. Today, it’s a multinational conglomerate and one of the largest banks in the world. HSBC is best known in Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and of course, here in North America. HSBC InvestDirect Canada stands out from other Canadian discount brokerages…
Read MoreMoka App Review (Formerly Mylo) 202
What Is The Moka App? Are you looking for an easy way to save money or build an emergency fund? If you have trouble building your savings each month, Moka (formerly Mylo) can help you get started. Moka is a well-designed app that lets you begin budgeting and investing without much effort. The team at…
Read MoreTangerine Bank Review 2022
It shouldn’t come as a shock that more and more Canadians from all generations are taking the time to look into online banking and high interest savings accounts these days. We’ve gotten over two-dozen emails in the last few weeks asking about our recommendations, as people look for an attractive place to park cash during uncertain…
Read MoreBond ETFs vs GICs vs High Interest Savings Accounts
For income-oriented Canadian investors the choice between a Bond (or Bond ETF), a GIC, or a high interest savings account has become more important than ever. With interest rates at historic lows (for a little while longer anyway) choosing the best option for the “safe, low risk investing” part of our portfolio can make a…
Read MoreEirene Cremations Review
Death is not a topic people like to typically discuss (for obvious reasons). However, death (and the is a reality for everyone and should be thought about ahead of time. After all, the costs associated with funeral arrangements are often jarring. It’s no secret that the funeral industry isn’t necessarily a fair one. Like with…
Read MoreEI Benefits for the Self Employed
Today we’re going to cover the employment insurance (EI) benefits that you can receive, as a self-employed individual. Perhaps the most important thing to understand, is that while you can receive a significant amount in EI benefits as a self-employed person, you are not automatically signed up to receive them, and you do not receive…
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