EQ Bank Review 2023

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EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best For Daily High Interest Account 2.50%* (Plus 0.50% if you direct deposit your pay) 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…

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HSBC InvestDirect Review 2023

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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…

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Moka App Review 2023

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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…

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Tangerine Bank Review 2023

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While our EQ Bank Review details why it is our top pick for Canada’s best online bank and high interest savings account, the Canadian online banking scene really boils down to a two-horse race between EQ and Tangerine. And seeing as Tangerine is our former top-recommended bank in Canada and still ranks high on many…

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Simplii Financial Review

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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…

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Eirene Cremations Review

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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…

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EI Benefits for the Self Employed

EI 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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