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Canadian banks charge $30-$65 NSF (non-sufficient funds) fees for declined payments. Learn how to avoid them and why fees drop to $10 in Mar...
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Safety deposit boxes cost $60-$500/year at Canadian banks. Learn what to store (and what to avoid), plus alternatives to bank vault storage.
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Bank drafts cost $7-$10 and guarantee payment for large purchases like cars or real estate. Learn how they work, clearing times, and alterna...
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Open a custodial account for your child: compare RESPs, RRSPs, trust accounts, and ITF investments. See tax advantages and account options b...
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Wealthsimple portfolios returned 10.3% last year vs. Questwealth's 13.54%. Compare performance, fees, and returns to find the right robo adv...
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Is pet insurance worth it? Learn what's covered, average costs in Canada, and compare providers like Spot Pet Insurance to protect against u...
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The Scanning Code of Practice protects Canadian consumers from inaccurate prices in stores. Consumers receive the item for free (up to a $10...
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There are several ways you can get trial-sized products and free samples in Canada, including signing up for retailer newsletters or leaving...
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Banks place personal ATM withdrawal limits based on your account type, account balance, and transaction history. Read your account terms to ...
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The Affordable Child Care Benefit in B.C. provides financial support so lower-income families can pay for childcare. Amounts depend on resid...
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When you deposit a cheque, your bank can put a hold on it that can last up to 8 days. You can't avoid a cheque hold, but you may be able to ...
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Banking
Contactless payments use radio technology to transmit payments, providing an easy and efficient payment option that doesn't require users to...
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Banking
If you're wondering how to request a stop payment, first contact your bank. You can prevent a payment from being processed, but the bank wil...
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Investors use Norbert's Gambit to inexpensively convert Canadian dollars to US dollars (and vice versa) by trading stocks between currency-d...
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Banking
When considering credit union vs. banks, remember that credit unions are member-owned and not-for-profit, while banks generate profits for s...
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Here are all the hottest money deals and chequing account offers you can find in September, covering banking, investing, credit cards, and m...
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The GeniusCash app gives Canadians tailored rewards-earning recommendations, endless cash back earning opportunities, and access to exclusiv...
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The Bank of Canada’s overnight rate influences the prime lending rate. This affects the cost of borrowing – making it a key concept for Cana...
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An exit tax in Canada is charged to those who are moving outside the country. It's based on the value of certain assets that are likely to b...
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