Financial Product Reviews

Crunchyroll is made for anime lovers. Although it is an independently run company, the organization is a partnership between Sony Pictures in the U.S. and Aniplex in Japan. This streaming platform claims to be the service with the largest collection of anime, but it also offers much more than just videos – you'll also find a blog, chat forums, digital manga, and more.

The RBC InvestEase platform is one of the most reliable robo advisors in Canada, provided by one of Canada’s biggest banks. Upon funding your account, the RBC InvestEase algorithm (and experts) maintain your investments for you. This makes the entire process simple, especially for new investors.

Sending money to loved ones overseas should be a quick and easy process. A Simplii Global Money Transfer allows you to make money transfers of up to $75,000 per day (depending on the country), in local currency or in U.S. dollars. Transfers typically take 1 to 3 business days to process and have no initial transfer fees.

If you’re looking for a chequing or savings account that can do it all, consider the Neo Chequing Account. This free hybrid bank account combines the best features of a chequing account with the ability to earn interest like a savings account. It's even available for clients as young as 13 (14 in Quebec).

Crave allows you to watch TV and movies from HBO, HBO Max, Showtime and more. It was also one of the first streaming platforms to offer integration with cable providers, making it super easy to subscribe and watch.

YouTube Premium is the best way to ensure your fave creators are getting their due, without having to deal with seemingly endless ads. Extra perks like background play, downloading abilities, and an included YouTube Music subscription make it even more appealing.

It's not hard to see why Netflix is one of the country's favourite streaming services. First launched in Canada in 2010, Netflix now has more than 84 million subscribers across the U.S. and Canada, offers both television and movie content, and provides several tiers of pricing and service.

Did you know? Amazon Prime Video is included with your Amazon Prime membership, giving you access to a massive streaming library of more than 22,000 shows and movies, plus award-winning Amazon Originals you won’t find anywhere else. From hits like The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Map That Leads To You to live sports and 24/7 Global News coverage, there’s no shortage of entertainment. Students can also enjoy Prime membership at a discounted rate, making it one of the more affordable streaming options in Canada.

With a promotional interest rate of 4.5% for the first 5 months, opening a Simplii High Interest Savings Account is certainly an enticing option. You’ll also get no monthly fees, free transfers to other Simplii accounts, and CDIC protection from CIBC.

With the Simplii No Fee Chequing Account, you get free daily banking. That includes unlimited free transactions, no minimum balance, and no monthly fee. What more could you ask for? You can even earn interest on your balance.