Financial Product Reviews

The BMO Performance Chequing Account for Newcomers is part of BMO’s NewStart Program, designed to make your transition to life in Canada smoother and more convenient. Available to permanent residents and foreign workers who have arrived in Canada within the last 5 years, this newcomer chequing account comes with two years of no monthly fees, unlimited transactions, including INTERAC e-Transfer^®§ transactions, plus no-fee BMO Global Money Transfers, helping you feel financially at home right away.

Are you an international student studying in Canada? That’s great news, because the BMO Performance Chequing Account for International Students is a bank account designed especially for newcomers to Canada like you. Part of the BMO New Start^® Program, this account offers perks like $125 in cash bonuses as well as 6 months worth of pizza, just for signing up for the account and completing a few simple actions. This BMO chequing account offers no monthly fees, as well as unlimited transactions and unlimited Interac e-Transfers, which can help you get off to a great start as a new student in Canada.

Personal banking and home shopping are done primarily online, so why not also take the home financing process digital as well? That’s where Pine comes in. Founded in Toronto, Pine’s mission is to simplify the mortgage process for Canadians. You can fill out a mortgage application on their website for free and get pre-approved within 24-hours. It’s quick and straightforward.

Canadians who watch a lot of sports know that pay-per-view costs can be steep, which is why streaming services like DAZN allow exclusive access to sporting events. DAZN subscribers have access to live and on-demand sports, including football, soccer, boxing, tennis, and baseball.

Kids and parents alike will enjoy Mydoh, an RBC-powered money management app packed with useful features that make handing out allowance easier than ever. What started as a concept from a couple of MBA graduates is now a popular app.

With a Scotiabank personal loan, you have access to either secured or unsecured funds that can provide financial relief for a range of situations. Whether you need to pay for a home renovation, purchase a vehicle, or even consolidate your debts, a personal loan like this can be the lifeline you need.

Founded in 2020, Walnut Insurance is the first company to offer life insurance membership plans that include subscriptions to various independent wellness products, such as Headspace. It's both a smart business move and an excellent way to supplement clients' health care needs.

If you’re looking for a simple, straightforward bank account that happens to earn you PC Optimum points, look no further than the PC Money Account. It shares some similarities with a chequing account, but avoids all monthly fees and includes unlimited transactions.

The National Bank Direct Brokerage is one of the top-rated online brokers in Canada, thanks to its competitive fee structure, library of training sessions and tips, and the security offered by a major financial institution. This was the first online trading platform to offer commission-free for stocks and ETF trades in Canada, and its recently launched mobile app makes National Bank Direct Brokerage even more convenient for trading on the go.

An RBC personal loan is one offered by the Royal Bank of Canada, which is the largest bank in the country. Applying for a personal loan can be a way to achieve the funds you need for things like home renovations, buying a car, consolidating your debt, etc. And since RBC is such a Canadian powerhouse, it can be a good choice for those looking for a financial institution that'll provide peace of mind along with a personal loan.