Financial Product Reviews
With Willful, you can create a legally valid will online starting at just $99. It's not only cheaper than going to see a lawyer, it's much more convenient.
- Low cost
- Two plans to choose from
- Save on wills when you get 2
- Not available in the territories
- Missing some extras provided by competitors
- Offers a selection of packages and prices for different needs
- Update documents for free at any time
- Offers gift cards to give to loved ones
- Create your will for as low as $99 (and update it whenever for free)
Sportsnet+ is Rogers Media’s live sports streaming service, launched in 2016 as an extension of the Sportsnet brand that’s been a staple in Canadian sports broadcasting since 1998. Designed for fans who want to cut the cord, Sportsnet+ gives subscribers access to live NHL, MLB, NBA, and other major league games, plus an impressive lineup of women’s sports including the WNBA, FA Women’s Super League, and FIBA competitions.
- Several packages and pricing options available
- Impressive coverage of women's sports
- Wide variety of devices you can watch on
- Content that isn't just games
- Lack of NFL coverage
- There's no Sportsnet+ free trial
- Watch out for blackouts
- Available for free through some cable providers
- Replay and restart options in case you miss something
- Additional on-demand content
Apple TV+ is a top-notch streaming service. Until recently, every TV show, every movie, every documentary, and every single program was an original, made by Apple exclusively for this platform. Recent licensing deals have added new movies from Universal Studios, Sony, and others, and users can stream MLB game streams too.
- Very reasonable pricing
- Lengthy trial with new Apple device purchases
- Excellent exclusive programming
- Live MLB streaming
- Lack of subscription term options
- Comparatively small content collection
- Tricky to stream to Chromecast
- Extensive original programming
- Live MLB game coverage
- 3 months free service with purchase of a new Apple device
- Can be bundled with other Apple subscription services for a lower price
Earning gift cards and extra cash is pretty simple with Swagbucks. In fact, it's one of the most popular cash back sites out there. By completing tasks and doing everyday things – like surfing the net, playing games, shopping online, etc. – you can earn gift cards, PayPal cash, and other sweet prizes.
- A surprisingly long list of ways to earn
- Opportunities for bonuses
- Impressive list of gift card options
- Handy browser extension
- No cheque or e-Transfer options for cash-out
- Harder, longer tasks sometimes have small payouts
- Limited global availability
- Age 13+
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 biggest anime library available
- New episodes available very soon
- Compatible with a wide range of devices
- Video games and digital manga
- No more free, ad-inclusive viewing
- Choose from over 1,000 anime series and movies
- Access to digital manga
- Play exclusive video games for mobile
- Blog and chat forums available for communicating with other fans
- Shop at the Crunchyroll store for anime merch
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.
- Trusted industry name
- Big portion of transfer fee can be waived
- Low minimum to start investing
- Responsible investing portfolios
- NOMI Insights helps with goals
- The fees could be better
- Transferring to another institution incurs a hefty fee
- No mobile app
- Resident of Canada
- Age of majority
- A SIN starting with a number from 1 to 7
- Low minimum balance requirement
- Non-registered
- TFSA
- RRSP
- FHSA
- $0
- 75,000
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.
- No transfer fees
- Money transfer tracking
- Cash back and referral rewards
- Pick up your money at MoneyGram
- Get cash rewards by referring a friend
- Not available in Quebec
- Hidden fees
- Must have a Simplii Financial account or credit card
- Cash back rewards (when used with Simplii Cash Back Visa)
- Money transfer tracking
- Linked directly to your bank account, no 3rd party information sharing
- Get $50 when you refer a friend & they use your link
- Chance to win $5000
- $0
- Cash Pickup: Same day
- Bank account: 1 - 3 business days
- Visa debit/credit cards: Real time
- 75,000
If you're looking for a savings account with the conveniences of a chequing account, Neo Everyday Account is one of the best. You'll pay no fees and never have to worry about transaction limits, plus you'll earn a little bit of interest and up to 3% cash back.
- Comes with a prepaid Mastercard
- No transaction fees
- No monthly fees
- Eligible for CDIC deposit protection
- Lower interest rate than the Neo Financial High-Interest Savings Account
- Canadian citizen
- Earn up to 3% cash back on spending
- Free app for tracking your spending and savings
- Pairs well with other Neo products
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.
- Extensive entertainment library
- Canadian content
- French language content
- Bilingual display options
- Lots of ads
- Prices are high
- Be 18 years or older
- Extensive entertainment library
- Offline viewing (with a Premium subscription)
- Bilingual interface and support options
- Live channels
- Parental controls
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.
- Ad-free streaming
- Background play feature
- Download videos to watch later (even offline)
- Includes a YouTube Music subscription
- Links with YouTube Kids
- High price tag
- Cancelling means losing saved content
- Be 18 years or older
- Ad-free streaming
- Background play
- Offline viewing
- Access to YouTube Music
- Links with YouTube Kids
 
  









