Financial Product Reviews

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.

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.

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.

GeniusCash is a cash back program that rewards users for subscribing to many of the products and services they use on a regular basis. Plus, its new GeniusCash mobile app makes it easier than ever to bank real cash and level up your rewards.

Breezeful is an online mortgage broker, which can sometimes be quicker than traditional methods while finding you a better rate. Their algorithm sifts through the various rates and options available to show you the best rates available, but of course there's no guarantee that you'll actually qualify for them.

Homewise brings the entire mortgage application process online, making it faster, less stressful, and more transparent. Whether you're looking for a pre-approval, refinance, or to switch lenders, Homewise can help you save money and find the best mortgage for you.

Moka is a modern and simple approach to investing, designed to keep you on track to your future with an easy-to-use managed portfolio. By following the S&P 500, your money is taken care of by experts without all the complication of hands-on investing. You'll also help make a positive impact on the environment, thanks to automatic contributions to forest restoration projects.

Dashlane offers private and secure password management that works on most operating systems and browsers and will even sync between devices. And it's not just for passwords – Dashlane will also store and sync your payment information (like credit cards) and personal details, filling those in whenever you need them.

LastPass is a popular password management tool available for Canadians. Even if you only opt for the free version, you'll be able to store an unlimited amount of passwords, which can be automatically generated for extra protection. Unfortunately, you'll only be able to access your passwords on one device, unless you pay for the premium plan.