Financial Product Reviews

1Password is a simple and secure service that lets you generate, store, and sync passwords for all of your apps across all of your devices. Initially released in 2006, 1Password has since grown to support millions of users, and has expanded its product to include more tools to help protect users, including security breach alerts, phishing protection, and protection against keylogger software.

CAA Auto Insurance is one of several products offered by CAA (Canadian Automobile Association), a well-recognized brand in Canada that provides members with automobile, travel, and insurance services. CAA members also enjoy exclusive rewards, perks, and discounts as part of their membership.

As one of the biggest banks in Canada, RBC offers travel insurance alongside its large suite of other banking products. With RBC travel insurance, you'll have the option of being covered by all the basics, including travel medical, trip cancellation, and trip interruption – all backed by a big bank you likely already know and trust. Helping take things to the next level are the registered nurses and physicians that are available 24/7 to help you with your needs.

The Oaken Savings Account is a high interest savings account from Oaken Financial. Its main draw is its top-notch rate of 2.8%. There’s also no minimum balance needed or monthly fees to save your money in this account.

The MAXA Financial High Interest Savings Account offers 1.85% interest on every penny you keep in the account, which is much more than the big banks offer. You can access your money with a debit card, which isn't always an option for online banks. And though MAXA is a division of the Westoba Credit Union (based in Manitoba), this savings account is available Canada-wide.

The Outlook Financial High Interest Savings Account has a competitive interest rate, no monthly fees, and no minimum balance required. Plus, the benefits of working with a credit union can't be ignored.

Like most big banks in Canada, TD offers a number of different investment products for its clients, including TD mutual funds. You can invest in TD's mutual funds through their DIY investment platform, TD Direct Investing, or through your TD Wealth financial advisor. With 150 different funds available, you'll be able to tune your investment portfolio to meet your own precise needs.

Vanguard offers an array of different exchange traded funds (ETFs) for Canadians, including equity, fixed income, and asset allocation products. There are a number of different ETFs in each of these categories. On the other hand, Vanguard prides itself on having lower fees and associated costs than other investments, which may be of interest.

GoLife offers a digital life insurance experience to make it quick and easy to meet your needs. They claim that in just 20 minutes, you can have your own term life insurance policy ready to go. You'll get a 10, 20, 25, or 30 year term, plus you can customize your premiums.

Questrade is a discount online brokerage tool that not only offers Canadian traders the ability to embark on DIY investing journeys, but also offers a more laid-back robo advisor option through Questwealth. Whichever option you choose, you can opt to open a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), which lets you grow your money without worrying about taxes.