Financial Product Reviews

An eSIM for travel is a must if you need data while you're travelling. And they're much cheaper than paying for your own cell phone plan's roaming rates. Holafly offers competitive prices for unlimited data plans all over the world.

The Neo Savings Account for Youth is a kids account from one of Canada's top online banking institutions, offering a very impressive interest rate – currently 3% – and many other valuable features. Technically, this account is just the Neo Savings Account, but it's marketed for younger clients. When the account holder turns 18 (or the age of majority in their province), the auto-transition is simple, since it's not really a transition at all.

The Scotiabank Preferred Package for Students and Youth is one of the best chequing accounts for students. It's basically the Scotiabank Preferred Package, except this version has no monthly fee. To qualify, you simply need to be under the age of 23 or be enrolled at a post-secondary institution.

A VPN is a reliable option to help protect your data on the internet. Mysterium VPN offers a decentralized alternative to traditional VPNs, helping you stay private and protected with real IP diversity from over 100 countries. Ideal for crypto users, travelers, and anyone who values online freedom.

Coinbase is one of the most well-known cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. Coinbase Canada only recently registered with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), but it’s become popular for its no-fee deposits, membership rewards programs, and wide variety of available cryptocurrencies.

DeleteMe is perfect for those who value data privacy. DeleteMe automatically searches and removes your personal information from over 750 data broker sites to help eliminate spam, reduce the risk of identity theft, and minimize the risk of having your personal data exposed.

Instead of standing in line at the bank, KOHO International Money Transfer offers easy, reliable international money transfers with no hidden fees, lightning-fast 30-minute money transfers to a number of countries, and excellent exchange rates.

Pet insurance provides valuable coverage to your furry friend and peace of mind to your finances, helping cover up to 90% of eligible veterinary bills you may incur for your pet. With Spot Pet Insurance you’ll get access to top-rated pet insurance plans with transparent pricing, trusted coverage without network restrictions and fast claims processing and payouts.

With 4 different plans to choose from, the Scotiabank Select Account for business gives small business owners a choice when it comes to banking. Plan C is the upper-middle tier plan, offering plenty of free transactions and cash deposits for a $75.00 monthly fee. If it seems high, it can be waived by maintaining a minimum balance of $45,000.

The Scotiabank Select Account is available with 4 different plans. Plan B offers up to 70 free transactions, 60 deposits and cash deposits up to $8,000 per month for your business banking needs – and while it has a monthly fee of $40.00, you can waive that by keeping a minimum of $35,000 in the account.