Financial Product Reviews
The EQ Bank US Dollar Account is one of the best U.S. bank accounts available in Canada, offering a higher interest rate than most similar accounts, as well as many other valuable money-saving features. EQ makes it easy to move your U.S. funds around, but it doesn't offer unlimited transactions, which would be a nice added touch.
- High interest rate on USD balance
- Competitive USD exchange rate
- Free EFT between linked accounts
- Send international transfers
- Not available in Quebec for now
- No physical locations
- No direct withdrawals or deposits
- Canadian citizen
- Age of majority in your province
- Need a social insurance number
- Need a Canadian phone number
- Need an EQ Bank Personal Account
- Send money abroad with Wise
- Free, unlimited USD to USD transfers within Canada
- Very reasonable exchange rates
The Tangerine Children’s Savings Account is a no-fee kid’s bank account designed to help parents and guardians encourage the habit of saving early in life. It offers a modest 0.4% interest rate, the ability to set up automatic savings plans, and a separate login for kids to manage their account online.
- No monthly or service fees
- The child gets their own client number and login
- Earn 0.4% interest
- No welcome bonus
- There are other youth accounts with more perks
- Only for children 11 years old and younger
- 11 years old or younger
- Must open an adult savings account
- Canadian citizen
- Unique client number and login
- Competitive interest rate (for youth accounts)
With the RBC Leo's Young Savers Account, RBC clearly demonstrates that it takes children's savings accounts seriously. This isn't a huge surprise, since we're talking about one of Canada's largest and most trusted financial institutions, but sometimes these types of accounts get overlooked.
- No monthly fees
- Free debit transactions and Interac e-Transfers
- Automated payments for parents
- Access to the Mydoh app
- Initial setup requires an appointment
- Low interest rate
- No ATM freebies
- Free debit transactions across Canada
- Optional self-imposed transaction limits
- Cash welcome bonus
Password protectors are a must, but they aren’t (usually) free. Enter NordPass – created by the makers of NordVPN. This basic, free password manager makes it so you no longer have to choose between security and another monthly expense.
- Offers Secure Notes for securing things like WiFi passwords and alarm system codes
- Securely store your credit cards for online shopping
Wealthsimple’s version of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a solid option that lets you hold stocks and ETFs in a single account. Wealthsimple will even cover the cost of transferring money from another institution into your new account.
- Self-directed and managed investment options
- No commission fees on stocks and ETFs
- You can transfer funds from a 3rd party for free
- Your cash doesn’t earn interest
- Limited number of investment options
- Canadian resident
- 18 years old (no older than 71)
- Be a first-time home buyer
The Coast Capital Unlimited Chequing Account is a mid-tier chequing account from Coast Capital. If you're in the market for an account with unlimited day-to-day transactions**, including free e-Transfers, don't count this one out simply because it's from a credit union – it can hold its own against similar chequing accounts from much bigger banks.
- Reasonable monthly fee***
- Valuable welcome offer
- Free ID Assist protection
- Discounts for seniors, youth, and others***
- Free cheques each year
- Unavailable in Quebec
- No free unaffiliated ATM withdrawals
- Be the age of majority in your province or territory
- Have a SIN
- Live in Canada (except Quebec)
- New members must purchase a minimum of $5 in membership equity shares
- Online identity theft protection and monitoring (Value $96/year)
- Free withdrawals and deposits at more than 4,000 ATMs across Canada
- Unlimited day-to-day transactions<sup>**</sup>, including free INTERAC e-transfers
- Several ways to reduce the monthly fee<sup>***</sup>
- One free book of 25 single Canadian cheques per year
- Free paper or e-Statements
- 1 year: 5.69%
- 2 years: 4.94%
- 3 years: 4.23%
- 4 years: 4.27%
- 5 years: 4.31%
- 6 years: 5.11%
- 7 years: 5.11%
- 8 years: 5.11%
- 9 years: 5.41%
- 10 years: 5.4%
The Coast Capital Closed Fixed Rate Mortgage is a product from one of the best credit unions in the country. The Coast Capital Closed Fixed Rate Mortgage has decent rates and notable features, all of which make buying a house less of a hassle.
- Buying property in B.C.
Moomoo Financial supports users in finding success in the stock markets by providing them with advanced tools and comprehensive data that are essential for becoming seasoned investors. Previously, such technology was limited, complex, and costly, but now, Moomoo Financial offers them at no cost to the user.
- Have a Canadian SIN
- Be a Canadian resident
- Have a valid mobile phone number and email address
- Be the age of majority in your province or territory
- Low-commission stock and ETF trading
- Excellent analytical and educational tools
- No account minimum
- Extended trading hours
- Nasdaq TotalView free trial
- Free level 2 market data
- TFSA
- RRSP
- Cash, Margin
- Stocks
- ETFs
- REITs
- IPO Subscriptions
- Stock Options
Anyone who's shopped for a new or used car knows what a pain it can be to visit multiple dealerships and scour online ads trying to find the best deal.
- Entire process is completed online
- Financing available
- Home delivery available
- 10-day money-back guarantee
Sell to Clutch is shaking up the used car industry by making the process exponentially easier for sellers and buyers – with hundreds of cars to browse and none of the classic dealership-lot hassles.
- Entire process is completed entirely online
- Cross-province sales
- No mileage restrictions










