Financial Product Reviews

As one of the most recognized names in the tax industry, H&R Block provides one of the best tax software products in Canada on top of its in-branch services. With accuracy guarantees, one-on-one attention available from tax professionals at physical offices or online, and options for each price bracket (including free!), H&R Block seems to have thought of everything.

Serenia Life Financial offers flexible and affordable life insurance options. As a member-based organization, Serenia Life Financial provides its more than 33,000 members with valuable products, unique benefits, and investment opportunities.

Trading platform Qtrade now offers their own version of an FHSA, and from the get go, it’s clearly aimed at investors who prefer to keep a close eye on their money. It allows you to keep stocks, bonds, and other investment products in your FHSA, as well as cash.

As savings accounts go, the Canadian Western Bank Summit Savings Account is about as basic as you can get. It has no monthly fee, you can transfer funds freely from this account to other CWB accounts you may already have, and using an EXCHANGE Network ATM is free – kind of.

Laurentian Bank is a well established financial institution based in Quebec, and the Laurentian Bank High Interest Savings Account is one of its most impressive products. Account holders can enjoy lucrative interest rates with no minimum balance requirements.

For businesses making only a handful of monthly transactions, the RBC Flex Choice Business Account Package offers a valuable way to keep expenses down. For a low monthly fee of $7.00, you'll pay a small fee for each transaction, but the accompanying perks can help you save money.

The Scotiabank Select Account For Business Plan A is one of 4 plans available with the Scotiabank Select Account for business. Though it’s the lower tier, Plan A still offers a decent number of free transactions for a small businesses – and the monthly fee can be waived simply by keeping $20,000 in the account at all times.

Founded in 1844, the The Globe and Mail Home Delivery (Monday - Saturday) is a product that embodies how this publication has come a long way from its humble beginnings. What started as a single-sheet newspaper, folded to make 4 pages, is now read by 6 million people each week. Its Report on Business magazine reaches more than 2.5 million readers across print and digital platforms.

First Home Savings Accounts (FHSAs) promise to make saving for your first home easier by letting you put away up to $40,000 tax free. And EQ Bank FHSA Savings Account promises to help you get there faster by letting you earn up to 1.5% interest on your balance. This stable interest rate is ideal for home buyers who are thinking in the short term.

The Canadian Western Bank Prestige Account is a premium bank account offering unlimited daily transactions, an exclusive credit card, a complimentary wealth planning session, and more from a well-established and trusted banking institution. Account holders also have access to a dedicated CWB Relationship Manager, and more.