Financial Product Reviews

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.

The Canadian Western Bank Standard Account is a basic chequing account with a low monthly fee and a limited number of free transactions every month. The monthly fee can be waived as long as you have at least $1,000 in your account.

The CIBC Smart for Students bank account delivers all the cash-saving features you want from a student account, while also providing the accessibility and widespread ATM network that a Big-5 bank is known for. But what really sets it apart is its free SPC+ membership, which gets you up to 30% off the top brands in Canada.

The Canadian Western Bank Gold Leaf PLUS Account is a versatile, everyday-use chequing account for Canadian seniors aged 57 and older. This account comes with no monthly fees, unlimited transactions, complimentary cheques, and free Interac e-Transfers. Account holders also get a $15 discount when renting a safety deposit box.

Are you looking for a quality youth account to help your children learn how to save? And do you want them to keep as much of their cash as possible without getting nickel and dimed? Do you also live in B.C. or Alberta? If so, you should take a look at the Canadian Western Bank Youth Account.