Financial Product Reviews

Bank accounts for kids tend to be pretty bare bones, and pale in comparison with its "adult" counterparts. However, the National Bank Youth Bank Account doesn’t take that approach. It offers free unlimited transactions to youths under the age of 25 with no monthly fee, free access to over 3,000 ABMs, and much more.

The Laurentian Bank 65+ Plan is a very simple and straightforward chequing account designed for seniors who don't do much spending or who prefer to use cash to complete their transactions. While clearly a niche product for those over the age of 65+ living in Quebec, this account from one of the country's oldest banking institutions still has excellent value for its target clients.

The TD Student Chequing Account provides a budget-friendly banking solution for young people and full-time students. It comes with unlimited transactions, no monthly fees, and even a modest interest rate. New signups can get a welcome bonus of up to $125, along with discounts on trades through TD Direct Investing.

The Laurentian Bank Youth Plan is a chequing account created for children and teens under the age of 18. With no monthly fee, unlimited debit transactions, and access to a widespread network of ATMs, young Laurentian clients may find significant value in this account.

The TD Minimum Chequing Account is very well suited for people with minimal banking needs. Notably, seniors over 60 years old who are collecting the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) beneficiaries can use this account without paying the $3.95 monthly fee.

The Laurentian Bank Unlimited Account is a reliable and cost-effective chequing account available for all Canadians. With unlimited transactions, a reasonable fee, and plenty of ATMs available, this product can provide the convenience you're looking for in a chequing account.

The RBC NOMI Find & Save account is one of the most unique savings accounts in Canada, taking the idea of automating your savings to the next level thanks to its predictive technology. NOMI will track the cash flow of your RBC chequing account and move over some extra cash it thinks you won't miss to your savings account automatically.

The CIBC Smart Start Account is a chequing account tailored for Canadians under the age of 25, and its convenient features make it very attractive, especially to students. And since CIBC is one of Canada's big 5 banks, the young account holders can rest assured of their bank's security and reliability.

A time-honoured staple of Canadian journalism, The Globe And Mail Home Delivery (Saturday Only) provides you with the physical iteration of one of the nation's favourite newspapers. Founded in 1844 by George McCullah, this paper has seen incredible growth and now reaches approximately 6 million readers weekly. These readers have a range of top-quality articles to choose from, including Canadian and international business, political, sports, and personal finance news, just to name a few areas of coverage.

The Canadian Tire High Interest Savings Account makes it easy to grow your money with a competitive 2.4% interest rate, no minimum balance requirements, and no monthly fees. You’ll also get unlimited transfers between Canadian Tire accounts through the Triangle app, giving you a straightforward and flexible way to stay on top of your finances.