Interest Rates

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News

Economists expect inflation rate ticked up above 3% last month amid higher gas prices

Statistics Canada will release February’s inflation numbers on March 19. Here’s why the inflation rate might be higher.

Economists expect inflation rate ticked up above 3% last month amid higher gas prices
Family moving into a new home, anticipating their mortgage interest based on the Bank of Canada's March 6, 2024 policy rate announcement.

News

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 6, 2024

Fifth time’s the charm for the Bank of Canada? Yet another rate hold spells relief for some, stagnancy for...

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 6, 2024
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem holds a press conference at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

News

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 5%, says too early to cut

The central bank announced its interest rate decision, as economists widely expected no change in the policy rate.

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady at 5%, says too early to cut
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem discusses the Bank's latest interest rate decision

Financial literacy

How the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate impacts your finances

How the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate impacts your finances

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Best cash back credit cards in Canada

Credit Cards

The best cash back credit cards in Canada for 2024

Whether they come with an annual fee or not, these cards will put money back in your pocket.

The best cash back credit cards in Canada for 2024

Investing

The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024

Find the best GIC rates in Canada. Plus, everything you need to know about how they work.

The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024
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Spend

The best secured credit cards in Canada for 2024

For those unable to qualify for a traditional credit card, a secured card can be an important tool for...

The best secured credit cards in Canada for 2024
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The best low-interest credit cards in Canada for 2024

If you carry a balance, consider switching to one of these low-interest cards.

The best low-interest credit cards in Canada for 2024

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Mortgages

Fixed or variable mortgage rate: Which should you choose in 2024?

After nearly two years of interest rate increases, cuts may be on the horizon—here’s what that means for current...

Fixed or variable mortgage rate: Which should you choose in 2024?

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