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

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

Benefits, fees, hidden perks: Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle

Credit cards can help you build a credit history and maintain a good credit score. Here’s how to find...

Benefits, fees, hidden perks: Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle
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Top financial innovations of the last 25 years

MoneySense was born 25 years ago. This list of 25 financial innovations shows how much personal finance has changed...

Top financial innovations of the last 25 years

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RBC’s takeover of HSBC: What will happen to HSBC Canada customers?

HSBC Canada bank accounts, credit cards, mortgages and investments are moving to RBC. What steps should HSBC customers take...

RBC’s takeover of HSBC: What will happen to HSBC Canada customers?
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Can international students work more than 40 hours in Canada in 2024?—and other questions, answered

Tuition is expensive in Canada—especially if you’re from abroad. Here are some ways for international students to make money...

Can international students work more than 40 hours in Canada in 2024?—and other questions, answered
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Should retirees consider a home equity sharing agreement (HESA)?

Home owners have a new way to tap their home equity. How does the HESA compare to a reverse...

Should retirees consider a home equity sharing agreement (HESA)?

Taxes

Canada’s income tax brackets for 2023, plus the maximum tax you’ll pay based on income

Quickly find your federal and provincial tax brackets to help you prep for your 2023 income tax return.

Canada’s income tax brackets for 2023, plus the maximum tax you’ll pay based on income

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Debt

How much credit card debt does the average Canadian have?

How does your credit card debt stack up against the average Canadian’s? Find out as we dive into how...

How much credit card debt does the average Canadian have?

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