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How much does the average Canadian have in savings?

How much does the average Canadian have in savings?
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Real Estate

How changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan could affect your down payment

How changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan could affect your down payment

Banking

Tired of bank fees? How to avoid the most common ones

Chequing account fees can go unnoticed and add up over time. Follow these tips to avoid them and find...

Tired of bank fees? How to avoid the most common ones

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25 personal finance highlights from the last 25 years

From legislative changes to economic trends and consumer behaviours, here are 25 financial highlights that defined the last two...

25 personal finance highlights from the last 25 years

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Why are credit card interest rates so high in Canada?

In this excerpt from his book Fleeced, Andrew Spence explains how Canadian banks succeed at keeping credit card interest...

Why are credit card interest rates so high in Canada?

Banking

Can challengers like EQ Bank and Wealthsimple take on the big banks?

Some smaller Canadian banks have made gains, but it’s a long road to higher market share.

Can challengers like EQ Bank and Wealthsimple take on the big banks?
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Wealthsimple reveals that it’s now profitable, after 10 years in operation

Financial platform Wealthsimple has been in business for a decade, as of this month. Revenue and assets are up—and...

Wealthsimple reveals that it’s now profitable, after 10 years in operation
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The best credit cards for newcomers to Canada for 2025

These are our favourite rewards and low-interest card options for newcomers without a long Canadian credit history.

The best credit cards for newcomers to Canada for 2025

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National Bank to buy Canadian Western Bank at $5-billion valuation

The deal will further consolidate the Canadian banking sector, following RBC’s recent acquisition of HSBC.

National Bank to buy Canadian Western Bank at $5-billion valuation

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