Best Student Bank Accounts in Canada for May 2024
by Enoch Omololu, MSc (Econ)
As a student, having a bank account is essential. However, you don’t want to pay $16.95 monthly for that chequing account to keep it open. You can find student bank …
by Enoch Omololu, MSc (Econ)
As a student, having a bank account is essential. However, you don’t want to pay $16.95 monthly for that chequing account to keep it open. You can find student bank …
by Enoch Omololu, MSc (Econ)
If you are looking for an all-inclusive “unlimited” chequing account, the Scotiabank Ultimate Package may be for you. For a $30.95 fee that can be waived when you keep a …
by Enoch Omololu, MSc (Econ)
EQ Bank and motusbank are two of the most popular online banks in Canada. If you are tired of paying monthly fees for your chequing account or find the abysmally …
by Enoch Omololu, MSc (Econ)
Canadians can access various chequing accounts offered by online banks, credit unions, and traditional banks. HSBC Canada is one of a few banks in the country with a presence in …
by Enoch Omololu, MSc (Econ)
This Tangerine Bank review covers its product offerings, fees, pros, cons, and alternatives. If you are one of many Canadians fed up with paying excessive monthly bank fees, the growing …
by Enoch Omololu, MSc (Econ)
Online-only banks like Tangerine and Simplii Financial offer a streamlined suite of banking services and financial products and have become increasingly popular due to a lack of the monthly account …
by Enoch Omololu, MSc (Econ)
EQ Bank’s Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) offers some of the best rates in Canada right now. With savings interest rates offered by some banks still in the 0.01% to 1.50% …
by Enoch Omololu, MSc (Econ)
PC Financial was re-branded as Simplii Financial direct banking in 2017, with CIBC taking over the day-to-day banking services (chequing, savings, and mortgages) under the Simplii brand. Like other Canadian …
by Enoch Omololu, MSc (Econ)
Savings account rates have been on an uptrend recently as inflation has soared and the Bank of Canada has increased its key policy interest rate. While you could further increase …
by Enoch Omololu, MSc (Econ)
The Bank of Montreal (BMO) is one of the biggest banks in Canada, and it offers its customers access to five different chequing accounts. BMO chequing accounts cater to various …
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