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National Bank Direct Brokerage Review

 4.5/5 National Bank Direct Brokerage is a Canadian discount brokerage firm affiliated with National Bank of Canada. It offers online investing services in both English and French to clients across Canada. The Benefits Of National Bank Direct Brokerage The benefits of National Bank Direct Brokerage are low, or no commissions, access to exclusive products…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 26, 2022

Mortgage Personal Finance

First National Mortgage Review

First National started offering services in Toronto, Canada in 1988. They offer a wide range of banking and financial services in Canada, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking. With more than 1600 employees and $129.3 billion in mortgages as of October 2022, the company is one of the…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 25, 2022

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Investing Personal Finance Saving

11 Tips For Saving Money On Investing Fees And Expenses

Fees can eat into yield in a number of ways. First, fees may be charged as a percentage of the investment, which reduces the amount of money available to earn interest or profits. Second, fees may be charged for services provided, such as account management or trading costs. These charges also reduce the amount of…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 24, 2022

Budgeting Debt Personal Finance Saving

4 Easy Tips To Help You Live Within Your Means

You may be living beyond your means if you are using credit cards to pay for regular expenses, if you're unable to save money each month, or if you're constantly borrowing money from friends or family. If any of these apply to you, there are a few things you can improve short term. To be…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 22, 2022

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Credit Cards Personal Finance

PC Mastercard Review

 2.3/5 PC Mastercard, or President's Choice Financial® Mastercard®, is a credit card issued by Canada's major banks. It is a MasterCard-branded card that can be used anywhere MasterCard is accepted. PC Mastercard holders enjoy many perks, including cash back rewards, no annual fees, and low interest rates. Some PC Mastercards even come with insurance…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 22, 2022

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Credit Cards Personal Finance

The 20 Best Credit Cards in Canada

Some people might prefer a credit card with a low interest rate, while others might prefer a credit card with a rewards program. That said, we rated our 20 best credit cards in Canada in the list below. Some sites will tease the best towards the end of the article - we start with the…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 19, 2022

Banking Credit Cards GICs Personal Finance

Canadian Tire Bank

Canadian Tire Bank is a Canadian bank that offers financial products and services to Canadian Tire’s retail customers. Products available from Canadian Tire Bank include credit cards, chequing accounts, in-store financing, rewards programs and loans. A credit card from Canadian Tire Bank can be used to make purchases at any Canadian Tire store or gas…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 19, 2022

Personal Finance Resources

15 Highest Paying Jobs In Canada

1. DentistsAverage Salary: $103,900 Median Salary: $142,900 Range: $86,000 - $208,0002. Physicians & SurgeonsAverage Salary: $101,400 Median Salary: $208,333 Range: $105,000 - $441,0003. PharmacistsAverage Salary: $97,700 Median Salary: $116,000 Range: $75,000 - $118,0004. ChiropractorsAverage Salary: $$93,700 Median Salary: $102,000 Range: $60,000 - $120,6005. OptometristsAverage Salary: $92,600 Median Salary: $104,000 Range: $76,000 - $121,0006. PodiatristsAverage Salary: $90,000 Median Salary: $86,598 Range: $77,000 - $105,0007. VeterinariansAverage…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 18, 2022

Credit Cards Personal Finance

Best Travel Credit Cards In Canada

A travel credit card is a type of credit card that offers rewards and bonuses specifically for spending on travel. Travel cards typically offer higher earn rates on travel-related expenses such as airfare, hotels, and rental cars. Many also come with perks such as priority boarding, free checked bags, and other perks. We have reviewed…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 18, 2022

Budgeting Personal Finance Saving

10 Best Side Hustles in Canada

The best side hustles in Canada are those that allow you to make money while still having the flexibility to pursue your passion. We’ve compiled those that would help you earn and make ends meet: 1. Start a blog If you’re passionate about something, start writing about it! You can build up a following and…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 17, 2022