Who Can Freeze Your Bank Account in Canada?
Having a frozen bank account is absolutely frustrating and nerve-wracking. Freezing bank accounts is a tool that creditors often use to get the attention of those who owe them money, particularly if other forms of communication have not worked in the past. When your bank accounts are frozen, you are… Read More
Is 0% Financing Really a Good Deal?
When it comes to getting a loan, interest is typically a part of the overall package. Obviously, the lower the rate, the less you’ll have to pay over the life of the loan, making it a more affordable arrangement. For this reason, it makes… Read More
How to Put Your Finances First as an Adult Living With Your Parents
Buying a house and even renting an apartment can be super expensive these days, especially if you live in certain cities in Canada. Take Toronto, for example, where the average home price is a whopping $824,336, and rent is still pretty steep at $2,550 for a 2-bedroom unit. Read More
Do You Bank Online? Are You Sure Your Computer is Safe?
In collaboration with our partner FixMeStick. Do you use online banking? Do you think you’re secure because you already have an antivirus program? Think again. Consider the seatbelt and airbag in your car – they both work in conjunction to keep you safe, one without the other could… Read More
A Line of Credit vs. a Credit Card
Having access to credit can prove to be extremely helpful at certain points in life especially when your bank account isn’t quite adequate enough to handle life’s big expenses. Credit can also be convenient when you want to have a financial cushion to back you up if you… Read More
The Secrets Your Bank Doesn’t Want You to Know
In Canada, there are a number of major banking institutions. Some of these banks (such as TD or RBC) charge monthly fees to open accounts with them, while others (such as Tangerine) offer free accounts following a base initiation cost. However, no matter what bank you’re with now… Read More
Unexpected Expenses: How to Handle Financial Emergencies
Sponsored by For this blog, we’ve teamed up with our partners at Fairstone. “What can I do in a financial emergency?” – Don’t worry; it happens to all of us. Even if you’ve tried to prepare yourself for the unexpected, we’re often faced with larger expenses than anticipated. Read More
Preparing for Your Retirement in 2018
By the title of this article, you might think we’re referring to the notion that you’re retiring in 2018. While that might be true, we’re also talking about the fact that no matter what age you are, if you’re earning an income, it’s best to start preparing now… Read More
How Lenders Set Their Interest Rates (and How to Beat Them)
Are you considering applying for a mortgage, car loan or another type of credit product? Are you worried that the product’s high-interest rate will damage your finances and ultimately, your credit health? When it comes to loans, interest rates are a factor that many borrowers forget to take… Read More