While our EQ Bank Review details why it is our top pick for Canada’s best online bank and high interest savings account, Tangerine is our runner-up in more than one category. The Canadian online banking scene really boils down to a two-horse race between EQ and Tangerine. And seeing as Tangerine is our former top-recommended bank in Canada, we’re clearly fans of both. In this review we’ll give you the full details about Tangerine’s most popular offerings. We’ll also show you how...| Million Dollar Journey
Imagine racing across campus to make it to your early morning lecture when, suddenly, your coffee spills all over the front of your hoodie—the cleanest one you could find. You've got a lab report due, papers to write, midterms coming up fast, and you’re exhausted. Between paying rent, tuition, and buying next semester’s textbooks, your wallet has never been stretched so thin. You need a bank account that is flexible and accessible, but who has the time to research bank accounts? And w...| Million Dollar Journey
An RESP, or Registered Education Savings Plan, is a registered tax-deferred investment account designed to help pay for a child’s education. In other words, RESPs are the best possible way to pay for your child’s eventual college and/or university bills! RESPs are eligible for government grants (re: Free Money) of up to $7,200. In this post, we’ll fill you in on all the basics of RESPs, from how (and where) to set up an RESP, and how to maximize your RESP contributions. What is an RES...| Million Dollar Journey
EQ Notice is a new product not offered by any other Canadian bank - a hybrid between a HISA and a GIC. We review it and let you know if it's safe & good to use.| Million Dollar Journey
The best Canadian high interest savings accounts for 2024 combine a mix of high interest rates, with no-fee banking, and elite user-friendly platforms. One thing to note right off the top: If your savings goal is more than 6 months in the future, you should likely be checking out our Best GIC Rates in Canada Comparison instead of using a high interest savings account. That said, our top HISAs are an excellent short term investment option when it comes to saving for a trip, storing an emergenc...| Million Dollar Journey
What is Scotiabank? Scotiabank, officially known as the Bank of Nova Scotia, is one of Canada’s Big Five banks. Established in Halifax in 1832, it has grown to be considered as Canada’s most international bank, serving over 25 million customers worldwide. It is one of Canada’s oldest and most trusted banks with a full range of banking products. In this Scotiabank review, I’m going to focus on Scotiabank’s Ultimate Package and Preferred Package, which offer the most value to custom...| Million Dollar Journey
With more and more options available, choosing the best chequing account in Canada isn’t as easy as you might assume. When was the last time you wrote a cheque anyways? You’re probably not pulling out a cheque book at the grocery store or using it to settle monthly bills. I’d reckon you’re paying most bills these days via e-transfer, with a credit card, or with a mobile banking app. While we no longer spend hours each month writing cheques or balancing our checkbooks, the need for...| Million Dollar Journey
If you prefer to do all your banking from the comfort of your home and don’t mind not having access to face-to-face help if required, then a bank that offers high interest savings accounts is a good choice for you. But not all online banks are created equal. Simplii Financial (as it has been known since 2017) has been around for a number of years, but how does it stack up to other online banks like EQ and Tangerine? In this Simplii Financial review, we are sharing our take on this online ...| Million Dollar Journey
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account TypeInterest RateBest ForDaily High Interest Account1.25%* (Plus 2.75% if you direct deposit your pay)People who want the highest consistent interest rate in Canada + free e-transfers + super cheap international money conversion + FREE BANKING + USD Accounts for Canadians EQ GICs2.60% - 3.60%Folks looking to get a high ultra-safe return EQ TFSA Account3.60%The highest guaranteed rate of return in a TFSA in Canada.EQ RRSP Account3.60%The hig...| Million Dollar Journey