Not long ago, the Best Joint Bank Account in Canada lists were basically just the Big Five playing musical chairs. RBC, TD, BMO, Scotiabank, CIBC, and maybe Tangerine getting an honourable mention. But let’s be honest: not much separated them, and none of them were offering anything remotely exciting. That all changed when EQ Bank came along and completely changed the game. With automatic high interest rates, $0 account fees, and a refreshingly easy digital experience, EQ Bank has taken wha...| Million Dollar Journey
At any given time, there are numerous bonus offers and bank account promo codes available. But how do you decide which Canadian bank promotions are worth signing up for? To help, we've put together an updated list of the top offers. These promotions include deals from both online banks, as well as traditional brick-and-mortar banks. They cover standalone savings and chequing accounts, as well as “hybrid” accounts, and the offers range from no-fee accounts to premium packages. For a quick ...| 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
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 Motive Financial? Motive Financial, which is under the Canadian Western Bank, is one of Canada’s best known online banks. They offer chequing, savings, RRSP, TFSA, and GIC accounts. Since Motive Financial has no brick and mortar physical locations, they are able to cut down on overhead costs and offer clients some pretty great deals including allowing clients to earn interest on their chequing accounts. Is Motive Financial Safe & Legit? Safety is always a concern when it comes to ...| 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
Now that second quarter earnings are in, I felt like it was an optimal time to update our 2024 Canadian bank stocks article. Ever since I started this website back in 2008, Canadian bank stocks have been reader favourites. The slow-steady-dependable nature of these companies makes them a natural fit for dividend lovers and Canadian retirees, and that’s why several of the banks occupy prominent spots on our Best Canadian Dividend Stocks List. Interest rates can’t go down fast enough for Ca...| Million Dollar Journey