chequing accounts

Most Canadians who own a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) are well-aware that the account shelters their investments from taxes. Nevertheless, a majority of people who own a TFSA aren’t entirely familiar with the versatility of this … Read More

Finding the best chequing accounts in Canada can be a difficult task for many. With transaction limits, ATM fees, and monthly account charges, chequing account expenses can add up fairly quickly. The good news is that there are several cost-effective chequing accounts that can save you most — if not all — of the fees typically associated with a chequing account.

Have you ever wanted a chequing account with a rate as competitive as a high-interest savings account? Well, you’re in luck, because these accounts exist, and while somewhat rare, hybrid bank accounts are great financial products that allow Canadians to earn high-interest on chequing account deposits.

A chequing account is something almost every Canadian citizen uses throughout their entire life. That said, a product with everyday use can rack up a significant amount of unnecessary fees — if the bank or credit … Read More

In the United Kingdom, switching banks is incredibly easy. The Current Account Switch Service (chequing accounts are known as current accounts in the UK) is a free service that automatically closes your old account, moves your … Read More

The term Big Five says it all: When it comes to banking, Canadians don’t have much choice. If your current chequing account is your first and only, you’re among friends — a large number of respondents in … Read More

Credit unions are a big part of the Canadian banking system. Canada’s credit unions have more than 5-million members, and there are hundreds of local credit unions and caisses populaires serving communities from coast-to-coast. While credit … Read More

As a Canadian, it’s rare that you’ll make a direct investment yourself. Residential real estate and other appreciable property (like collectables or gold, for example) are the most common exceptions to this rule. You can buy … Read More

Chequing account fees are expensive. In Canada, some premium accounts cost as much as $30 every month – that’s $360 every year. And even though those high-end options come with all the bells and whistles you … Read More

The humble bank account – in all of financial services it seems to be the product that is easiest to understand. Money goes in, it sometimes earns interest, you often pay fees, and then you withdraw … Read More