savings accounts

Using a TFSA is a great way to avoid paying taxes. However, it can be a bit confusing for many Canadians, primarily due to the name. While you can put many different types of investments—like stocks … 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

A recent survey from BDO suggesting that 3 in 10 Canadians don’t have enough money to meet their needs highlights just how important it is for parents to teach their children about personal finance. It is … Read More

Having a regular savings account means you’ll earn little interest. But if you choose a high-interest savings account offered by a smaller financial institution, you can earn a lot more interest. As of Sept. 23, 2018, … Read More

Becoming a homeowner changes many aspects of your life and your finances. Your living expenses will usually increase as you pay for more than just a monthly rent payment. You’ll have to worry about (and budget … Read More

Renting an apartment or home is an excellent option and makes sense in many situations. But perhaps you are tired of leasing and want to lay down some roots. You’ve decided to start saving for a … Read More

It’s easy to accept things as they’ve always been; making peace with routine and the status quo because that’s all we’ve ever known. That sort of Laissez-faire attitude, however, can be detrimental to your finances. For … Read More

Ratehub.ca has become the first Canadian financial product comparison website to offer bilingual rate comparisons for banking and investment products. “French-speaking Canadians currently lack access to an online platform that offers a fair comparison of the … Read More

When you sign up for a credit card, you’ll usually get a packet with information about all the included benefits. Credit card holders get perks like points, free insurance on travel and rental cars, and extended … Read More

This year we are proud to launch the inaugural Ratehub.ca 2017 Personal Finance Awards. The focus of this year’s awards is centred on the deposits vertical where we’ve selected the top-performing chequing accounts, high-interest savings accounts … Read More