It is official; the financial product of the year has been announced and the winner will come at no surprise to many people. What is Product of the Year? Product of the Year is a distinction award for consumer products that reward innovation, and Canada’s most discerning critics determine it. Product of the Year has

Scotiabank and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) are on a path to bringing big changes in the way they charge fees on personal accounts. The changes occurring at both of these banks are in response to a growing migration by Canadians to online banking, however the bigger issue lies as Canada’s big banks

There comes a time in a person’s life when they feel that their current situation in life is just not good enough. This feeling can happen for practically anything. Whether you are unhappy with your current job, living situation or even your current bank. In respects to your current bank, it is always great to

The security at banks have definitely improved from the past, especially when it concerns debit cards. In the past we have seen that when fraud comes up with a person’s debit card, unless the cardholder contacts their respective bank, the card would be active, allowing the fraudster to use it as he/she pleases. A friend

Today I will share an interesting story about a young man’s savings habits, and what one change in his account did for him. My brother is what you may consider a frivolous spender, he hardly saves, when he does save it is only because he gets a lump sum of money at once, however that

Every Canadian has been charged for an unnecessary fee at least once in their life, whether it was a cheque that bounced or you withdrew money at an ATM that is no affiliated with your bank. These fees are definitely ones we can avoid with a bit of planning, which will ultimately let you keep

ING Direct is known for its innovative products, that only entice both current and new customers to its bank. ING Direct has brought back their Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) Kick Start Program for the 3rd year. In 2011, Canadians can save an additional $5,000 without being taxed on the interest they earn in a