According to the TD Canada Trust Everyday Banking Poll, there are 3 reasons that Canadians give for why they have missed their bills. Canadians tend to overlook the implications of missed bill payments; surprisingly, 43% of respondents think that there is no consequence if they miss a bill payment. They feel that they have to

While searching the internet I came across an interesting article on the The Financial Brand: the article is “Meet PAT, FirstOntario;s remote video teller”. FirstOntario Credit Union is now providing video banking, making them the first financial institution in Canada to offer this feature. Similar to an ATM, PAT gives cash and takes deposits, however PAT,

In life there is never a reason you should not be prepared; with that said after enduring the last recession we may have all seen how important it is to have an emergency fund. An emergency fund is a savings you designate for a rough times; the purpose of an emergency fund is to provide

Teaching children basic money management is not always done, it tends to be overlooked and what happens is that children have to learn it for themselves as they grow up. How children may learn about money management tends to happen through trial and error. After looking throughout the Internet, I found an interesting program created

North Shore Credit Union (NSCU) has taken piggy banks to a whole other level for children with the introduction of an innovative financial literacy program called Wishbank. This program is the first of its kind in Canada to introduce basic money management concepts to kids in their primary school years based on a unique three-part

If you happen to be among the many people in Canada who are tired of paying banking fees, then there might be another option you have yet to try out. Coast Capital Savings is offering their ‘Free Chequing, Free Debit and More Account’ to customers; making this a free chequing account offered by a full

For small businesses looking for a good banking solution, HSBC has brought out the HSBC Business Direct, a great banking option for small business owners. According to HSBC, the HSBC Business Direct provides all of the services and transactions a typical small business needs to manage its day to day banking. The HSBC Business Direct