Banking Basics

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Banks use the prime rate to set interest for different types of loans.

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Best High-Interest Savings Accounts in Canada 2023

A high interest rate on your savings will help you keep your money from losing value over time.

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Find out what it means when a cheque has been given the bank's seal of approval.

By Esther Trattner

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