Banking Basics

Prime Rate in Canada | Current Rate | Rate History [July 2024]

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

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How to Create an Emergency Fund

Don't let an unexpected emergency clear out your household finances

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What Is a Certified Cheque?

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

By Esther Trattner

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