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RBC $4.25M Penalty: What Happened and What Customers Should Check
RBC faces a $4.25M FCAC penalty over inaccurate statements and extra fees. Here's what happened, who may be affected, and what to check now.
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TFSA vs Non-Registered Account in Canada: Which Should You Use First?
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18 min readRBC $4.25M Penalty: What Happened and What Customers Should Check
RBC faces a $4.25M FCAC penalty over inaccurate statements and extra fees. Here's what happened, who may be affected, and what to check now.
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Wealthsimple 1% Match 2026: How Much You Get for Moving $25K to $2M
See how Wealthsimple's 1% Match works in 2026, with bonus examples from $25,000 to $2 million, monthly payouts and hold-period rules.
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TFSA vs Non-Registered Account in Canada: Which Should You Use First?
A beginner-friendly comparison of TFSAs and non-registered investment accounts in Canada, including contribution room, withdrawals, taxes, capital gains, interest, dividends and when to use each.
Money Basics4 min read
Ultimate Newcomer Guide to Canada: Visas, Banking, Credit, Benefits and First Steps
A complete newcomer guide to Canada covering visas, SIN, phone plans, banking, money transfers, credit, benefits, housing, utilities, health coverage, taxes, work, transportation, and first steps.
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Bank of Canada Rate Announcement June 2026: Why the Rate Stayed at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% on June 10, 2026. Here is what the decision means for inflation, GDP, mortgages, savings accounts, and household budgets.
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Best Bank Accounts for Newcomers to Canada: What to Open First
A practical guide to newcomer bank accounts in Canada, including the banking system, fees, newcomer bonuses, the Big 5 banks, Wealthsimple, Tangerine, and what to open first.
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