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6 Best Prepaid Cards in Canada

Choosing between paying debit and credit can be challenging. On one hand, credit cards put you into debt, but on the other, they have nice rewards programs, such as cashback. On the other hand, while debit cards only allow you to spend the money you own, there aren’t any good cashback programs. That’s where prepaid cards come in. They combine the best of both worlds, allowing you to spend only the money you own while still offering some nice cashback programs.

by Gary Teleky / September 8th, 2022

Microsoft Rewards Review

One of the best ways to make money is earning it on things you already do. With Microsoft Rewards, you can get paid just to surf the web. The only real sacrifices you’ll have to make are spending a few minutes answering quizzes and using Bing as a search engine. In exchange for your time usage of Bing, you’ll get Microsoft Rewards points, which you can redeem for gift cards, Microsoft products and plenty of other stuff.

by Gary Teleky / August 27th, 2022

Best No-Fee Chequing Accounts

A chequing account can be pretty expensive, with fees ranging from 5 up to 15 dollars per month. However, in exchange for a few sacrifices, you can open a chequing account without having to pay a monthly fee. But is it worth it, and what are the best banks to choose from?

by Gary Teleky / August 10th, 2022

Wealthsimple Review

Trading stocks is pretty fun, but in Canada, it’ll also be pretty expensive. Almost all stock brokers will charge a trading commission, one anywhere from 5 to 15 dollars. One exception, the only one, in fact, is Wealthsimple. It’s the only no-fee stock broker in Canada. But is it any good?

by Gary Teleky / August 14th, 2022

Swagbucks Review

Earning money online is good fun. You get money without having to leave the comfort of your home. However, it can also be hard and requires a lot of effort and skill. Swagbucks requires neither. You can sign up and start earning in seconds, without doing any hard work. Surveys, offers, shopping and more, there are plenty of ways to earn money off Swagbucks. But is it worth it?

by Gary Teleky / November 10th, 2022

Reklaim Review

Earning money generally requires some work on your part, and in the world of online rewards websites, this work generally comes in the shape of filling out surveys. With Reklaim (formerly known as Killi), however, you won’t need to manually hand over your personal information, they’ll do it for you and they promise to pay you for it too. But is it worth it? Let’s find out.

by Gary Teleky/ September 3rd, 2022

Questrade Review

With over 30 billion dollars under management and 2022 years of experience, Questrade is one of Canada’s most popular stockbrokers, and certainly one to consider. In this review, we’ll take an in-depth look at Questrade, the fees you’ll pay, the trading experience and whether or not it really is Canada’s number one stockbroker.