CDIC’s strengthened deposit insurance framework

Changes to deposit insurance took effect on April 30th, adding foreign currency deposits and term deposits of greater than five years to CDIC’s coverage framework. “These changes demonstrate that CDIC is keeping pace with how Canadians bank and save, so they have even greater assurance that their hard-earned money is protected at any of our … Read more

Financial Rules of Thumb to Consider Breaking

[By Pat Mertz Esswein, Kiplinger] Financial rules of thumb circle around the internet like flotsam caught in an eddy. We scrutinized five particularly persistent ones to see how they hold up. Our conclusion: Most have merit as a starting point for setting a financial goal. But depending on your personal circumstances, you may benefit from … Read more

Pandemic personal finance update #2: Bank deposits are something you do NOT need to worry about

[By Rob Carrick, The Globe and Mail] Over the past few weeks, a significant number of people have expressed concern about the safety of their deposits and guaranteed investment certificates at the big banks. “We track sentiment and we are picking that up in our numbers as well,” Peter Routledge, president and CEO of Canada … Read more