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EQ Bank: U.S. Dollar Account

November 23, 2024 CP 2

EQ Bank’s U.S. Dollar Account, is a Thrifty favorite for anyone wanting to earn higher interest on U.S. Dollar savings. A few highights: As noted […]

How to Earn Higher Interest on USD Savings

September 28, 2024 CP 18

The US Federal Reserve has started to lower its target interest rate. We set out some strategies for earning more interest on USD savings. Earning […]

High Interest Savings Deal Alert: DUCA Offering 6% [this offer is no longer on DUCA’s website]

March 30, 2024 CP 0

Attention Fellow Savers! DUCA has increased its “earn more” promotional offer and is now offering 6% interest for new money deposits into its high interest […]

A Three-Month Term Deposit Paying 5.05%? [this rate has expired]

September 9, 2023 CP 1

Attention Fellow Savers! We wanted to bring to your attention Hubert Financial’s Redeemable One-Year Term Deposit. This product offers the potential for an above average […]

[this offer has ended] High Interest Savings Deal Alert: Manulife Bank Offering 5% [new deposits only]

August 12, 2023 CP 0

Attention Fellow Savers! Manulife Bank is offering 5% for the first 4 months on new deposits to a newly opened Advantage Savings Account. Like other […]

The Tesla Model 3 in Canada: Top Pre-Purchase FAQs [and a Tesla referral link for free charging credit]

May 13, 2023 LP 2

Are you considering buying a Tesla Model 3 in Canada? Despite Mr. Thrifty’s admonishments against car ownership, sometimes a private vehicle is desirable for the […]

Best Bank for Newcomers to Canada? Check out National Bank of Canada

May 13, 2023 LP 0

In our article about The Best Bank Accounts for Newcomers to Canada, we cover the eligibility requirements and key considerations for opening a bank account […]

A Primer on Deposit Insurance

March 18, 2023 CP 0

Deposits placed with Canadian regulated banks and credit unions are generally insured by the Canadian Federal Government or a Provincial Government, depending on where the […]

[This offer has ended] Deal Alert: EQ Bank Offering 5.00% on its 1-year GIC

February 25, 2023 CP 0

Attention Fellow Savers! EQ Bank, a Thrifty favorite, is running a limited-time promotional offer: 5.00% on its 1-year GIC. You need to be an account […]

The National Bank World Elite Mastercard – Why it Deserves a Place in Your Wallet

January 14, 2023 CP 0

We continue our curated profile of credit cards that are worth the annual fee with our review of the National Bank World Elite Mastercard. The […]

Tesla Model 3 in Canadian Winter: Surviving Overnight

January 7, 2023 LP 0

Since Teslas are designed by soft Californians, many potential Canadian customers have uncertainties about how the Tesla Model 3 might perform in severe Canadian winter […]

Best Value Internet in Montreal [+ a referral code to save $40!]

November 1, 2022 LP 0

If you’re here just for a quick referral code to save on Fizz Home Internet OR Mobile, here is Mr. Thrifty’s code: 9RDDQ. The amount […]

Neo Financial: What You Need To Know About Neo

October 30, 2022 LP 2

Neo Financial is a rapidly-growing neobank which offers an attractive rewards program. Should you open an account with Neo? Read our take.

[this offer has ended] High Interest Savings Deal Alert: RBC Offering 4.2% for 3 months

October 29, 2022 CP 0

Attention Fellow Savers! RBC Royal Bank is offering 4.2% interest for deposits made in the first 3 months in its High Interest eSavings Account. The […]

[this offer has ended] High Interest Savings Deal Alert: Manulife Bank Offering 3.75% interest (new accounts only) [was 3.50%]

October 1, 2022 CP 0

Attention Fellow Savers! Manulife Bank is offering a promotional interest rate of 3.75% in its Advantage Account. The offer is available to customers who open […]

[this offer has ended] High Interest Savings Deal Alert: National Bank of Canada Offering 4.25% (New and Existing Accounts)

September 16, 2022 CP 0

Attention Fellow Savers! National Bank of Canada is offering a promotional rate of 4.25% until December 13, 2022 on new deposits to its High Interest […]