Where To Find The Best Home Equity Lender

Mortgage

Key takeaways Home equity loans can be obtained from various lenders such as banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders and online-only lenders. The best home equity lender for you is likely the one that offers you…

Should I Do My Own Taxes?Weigh the Options

Debt Management

Prepare to File Your Taxes in March Whether you decide to go DIY or not for filing your taxes, start sooner rather than later. By the first week in March you should have all necessary tax forms from your employer, including your T4, T4A, T5, RRSP contribution slips, donation receipts,…

Best credit union savings account rates in March 2026

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PM Images/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Credit unions are not-for-profit, member-owned institutions that commonly offer savings accounts with above-average rates, low minimum deposit requirements and low (or no) fees. While some credit unions restrict membership to those of a certain location or occupation, others make it easy for anyone to…

Banking giant HSBC considers job reductions due to AI, report suggests

Markets

Global banking giant HSBC Holdings Plc is considering significant job reductions in the years ahead, as CEO Georges Elhedery bets on artificial intelligence to downsize middle and back offices, Bloomberg reported. The greatest impact is anticipated to be seen among non-client-facing positions in global service centers, but the evaluation is…

The lending process “was probably the biggest headache” |

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Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate When Jessica Lee bought her townhome in Nashville, Tennessee, the builder offered 5% in closing costs if she’d borrow from their preferred lender. The 28-year-old financial analyst felt if she didn’t use the lender, she wouldn’t get the house. “If the builder is offering it, it’d…