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Discover the helpful digital banking security tools that can help protect your bank account and assets from fraud.
A Brampton-based engineering firm is using AI tools to cut rendering time from days to hours, win more work and grow without trading jobs for…
Not all business debt is created equal. Explore the distinctions between healthy and harmful credit and how to leverage debt to boost your…
Did You Know?
44% of Canadians were not prepared for the impact of inflation
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
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4 Digital Banking Security Tools to Help Defend Against Fraud
Discover the helpful digital banking security tools that can help protect your bank account and assets from fraud.
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From 2 Days to 2 Hours: How AI Unlocked Growth for AM Engineering #AIinAction
A Brampton-based engineering firm is using AI tools to cut rendering time from days to hours, win more work and grow without trading jobs for technology
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Strategic Debt, Stronger Business: How to Build Financial Resilience With Smart Borrowing
Not all business debt is created equal. Explore the distinctions between healthy and harmful credit and how to leverage debt to boost your business’s resilience.
Which of the following Cyber Security issues do you struggle with the most?
- Remembering passwords (46.66%)
- Recognizing phishing attempts (8.63%)
- Keeping devices secure from hackers (19.48%)
- Staying up to date with security practices (0%)
Deciding between a consumer proposal and bankruptcy in Canada? Compare timelines, asset protection, costs, and credit impact — and find the path…
In Canada, a consumer proposal is a government-regulated debt solution that lets you repay a portion of what you owe over time. Learn how it works,…
RBC’s Housing Policy Lead shares her analysis.
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67% of Canadians are concerned about their cash flow
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
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See How Much You Could Save in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Quickly See What Your Mortgage Payments Might Look Like
Estimate the cost to buy and own an electric vehicle in Canada, compared to a gas model.
Ideas & Voices
Government grants exist to encourage investment and innovation – but the landscape can be complex. This recap breaks down how to navigate it.
Keep up with your income tax responsibilities as your business evolves
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Over half of Canadians believe retiring comfortably is their most important investing goal
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
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First Home Savings Account (FSHA)
Save for your first home, tax-free
A simple way to manage your day to day spending
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Deciding between a consumer proposal and bankruptcy in Canada? Compare timelines, asset protection, costs, and credit impact — and find the path…
In Canada, a consumer proposal is a government-regulated debt solution that lets you repay a portion of what you owe over time. Learn how it works,…
A consumer proposal can make it easier to manage debt to become debt-free, but it may take a toll on your credit score.
Did You Know?
44% of Canadians were not prepared for the impact of inflation
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
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Consumer Proposal vs Bankruptcy in Canada: What’s the Difference
Deciding between a consumer proposal and bankruptcy in Canada? Compare timelines, asset protection, costs, and credit impact — and find the path that fits your situation.
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What’s a Consumer Proposal in Canada? How it Works, Costs and Eligibility
In Canada, a consumer proposal is a government-regulated debt solution that lets you repay a portion of what you owe over time. Learn how it works, who qualifies, costs and how it compares to bankruptcy.
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How Does a Consumer Proposal Affect Credit Scores?
A consumer proposal can make it easier to manage debt to become debt-free, but it may take a toll on your credit score.
Which of the following Cyber Security issues do you struggle with the most?
- Remembering passwords (46.66%)
- Recognizing phishing attempts (8.63%)
- Keeping devices secure from hackers (19.48%)
- Staying up to date with security practices (0%)
In challenging economic conditions, it’s important to improve your financial resilience to reduce the risk of insolvency. Understanding the common…
Strategies to help individuals who want to avoid personal bankruptcy.
How declaring bankruptcy affects your credit score, and ways to minimize the impact.
Did You Know?
67% of Canadians are concerned about their cash flow
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
Tools & Calculators
See How Much You Could Save in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Quickly See What Your Mortgage Payments Might Look Like
Estimate the cost to buy and own an electric vehicle in Canada, compared to a gas model.
Ideas & Voices
Ready to grow? HGTV Canada's Bryan and Sarah Baeumler share tips and lessons learned while financing their latest project in the Bahamas.
Gaining awareness of what drives you to spend — and over-spend — is the first step toward healthier money habits.
Discover how a budget can keep you in good financial shape — and how budgeting can be easier than you ever thought possible.
Did You Know?
54% of Canadians are paying more attention to their day-to-day living expenses
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
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First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
Save for your first home, tax-free
A simple way to manage your day to day spending
Stay connected to your money and get help reaching your goals
Looking to land your first job as a new graduate? Here’s what you need to know to help secure your first job offer.
Learn how to save money for your dream vacation. Discover the best savings strategies, tips, and RBC tools to make your travel dreams a reality.
While you may be tempted to buy at the top of your price range to get that perfect home, make sure you've thought about the additional costs —…
Did You Know?
44% of Canadians were not prepared for the impact of inflation
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
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Your Guide to Finding an Entry-Level Job as a Recent Graduate
Looking to land your first job as a new graduate? Here’s what you need to know to help secure your first job offer.
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How to Save for Your Next Vacation
Learn how to save money for your dream vacation. Discover the best savings strategies, tips, and RBC tools to make your travel dreams a reality.
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Mortgage 101: Finding the Right-sized Mortgage for You [CHECKLIST]
While you may be tempted to buy at the top of your price range to get that perfect home, make sure you've thought about the additional costs — beyond a mortgage — that come with home ownership.
Which of the following Cyber Security issues do you struggle with the most?
- Remembering passwords (46.66%)
- Recognizing phishing attempts (8.63%)
- Keeping devices secure from hackers (19.48%)
- Staying up to date with security practices (0%)
Get clear answers to Canada's most-asked mortgage questions. Learn about fixed vs. variable rates, down payments, mortgage renewal, and more. Expert…
By understanding the home-buying process you can plan ahead, prepare financially, and find the right home for you.
Get tips and tools on how to pay down your student debt faster.
Did You Know?
67% of Canadians are concerned about their cash flow
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
Tools & Calculators
See How Much You Could Save in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Quickly See What Your Mortgage Payments Might Look Like
Estimate the cost to buy and own an electric vehicle in Canada, compared to a gas model.
Ideas & Voices
Learn strategies to rent out your U.S. property – short or long term
On July 24, 2024 the Bank of Canada released its latest edition of the Monetary Policy Report. Read the highlights here, including how policy is…
Depending on your province, homeowners can access a variety of federal and provincial heat pump rebates and grants.
Did You Know?
Over half of Canadians believe retiring comfortably is their most important investing goal
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
Additional Resources
First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
Save for your first home, tax-free
A simple way to manage your day to day spending
Stay connected to your money and get help reaching your goals
While you may be tempted to buy at the top of your price range to get that perfect home, make sure you've thought about the additional costs —…
By understanding the home-buying process you can plan ahead, prepare financially, and find the right home for you.
Get tips and tools on how to pay down your student debt faster.
Did You Know?
44% of Canadians were not prepared for the impact of inflation
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
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Mortgage 101: Finding the Right-sized Mortgage for You [CHECKLIST]
While you may be tempted to buy at the top of your price range to get that perfect home, make sure you've thought about the additional costs — beyond a mortgage — that come with home ownership.
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Home Buying: Top Tips & Tools for Every Step of the Journey
By understanding the home-buying process you can plan ahead, prepare financially, and find the right home for you.
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How to Repay Student Loans In Canada: A Guide for Grads
Get tips and tools on how to pay down your student debt faster.
Which of the following Cyber Security issues do you struggle with the most?
- Remembering passwords (46.66%)
- Recognizing phishing attempts (8.63%)
- Keeping devices secure from hackers (19.48%)
- Staying up to date with security practices (0%)
Learn about Canada's post-secondary costs, how to save with RESPs, maximize government grants and plan for your child's tuition stress-free.
Learn how parents can balance RESP and RRSP contributions to help pay for their child’s post-secondary education without sacrificing their own…
The Sandwich Generation are Canadians supporting aging parents and children. Learn how financial planning can reduce stress and protect retirement.
Did You Know?
67% of Canadians are concerned about their cash flow
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
Tools & Calculators
See How Much You Could Save in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Quickly See What Your Mortgage Payments Might Look Like
Estimate the cost to buy and own an electric vehicle in Canada, compared to a gas model.
Ideas & Voices
Learn strategies to rent out your U.S. property – short or long term
On July 24, 2024 the Bank of Canada released its latest edition of the Monetary Policy Report. Read the highlights here, including how policy is…
Depending on your province, homeowners can access a variety of federal and provincial heat pump rebates and grants.
Did You Know?
54% of Canadians are paying more attention to their day-to-day living expenses
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
Additional Resources
First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
Save for your first home, tax-free
A simple way to manage your day to day spending
Stay connected to your money and get help reaching your goals
Discover the helpful digital banking security tools that can help protect your bank account and assets from fraud.
Recovery scams promise to help people reclaim their losses from fraud – but often lead to even more financial loss. Discover how these schemes…
Looking to open an RBC student account? Here's everything you should know about student banking, from account features and benefits to eligibility…
Did You Know?
44% of Canadians were not prepared for the impact of inflation
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
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4 Digital Banking Security Tools to Help Defend Against Fraud
Discover the helpful digital banking security tools that can help protect your bank account and assets from fraud.
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Spotting Scams: What to Know About Recovery Scams
Recovery scams promise to help people reclaim their losses from fraud – but often lead to even more financial loss. Discover how these schemes operate, what to watch for and how to protect yourself from becoming a repeat target.
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Your Guide to Student Banking in Canada
Looking to open an RBC student account? Here's everything you should know about student banking, from account features and benefits to eligibility requirements.
Which of the following Cyber Security issues do you struggle with the most?
- Remembering passwords (46.66%)
- Recognizing phishing attempts (8.63%)
- Keeping devices secure from hackers (19.48%)
- Staying up to date with security practices (0%)
While you may be tempted to buy at the top of your price range to get that perfect home, make sure you've thought about the additional costs —…
It’s easy to accept cookies or allow app permissions without a second thought – but these quick choices shape how your data is collected and used….
Latest update: The Bank of Canada holds its interest rate at 2.25%.
Did You Know?
67% of Canadians are concerned about their cash flow
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
Tools & Calculators
See How Much You Could Save in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Quickly See What Your Mortgage Payments Might Look Like
Estimate the cost to buy and own an electric vehicle in Canada, compared to a gas model.
Ideas & Voices
With the right credit card, you could relax in a lounge before your flight—for free
The top scams of 2025 are a mix of old and new as fraudsters draw on proven techniques and add modern twists.
Infographics on ways to help safeguard your home from extreme heat, flooding, and wildfires.
Did You Know?
54% of Canadians are paying more attention to their day-to-day living expenses
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
Additional Resources
First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
Save for your first home, tax-free
A simple way to manage your day to day spending
Stay connected to your money and get help reaching your goals
A Brampton-based engineering firm is using AI tools to cut rendering time from days to hours, win more work and grow without trading jobs for…
Not all business debt is created equal. Explore the distinctions between healthy and harmful credit and how to leverage debt to boost your…
RBC’s Housing Policy Lead shares her analysis.
Did You Know?
44% of Canadians were not prepared for the impact of inflation
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
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From 2 Days to 2 Hours: How AI Unlocked Growth for AM Engineering #AIinAction
A Brampton-based engineering firm is using AI tools to cut rendering time from days to hours, win more work and grow without trading jobs for technology
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Strategic Debt, Stronger Business: How to Build Financial Resilience With Smart Borrowing
Not all business debt is created equal. Explore the distinctions between healthy and harmful credit and how to leverage debt to boost your business’s resilience.
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What This Year’s Housing Announcements Could Mean for Developers and the Market
RBC’s Housing Policy Lead shares her analysis.
Which of the following Cyber Security issues do you struggle with the most?
- Remembering passwords (46.66%)
- Recognizing phishing attempts (8.63%)
- Keeping devices secure from hackers (19.48%)
- Staying up to date with security practices (0%)
As global trade policy continues to change, RBC sat down with Ambassador Darci Vetter to learn about evolving global agri-food trade dynamics and how…
Global forces are reshaping farm finances. Here's what Canada's next generation of producers needs to know—and how to position for success
We spoke to a company that has been working with circularity since the 2000s.
Did You Know?
67% of Canadians are concerned about their cash flow
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
Tools & Calculators
See How Much You Could Save in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Quickly See What Your Mortgage Payments Might Look Like
Estimate the cost to buy and own an electric vehicle in Canada, compared to a gas model
Ideas & Voices
With a sharp business mind and dedicated support team, Rebecca Swedlove created a buoyant franchise business that’s set to expand. Here's how she…
5 best practices for maximizing ROI on sustainable commercial building upgrades.
Canada’s businesses find themselves in a position where they need to adapt as trade tensions become the new normal.
Did You Know?
54% of Canadians are paying more attention to their day-to-day living expenses
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
Additional Resources
First Home Savings Account (FSHA)
Save for your first home, tax-free
A simple way to manage your day to day spending
Stay connected to your money and get help reaching your goals
Learn the differences between saving and investing and how to decide the best move for your money.
Get all the info you need about Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions before the upcoming deadline.
This guide offers an overview of tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) and how they work. Learn the benefits of having a TFSA, the ins and outs of…
Did You Know?
44% of Canadians were not prepared for the impact of inflation
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
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Learn the differences between saving and investing and how to decide the best move for your money.
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RRSP Contribution Deadline & Limits Guide
Get all the info you need about Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions before the upcoming deadline.
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TFSA Accounts: What They Are and How They Work
This guide offers an overview of tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) and how they work. Learn the benefits of having a TFSA, the ins and outs of contributing to the account, investing options and beneficiary implications.
Which of the following Cyber Security issues do you struggle with the most?
- Remembering passwords (46.66%)
- Recognizing phishing attempts (8.63%)
- Keeping devices secure from hackers (19.48%)
- Staying up to date with security practices (0%)
This guide will walk you through five key steps on how to assess your financial health and prepare yourself for success in 2026 and beyond.
Asking yourself these three questions about your goals, tax considerations and contribution room can help you make the right decision.
Canadians now have three major registered investments accounts to choose from. Here’s how to determine which ones best meet your needs.
Did You Know?
67% of Canadians are concerned about their cash flow
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
Tools & Calculators
See How Much You Could Save in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Quickly See What Your Mortgage Payments Might Look Like
Estimate the cost to buy and own an electric vehicle in Canada, compared to a gas model
Ideas & Voices
Find out about the bandwagon effect and how it can skew your decisions.
Why a Montreal-based freelancer credits her father for putting her on solid footing when it comes to money.
Ready to earn some passive income? Here are the basics of creating regular cash flows from investments without breaking (too much of) a sweat.
Did You Know?
54% of Canadians are paying more attention to their day-to-day living expenses
Source: RBC 2023 Financial Independence Poll
Additional Resources
First Home Savings Account (FSHA)
Save for your first home, tax-free
A simple way to manage your day to day spending
Stay connected to your money and get help reaching your goals
Money Academy
Learn the basics about budgeting, investing & borrowing, and how interest rates and inflation impact your bottom line.
