High-Interest Savings Accounts Explained: Double your savings faster!

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  • Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
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    Need a place for emergency funds or short-term savings? Regular accounts earn almost nothing. Many Canadians missed that while mortgage rates rose, chequing and savings rates stayed low. A high-interest savings account (HISA), or high-interest yield account (HYSA) helps your money grow and double faster, fighting (although not keeping up!) with inflation. We’ll also talk about how to choose the best high-interest savings accounts in Canada 2024 and avoid common mistakes. #HISA #CanadianSavingsAccount #HighyieldSavingsAccounts #livingincanada
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Комментарии • 67

  • @oracleofdelphiii
    @oracleofdelphiii 8 месяцев назад +6

    I'm not even a newcomer to Canada but this stuff was never taught to me so thank you!! I was just looking into using a high-interest savings account versus investing in GICs; these vids are super helpful!

  • @DexEm2020
    @DexEm2020 8 месяцев назад +13

    Tangerine used to be ING. Scotia took over the bank and rebranded it as Tangerine after ING left. A few years later, my "high-interest" savings account dropped to 0.7%

  • @howardbetts9133
    @howardbetts9133 3 месяца назад +2

    I jump back and forth between Tangernine and Simplli high interest accounts in an attempt to always get the highest rate. Thanks for this video.

  • @zulacormat3693
    @zulacormat3693 4 дня назад

    Do you have a video of how to trafrr your hisa from other institution to tangerine

  • @lacha608
    @lacha608 4 часа назад

    How do you find ETHICAL high interest savings accounts?

  • @JordanFayter
    @JordanFayter 8 месяцев назад +11

    I have a bank account with KOHO Financial which is earning me 5% interest, 2% cash back, an average of 6.5% extra cash back with 1K+ cash back partners, free credit score, 50% off credit building, no foreign transaction fees. I also have an account with EQ Bank which earns 4% interest on CAD balance, 3% interest on USD balance, and some RSP and TFSA GICs.

    • @quincymarquis-brown5803
      @quincymarquis-brown5803 6 месяцев назад +2

      Is there a time limit for Koho’s interest?

    • @JordanFayter
      @JordanFayter 6 месяцев назад

      @@quincymarquis-brown5803 no but they do a plan/tier thing for the stuff they offer.

  • @aman888
    @aman888 8 месяцев назад +7

    Parking my spare cash in Simplii at 5.5%. And when that expires in July, hopefully Tangerine or EQ will have a promo rate.

  • @Dor_alien
    @Dor_alien 7 месяцев назад +2

    Great video it explained HISA's quite well, but from what I understand the interest earned in a HISA is taxable. Could you please explain how this taxation works?

  • @colleencents
    @colleencents 5 месяцев назад +1

    Do you pay tax on interest earned in these accounts??

  • @earthsteward9
    @earthsteward9 8 месяцев назад +2

    Perfect place for an emergency fund or contingency fund or whatever you want to call it.

  • @Northern_Squirrel
    @Northern_Squirrel 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks for the video. There are ton of videos circulating regarding HISA and the interest we would receive is much higher than traditional banks. I think it’s important to know a few things before opening such accounts.
    Yes it’s a good to earn 4% interest but keep in mind it’s interest income and subject to marginal tax at the end of the year. If someone really have excess cash, perhaps a better place to earn a tax efficient income by investing in blue chip Canadian companies that pay eligible dividends. But of cause if someone need cash for emergency, HISA would be a better option but the high interest is not a sure thing unless it’s in cashable GIC.
    And another thing to consider is what BOC would do with interest rates over the next 1-3 years. If BOC lowers interest rates significantly, I don’t believe 4% interest in HISA is realistic.

    • @LivinginCanada
      @LivinginCanada  7 месяцев назад +1

      the HISA rate will definitely go down in the coming years, so it's just something to take advantage of now. I agree, I would never leave a large amount beyond the emergency savings amount in an HISA, the opportunity cost is far too high! Yes, stocks, and in my opinion index funds are a great place to park them

  • @cheekymonkeygirl3378
    @cheekymonkeygirl3378 6 месяцев назад +3

    I talked to the most high-interest saving account agents and they said after the promotional offer is over, and we decide to transfer or withdraw the fund, the gained interest will be deducted. 😢😢😢

    • @Officialoshanna
      @Officialoshanna 5 месяцев назад

      Can we get a little more info on this, does this depend on the financial institution, the type of contract you signed ect…?

    • @cheekymonkeygirl3378
      @cheekymonkeygirl3378 4 месяца назад

      @@Officialoshanna I don’s know. 😾

  • @chillkid1465
    @chillkid1465 8 месяцев назад

    How would this compare to the ETFs from 2 weeks ago
    Honestly gold seems to be the simplest option to me

  • @christinellanora3671
    @christinellanora3671 6 месяцев назад +2

    Hi, very simple and informative. Thank you! You mentioned you’re using Wealthsimple. So am I. I was wondering if your savings are sheltered in a TFSA in Wealthsimple? Can their cash account be put in a TFSA and if yes, can you share how? Thanks so much!

  • @oasisbeach
    @oasisbeach 6 месяцев назад

    How much is the capital tax?

  • @jamesstuart3346
    @jamesstuart3346 6 месяцев назад

    I've been an EQ customer for 3 years and their high interest savings account has not paid over 2.5%. When did they pay 4%?

  • @InvestInFrench
    @InvestInFrench 2 месяца назад

    Thank you ! I just open an account with Motive, 5.35% 🤑🤑🤑🤑

  • @amiepant9349
    @amiepant9349 8 месяцев назад

    Can someone living in the US use wealth simple savings account?

  • @JayB-JayB
    @JayB-JayB 8 месяцев назад

    I always learn something new on this channel!😃👍

  • @DanPocketRocket
    @DanPocketRocket 8 месяцев назад

    Great video! I prefer money market etfs in a tfsa for tax purposes. Of course this can be combined w other investments.

  • @billjohnson7904
    @billjohnson7904 8 месяцев назад

    Some TFSA withdrawals are instant with some holdings.

  • @bdidimful
    @bdidimful 8 месяцев назад +1

    Do you have a recommendation where to open a first bank account in Canada if I'm moving as a student with a nice sum of savings?

    • @LivinginCanada
      @LivinginCanada  8 месяцев назад +2

      Not a specific bank, but I'd recommend looking for specific student accounts because they offer a lot of benefits (e.g. no minimum balance to get $0 monthly fees, no annual fee credit card, etc.)

    • @bdidimful
      @bdidimful 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@LivinginCanada Thank you! your channel has been amazing in helping me figure out the daunting task of managing my money in a new country. You make it SO accessible and I love seeing women taking control of their finances

    • @mbahgugel271
      @mbahgugel271 8 месяцев назад +2

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  • @arungupta9140
    @arungupta9140 5 месяцев назад

    I have multiple TFSA accounts, some of which are difficult to track. Is there a centralized database where I can find out all of my accounts, or at least remaining investment room?

    • @kendrick10601
      @kendrick10601 5 месяцев назад +1

      You can find your remaining investment room on the CRA website; the information is updated once a year, and gives your what you had left on january 1st. You'll have to substract the contributions you did this year.

  • @Makaniya
    @Makaniya 2 месяца назад

    My wealth simple cash account shows that I earn only 2.75%. You said you get 4%! I’m at doing something wrong?

  • @rudrapbiswas
    @rudrapbiswas 7 месяцев назад

    Hi,
    We are planning to move to Ontario by November 2024. As I was searching for blogs related to Canada relocation, I landed to your channel. This particular video is really informative. I appreciate and thanks for posting.
    Further can you please share me some info on cost of living. What is the descent salary to live in Ontario for a family of 3 (2 adult and a 7 year old kid)? How much in hand it comes after tax deductions? How can I get a house in rent there in Ontario within a gated community as we will be completely new?

  • @tsybze
    @tsybze 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video as always!

  • @Alexandreitsme
    @Alexandreitsme 8 месяцев назад +1

    how to unlock 6% at Tangerine?

  • @JayB-JayB
    @JayB-JayB 8 месяцев назад

    Great advice 😊👍
    Great channel😊👍

  • @HenryLau-pv1kp
    @HenryLau-pv1kp 8 месяцев назад

    Wouldn’t opening new accounts (and closing them) regularly have an adverse effect on the credit score?

    • @JohnHobbs-o3z
      @JohnHobbs-o3z 8 месяцев назад

      All these institutions have your info,they will red flag u eventually.

  • @BUILDYBUNCH
    @BUILDYBUNCH 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great tips. Thank you.

  • @gourabsarker9552
    @gourabsarker9552 8 месяцев назад +1

    Mam is your household income 200k dollars a year in Canada? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

  • @funtimes7305
    @funtimes7305 5 месяцев назад +1

    5k more after 10 years is still not fair

  • @danimationstudios9289
    @danimationstudios9289 6 месяцев назад +1

    Is it worth it to get high interest savings if you have to claim them for taxes tho??

    • @kickbeez642
      @kickbeez642 4 месяца назад +1

      I believe I've had a HISA opened for like a decade now and didn't know what to do with it. There's only 2 cents in there. I'm also wondering about this too. I believe my mom had one open with 200 in there she wasn't aware of and it affected her tax return.

  • @muhan8276
    @muhan8276 8 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you for doing the video I requested :)

  • @serenitysessionz
    @serenitysessionz 8 месяцев назад +5

    I'm setting up a WealthSimple account - they are asking for my SIN #. I'm assuming this is necessary?

    • @danielmak1836
      @danielmak1836 8 месяцев назад +4

      It is necessary for Tax Reporting (T5) as you earn interest.

    • @The_real_Toddington
      @The_real_Toddington 8 месяцев назад

      Yes

    • @user-uk6yz1my8h
      @user-uk6yz1my8h 8 месяцев назад +1

      In a savings account, you pay taxes on the money you gain.

  • @itwins3517
    @itwins3517 8 месяцев назад +3

    Nah. If you have the money and don't use it as often, might as well get Redeemable GIC instead, which gives even higher interests than HIS. 1.6% for HIS vs 3.9% for Redeemable GIC.
    HIS has lots of transaction and monthly service charges whereas Redeemable GIC has none whatsoever. Redeemable GIC does have probation periods but usually 1-3 months

    • @LivinginCanada
      @LivinginCanada  8 месяцев назад +1

      Redeemable GICs are also a good option. There are digital banks/financial institutions without monthly fee charges that offer 4-5% though. So just compare and see what works better!

    • @kaizokud42
      @kaizokud42 8 месяцев назад

      I would rather buy defensive Canadian stocks or etf.

    • @greatwhitenorthtreasures3606
      @greatwhitenorthtreasures3606 8 месяцев назад

      Agreed. Have a one year cashable GIC with one of the big 5 at 4.1% (actually 1 in a set of laddered GICs). Because I'm curious (and funding a trip soon), I did a partial redemption on 3% of the money in it during business hours and online. I figured it would take 1-2 business days for the funds (and accumulated interest on it - well past 30 day probation period) to move. It's now 9 pm and the redemption plus interest already moved into account of my choice (no fees or charges, of course). Seamless. Heidi in Vancouver

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    • @LivinginCanada
      @LivinginCanada  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! I have already made that last year, you can search my videos

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      @Sunjib12345 8 месяцев назад

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    @RobS282 8 месяцев назад

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