Resources

Bank of Canada

Investment Calculator

The Investment Calculator shows the effects of inflation on investments and savings. www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/investment.html

Inflation Calculator

The Inflation Calculator uses monthly consumer price index (CPI) data from 1914 to the present to show changes in the cost of a fixed "basket" of consumer purchases. These include food, shelter, furniture, clothing, transportation, and recreation. An increase in this cost is called inflation. www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/inflation_calc.html

Canadian Bankers Association:

www.cba.ca contains useful links and statistics.

Ontario Securities Commission:

www.osc.gov.on.ca/index.jsp contains useful information.

Canada's "do not call list"

Here you can find some helpful information, courtesy of the CBC.

Understanding Credit

Credit can be good or bad. It's all about how you handle it. Before you decide on credit, carefully consider all of the factors and weigh them against your personal needs and values. http://www.cba.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51%3Aunderstanding-credit&catid=40%3Abanking-basics&lang=en&Itemid=55

A section on credit cards: http://www.cba.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=50&id=123&Itemid=56&lang=en

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada

www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/eng/consumers/CreditLoanDebt/default.asp

This site has useful information on banking products, including this on personal loans:
http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/eng/consumers/CreditLoanDebt/PersonalLoans/PersonalLoans-eng.asp