Posts filed under “banking”
My real-life experience using CanadianForex
Bank wire transfers suck. They suck in (at least) three ways: Banks charge a fee for every transfer (my bank, TD, charges $30-80 per transfer) Banks’ international exchange rates are terrible Sometimes, your money needs to pass through an intermediary bank, which may charge additional fees Ugh. So then, when when Jenna and I decided [...]
The joy of setting up a French bank account
I’ll begin by saying we were warned. Several people made it very plain to us: setting up a French bank account is complicated, and takes longer than you’d think. So then, the point of this blog post is a) to verify that setting up a French bank account is indeed complicated and time-consuming, and b) [...]
Ketchup on your RRSP
This past Friday, after work, I went to the TD Canada Trust to pick up some cash for the weekend. When I looked down, I noticed an unopened bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup on the counter in front of the teller. Then I looked down the length of the counter. There were bottles of ketchup [...]