GICs Explained

Mohamed Konate


Mohamed Konate is a personal finance expert and blogger with years of experience in the Canadian financial industry. As a former financial services professional at major institutions, he developed a deep understanding of the financial challenges facing everyday Canadians. Passionate about helping others achieve financial success, Mohamed shares his insights and knowledge on this blog. He holds a Bachelor and a Master in Business Administration from universities in Quebec.

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Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Dec 03, 2023
GICs Explained
Reading Time: 6 Min GICs Explained: Everything you need to know   GICs, short for Guaranteed Investment Certificates, are a valuable investment because of their low risk and helpfulness when saving. GICs are easy to open, but once your money is locked in, you might not be able to access the funds until the end of the GICs term.… Continue reading GICs Explained
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Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Dec 20, 2023
EQ Bank Review 2023
Reading Time: 6 Min EQ Bank Review 2023: What you need to know   We’ve spent out last couple of reviews looking at several different credit unions across Canada. We’ve explored the basics of those financial institutions, explained how they resemble and how they differ from traditional banks, and the services they offer. But today we’re going to shift… Continue reading EQ Bank Review 2023
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Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Dec 20, 2023
WestJet Rewards
Reading Time: 8 Min WestJet Rewards:How the WestJet Rewards Program Works   WestJet is Canada’s second-largest air carrier, trailing only AirCanada in volume of passengers transported each year. WestJet began as a budget alternative to the major air carriers in 1996, providing service to just a few destinations in Western Canada (hence the name WestJet), but it quickly expanded… Continue reading WestJet Rewards
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Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Dec 20, 2023
Mogo Finance Review
Reading Time: 6 Min Mogo Finance Review Mogo Finance Technology, a fintech company founded in Vancouver back in 2003, has been offering a wide range of financial services to Canadian customers. Over the years, they have helped millions of Canadian customers to gain access to the best identity fraud protection services, personal loans, mortgages, and even Prepaid VISA cards.… Continue reading Mogo Finance Review
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Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Dec 20, 2023
Charge Card vs. Credit Card
Reading Time: 4 Min Everything you need to Know about a Charge Card in 2024 In 2024, Canadians searching for new financial products will discover that they can choose two main types of cards: charge cards and credit cards. Both charge and credit cards allow users to gain instant access to money, compared to debit cards, such as the… Continue reading Charge Card vs. Credit Card
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Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Dec 20, 2023
KOHO Prepaid Visa Review 2023
Reading Time: 6 Min KOHO Visa Review     You’ve probably seen the ads by now. The new kid on the block is poised to make for itself a great entry in the Canadian financial market, offering a whopping 1% cashback on all purchases. This new player has a new mission in mind, which is to enable all Canadians… Continue reading KOHO Prepaid Visa Review 2023
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