Are Canadian banks giving you biased financial advice? In this episode of Make Money Count, Marcus & Justin break down a recent Globe and Mail article that reveals how big banks are pressuring their advisors to meet sales targets, often at your expense. From mutual funds with hidden commissions to GICs and mortgage negotiations, this episode uncovers the truth behind the polished smiles at your local branch.
- What’s really behind those “share classes”?
- Why bank stocks are still up—despite being called out
- And what you should be doing instead
Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation.
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It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.