By G.D. Sterling

Corrections Policy

Canadian Money Guide is committed to accuracy. Personal finance information changes — rates shift, policies update, and sometimes we make mistakes. This page explains how we handle corrections and tracks every substantive change we make.

Our Commitment

We verify every rate, fee, and policy claim against primary sources before publication. When an error is identified — whether by our research team or by a reader — we correct it within 48 hours and log it here.

How to Report an Error

If you spot something wrong, out-of-date, or unclear:

Please include the page URL and what needs fixing. We review every report.

Correction Log

All substantive corrections are logged below with the date, page, and a brief description of the change.

2026

DatePageCorrection
July 27, 2026HISA Decision WidgetEQ Bank rate corrected from 3.75% to 2.75% in widget descriptions. This widget was missed in the July 6 site-wide EQ Bank rate correction (3.75%→2.75% effective June 11, 2026). P0.
July 27, 2026HISA Decision WidgetWealthsimple Cash rate corrected from 4.00% to "up to 2.25%" with tier detail. Widget descriptions now match verified July 2026 rates. P0.
July 27, 2026Saving (Hub Page)TFSA cumulative room corrected from $95,000 to $109,000. This page was missed in the June 24 site-wide cumulative room fix. P1.
July 27, 2026Site-wide (Footer)City standardized to Toronto, ON across all pages. Footer previously displayed Calgary, AB while schema, About, and Contact pages all referenced Toronto. P1.
July 27, 2026Privacy PolicyRemoved inaccurate claim that Google consent management platform was deployed. Replaced with honest statement about Funding Choices. P1.
July 27, 2026TFSA vs RRSP vs FHSA, Investing Hub, SVG graphicRRSP maximum dollar limit corrected from $32,490 to $33,810 (2026 figure, per CRA indexation). Old figure was the 2025 limit mislabeled as 2026. Added 2027 forward-looking footnote ($35,390). P0.
July 15, 2026Best GIC Rates CanadaEQ Bank GIC rates corrected: 1-year 4.50%→3.30%, 2-year 4.10%→3.55%, 3-year 4.10%→3.65%, 5-year 3.85%→4.00%. Verified directly on eqbank.ca/rates (effective June 11, 2026). Unverified provider rates (Oaken, Tangerine, Motive) marked with ~ tilde. P0.
July 15, 2026Best HISA Canada, How Much CashNeo Financial savings rate corrected from 2.75% to tiered 2.00%–2.75% (2.00% base, 2.50% with $5K+, 2.75% with $20K+). Neo decreased base rate on June 24 per highinterestsavings.ca. P0.
July 15, 2026Wealthsimple Review, How Much Cash, Best ChequingWealthsimple Cash rates corrected across 4 articles. Previous articles had Core 1.75%/Premium 2.25%/Generation 2.75% — verified via Wealthsimple directly: Core 1.25% (1.75% with DD), Premium 1.75% (2.25% with DD), Generation 2.25%. No 2.75% tier exists. P0.
July 6, 2026Site-wide (Homepage + 6 articles)EQ Bank Personal Account rate cut from 3.75% to 2.75% (effective June 11, 2026). Bonus component reduced from 2.75% to 1.75% (1.00% base + 1.75% bonus = 2.75% effective). Updated homepage ticker (×2), rates card, and 6 content articles: banking.md, best-chequing-accounts-canada.md, best-tfsa-accounts-canada.md, emergency-fund-canada.md, how-much-cash-should-you-keep.md. Verified directly on eqbank.ca/rates. P0.
June 20, 2026Best HISA CanadaTangerine standard savings rate corrected from 0.70% to 0.30% (effective February 23, 2026); promotional rate updated from 5.00% to 4.50%; Bank of Canada rate date updated to June 2026
June 20, 2026Best Chequing Accounts CanadaTangerine savings rate reference corrected from 0.70% to 0.30%
June 20, 2026Best GIC Rates CanadaBank of Canada rate date updated to June 2026
June 17, 2026Best HISA CanadaEQ Bank rate updated to 3.75% (1.00% base + 2.75% bonus); Saven Financial added (2.85%); Bridgewater Bank added (2.70%); Canadian Tire Bank added (2.40%); PC Financial added (2.20%); Wealthsimple tier rates updated to Core 1.75% / Premium 2.25% / Generation 2.75%
June 10, 2026Best HISA CanadaEQ Bank rate updated to reflect bonus interest change (effective May 26, 2026)
June 3, 2026Best HISA CanadaBank of Canada rate updated to 2.25% following June 2026 rate hold
June 24, 2026HomepagePrime rate corrected from 4.95% to 4.45% (ticker ×2). 4.95% was a forward projection, not current rate. Verified against Ratehub.ca and WOWA.ca; sanity check: 2.25% BoC + 2.20% = 4.45% prime. P0.
June 24, 2026Homepage, TFSA vs RRSP vs FHSA, Best TFSA Accounts, Beginner InvestingTFSA cumulative room corrected from $102,000 to $109,000 (2026 limit of $7,000 added to the $102,000 cumulative through 2025). Major institutions (TD, Wealthsimple, Tangerine, RBC) confirm $109,000. P0.
June 24, 2026Homepage1-yr GIC rate corrected from 4.50% EQ Bank (ticker) and 4.20% Oaken (benchmarks box) to 3.30% EQ Bank — resolved internal contradiction. Both the rate and the provider were wrong; verified against EQ Bank's live rates page (effective June 11, 2026). P0.
June 26, 2026Best HISA CanadaRemoved Scotiabank MomentumPLUS Savings from Quick Picks and Comparison Table (no affiliate relationship, rates unverifiable). Replaced Scotiabank StartRight newcomer section with vendor-neutral newcomer guidance + EQ Bank CTA. P1.
June 26, 2026Best GIC Rates CanadaRemoved Scotiabank row (1.50–2.10%) — no affiliate relationship, dead weight. P1.
June 26, 2026Best HISA Canada, Best TFSA Accounts CanadaRemoved tilde-estimate markers (~) from verified rates. P2.
June 26, 2026Best TFSA Accounts CanadaCorrected EQ Bank TFSA savings rate from 3.75% to 1.50%. The 3.75% rate is for the non-registered Personal Account only — the TFSA Savings Account rate is 1.50%, verified directly on eqbank.ca/rates. Updated copy to note the rate differential. P0.
June 26, 2026Best HISA Canada, Best GIC Rates Canada, Best Chequing Accounts, Best TFSA Accounts, Wealthsimple Review, Norbert's Gambit, First-Time Home BuyerUpgraded 10 passive CTAs ("Open a/an") to benefit-driven language across 7 articles. P2.

Editorial Standards

Before publication, every piece of content on Canadian Money Guide goes through a multi-step verification process:

  1. Researched against primary sources — provider websites, government publications (Bank of Canada, CRA, FCAC, OSFI), and official documentation
  2. Cross-checked against at least two independent sources where available — including community-maintained rate aggregators like highinterestsavings.ca
  3. Reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and Canadian-specific applicability — every example uses Canadian tax treatment, Canadian account types, and Canadian regulatory context
  4. Fact-checked by a second reviewer before publication on all rate-sensitive and tax-related content

Rate-sensitive content is reviewed at minimum every 30 days, or immediately following Bank of Canada rate announcements. Our content calendar triggers automated freshness checks on a weekly cycle.

Prioritizing Corrections

Not all corrections carry the same urgency. We prioritize as follows:

PriorityTypeResponse Time
P0Wrong rates, fees, or tax thresholds that could lead to a financial decision errorWithin 24 hours
P1Outdated policy references, broken government links, or factual errors in methodologyWithin 48 hours
P2Typographical errors, formatting issues, or minor clarificationsWithin 1 week

What Counts as a Correction

Typographical fixes (spelling, grammar) are applied without logging. Only substantive changes that affect a reader's financial understanding are recorded here.


Last updated: July 6, 2026