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BREAKING: Ontario Car Insurance Rates Decrease + MORE Oct 18th
Here at RateSupermaket.ca, we keep you in the loop of different ways to save, whether it be on your mortgage, through investments, or on your car insurance. The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has reported that Ontario car insurance rates have decreased by 0.1 per cent on average.
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Renting vs. buying: Which is the better option? Aug 20th
The rent-versus-buy debate has long divided financial experts and aspiring home owners, with no clear winner in sight.
The traditional argument holds: While buying a home can build long-term equity and stability, renting can provide flexibility and fewer upfront costs. But as home ownership becom.... More »
Mother Nature proves less troublesome for Prairie farmers in 2017: report Dec 5th
REGINA _ A report from the Canadian Crop Hail Association says a reduction in potentially damaging storm activity on much of the Prairies this past summer led to one of the lightest hail-claim seasons in eight years.
The 2017 report from the Regina-based association shows there were just over 8,600 .... More »
Canada’s best travel credit cards 2020 + MORE May 15th
With a good travel credit card in your name, going on a trip can suddenly become affordable. And, you can get even more value if you sign up for the right travel credit card—one that doesn’t just focus on points, but also has perks such as lounge access, amazing insurance coverage and the flexib.... More »
What to Do After Your Identity is Stolen? Apr 17th
Identity theft is a global crime where your personal or financial information is stolen to commit fraud in your name. It leads to severe financial and legal struggles. Identity thieves look for any of the following information:
Full name
Social insurance number (SIN)
Driver’s license number
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How to save on foreign exchange fees on vacation
– moneysense.ca
OTTAWA – There are credit cards for major expenses like flights and hotels, Uber for getting around and Android or Apple Pay on smartphones.
But travellers still need at least a little cash if they’re vacationing outside of Canada this summer, and that means swapping loonies for euros, yuan or other foreign currencies.
Travel agent Omar Guechtal recommends clients plan ahead and exchange as much as they think they’ll need at their Canadian bank to get the best deal possible before travelling abroad.
Ignoring this travel insurance clause could cost you »
“Banks and exchange places are actually giving a better rate when they are selling a currency than when they are buying it,” said Guechtal, an assistant team leader at Flight Centre.
“If you’re looking for hard cash, it is always better to be purchasing it in Canada than purchasing it at destination.”
Using an ATM while travelling outside of Canada is a convenient way to get the cash wherever you are, but it comes at a cost…
But travellers still need at least a little cash if they’re vacationing outside of Canada this summer, and that means swapping loonies for euros, yuan or other foreign currencies.
Travel agent Omar Guechtal recommends clients plan ahead and exchange as much as they think they’ll need at their Canadian bank to get the best deal possible before travelling abroad.
Ignoring this travel insurance clause could cost you »
“Banks and exchange places are actually giving a better rate when they are selling a currency than when they are buying it,” said Guechtal, an assistant team leader at Flight Centre.
“If you’re looking for hard cash, it is always better to be purchasing it in Canada than purchasing it at destination.”
Using an ATM while travelling outside of Canada is a convenient way to get the cash wherever you are, but it comes at a cost…
Homeowners should update their home insurance policies or risk having insufficient coverage when disaster strikes, insurance experts say.
