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How much does it cost to insure an electric car? + MORE Mar 20th
Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly zipping into the hearts and driveways of motorists across Canada, so you might be asking yourself how much it costs to insure one. While EVs remain fairly expensive to purchase compared to traditional gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles, they offer some unique ad.... More »
Your FHSA timeline: What to invest in and when Nov 29th
Before you make an offer to buy your first home, you’ll have to determine your budget and save up enough money for a down payment (typically about 20% of the home’s value). That’s probably going to be a good chunk of change—Canada’s housing market is expensive, and if you put down less tha.... More »
BMO World Elite Mastercard review: Are the travel rewards worth the annual fee? + MORE Nov 28th
Canadians have an appetite for travel and, accordingly, the travel rewards credit card field is packed with competing cards. With an attractive insurance package and perks like airport lounge access, the BMO World Elite Mastercard seeks to tempt users into the BMO Rewards program. But here’s the b.... More »
The best travel credit cards in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jun 9th
To be one of the best travel credit cards in Canada on our list, the card must combine strong earn rates with perks like lounge access, no foreign transaction fees and travel insurance coverage. We’ve compiled this list of the top cards in this category to help you get started.
Best travel cred.... More »
Great West Lifeco reports lower Q3 profit due to hurricane related losses + MORE Nov 3rd
WINNIPEG _ Great-West Lifeco Inc. reported a drop in its third-quarter profit compared with a year ago as it was hit by costs related to hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
The insurance company says it earned $581 million or 59 cents per share for the quarter ended Sept. 30 compared with a profit of.... More »
15 home insurance myths to stop believing now
– moneysense.ca
(Getty Images / Dimitri Otis)Home insurance can be a tricky topic, and if you’re not reading the fine print, you could be relying on inaccurate myths to inform your coverage decisions. Luckily, InsurEye, a Canadian insurance education site has compiled a massive list of 111 insurance myths that are out there. Last month we looked at the top 10 auto insurance myths to debunk. This month we’ll look at the top 15 home insurance myths and get the facts.
1.MYTH: You must have home insurance.
FACT: Unlike auto insurance, home insurance has not been made mandatory by the government. If you own the property and have a mortgage on it, often, your bank or lender will require that you hold an active home insurance policy and name them on that policy. If you do not own the property but are renting it, your landlord may require that you have renter’s insurance.
2. MYTH: If I am away on vacation, my house is covered.
FACT: If you simply leave for vacation without taking precautions, you are not always covered…
Ontario Car Insurance Rates Drop Slightly
– ratesupermarket.ca
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 dropped by 0.14 per cent on average.
Car insurance rates fluctuate based on a number of different factors. However, before an insurance company can change rates, it must first be approved by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (a regulatory agency of the Ministry of Finance).
FSCO publishes approved rate changes quarterly, and the latest results are in:
In the fourth quarter of 2016, approved rates decreased overall by 0.14 per cent on average, with some companies lowering their rates by as much as 3.13 per cent.
“Ontario has a very competitive marketplace,” FSCO said in its quarterly statement. “Rates for the same coverage vary based on each insurer’s claims experience and the insurer’s rating system…
