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How does flood insurance work? + MORE Jul 18th
Flood insurance offers you, as a homeowner or renter, financial protection in the event of damage to your living space due to a flood. It may sound simple enough, but it often gets confused with water damage, and the two are significantly different when it comes to coverage. And since instances of f.... More »
What’s my RRSP contribution limit? Feb 12th
If you’re like many Canadians, you’re hoping you’ve paid enough tax in 2018 and may even be looking forward to a hefty tax refund. You can help ensure that happens by knowing the details of your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), what sets them apart, your cont.... More »
Why is condo insurance going up? Sep 12th
Condo insurance increases have been making headlines. In B.C., there’s been a significant jump in premiums that are making condo-living increasingly expensive. According to online condominium data resource Eli Report, B.C. condos are bracing for insurance increases that range from 25% to a who.... More »
What it’s like to work with a financial advisor Apr 5th
If you’re like many Canadians, you’re probably weighing working with a financial advisor. Maybe you’ve just gotten married, started a business, expanded your family or come into an inheritance, or you’re planning your financial future as you approach retirement.
A financial advisor can be.... More »
The best travel insurance credit cards in Canada for 2024 + MORE Jul 2nd
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Stephen Harper goes to Silicon Valley
– macleans.ca
Former Canadian prime ministers have largely eschewed the highly visible globetrotting, do-gooding, and glad-handing common to ex-U.S. presidents, preferring to take ceremonial roles at law firms and sit on a few boards. Given his interests while in power, it seemed that Stephen Harper’s post-politics career would be padded out with a few energy company directorships and maybe another hockey book. But while he’s got the obligatory LLC affiliation (Denton’s), Harper’s collection of interests has confounded expectations. The ex-PM has started an international business consulting firm based in Calgary and joined the board of real estate giant Colliers International. His latest gig: Advisor to Silicon Valley venture capital firm 8VC.In a Medium post announcing his appointment, Harper wrote that the firm “is at the leading edge, tackling the deep and difficult problems that institutions and citizens are facing today.” 8VC’s most notable portfolio companies are virtual reality player Oculus and putative health insurance disruptor Oscar…
BREAKING: Ontario Car Insurance Rates Increase
– 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 increased by 1.24 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 first quarter of 2017, approved rates from auto insurance companies increased by 1.24 per cent on average.
The range of approved rates seemed to be significant, with some companies lowering their rates by as much as 3.33 per cent, and another inflating its rates by 7.08 per cent on average.
“Ontario has a very competitive marketplace,” FSCO said in its quarterly statement…
TORONTO Ontario has the most expensive auto insurance premiums in Canada despite also having one of the lowest levels of accidents and fatalities, a report has found. “While the number of automobile accidents in Ontario — especially very serious ones — have consistently come down, the cost of claims has consistently gone up. Ontario […]
Medical costs over a pet’s lifetime can be steep. Insurance plans will cover some veterinary costs, but pet owners are divided on whether they’re worth it.
