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Home insurance guide + MORE Dec 26th
Our guide to home insurance is here to remove the confusion and help you understand what home insurance is, whether you need it, how much it costs, and what it does and doesn’t cover. We break it down in a way that will help you get the best coverage for your home, your valuables and your budget.&.... More »
6 times when a GIC is a smart investment choice + MORE Mar 13th
A guaranteed investment certificate (GIC) may seem like your grandfather’s kind of savings product. After all, his generation was fond of similar investment tools, like government savings bonds and treasury bills, and benefited from periods where interest rates were high enough to make these low-r.... More »
“Do I need to tell my insurance company about a house fire or flood that I fix myself?” Sep 28th
You had a fire or flood in your home. Now you’re thinking about trying to fix the damage without telling your insurance company so that your rates don’t go up.
In my experience, most homeowners have this moment after a loss event. It’s fine to think about it—but I would say, don’t think to.... More »
Compare car insurance quotes from Canadian providers May 11th
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Financial planning in your 70s + MORE Oct 7th
When most people think about financial planning, they think about saving and investing for retirement. That is certainly a part of it, but financial planning is much more holistic.
Here are a few financial planning strategies for those approaching or into their 70s. If you are not there yet, bookmar.... More »
Before You Sail Off: Independent vs Cruise Line Insurance for Protecting Your Trip
– ratesupermarket.ca
Booking a cruise comes with a few crucial decisions. How long you want to be at sea, which ports you’d like to visit, whether you’d like an adventure-filled experience or you simply want to relax in the sun; these are a few of the choices you’ll make as you design your trip.
While it’s not as exciting to work through decisions about insuring your cruise experience, it’s just as important to the overall quality of your excursion. The cruise line offers travel insurance and it may seem like purchasing coverage through them is the easiest way to check this item off your vacation to-do list. But it’s a good idea to shop around and compare rates and options for independent travel insurance as well, before you commit.
Understand what’s included
Be sure to read the fine print carefully before making your final decision. In many cases, trip insurance offered by a cruise line is actually a cancellation waiver. These provide an advantage to the cruise line by restricting trip cancellation reasons to those specifically covered…
