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How to deal with the rising costs of auto insurance due to car theft Apr 17th
Looking for a break on car insurance premiums is often top of mind for drivers. And finding ways to reduce that figure is especially important now, when rampant thefts have led to higher insurance costs.
How to lower the cost of auto insurance and prevent car theft
Experts say installing .... More »
Understanding Health Care Spending Accounts (HCSAs) Mar 25th
In Canada, Health Care Spending Accounts (HCSAs) have become a popular benefit offered by many employers. These accounts offer employees a flexible, tax-efficient way to manage health-related expenses such as dental, prescription drug and paramedical costs.
Let’s discuss what HCSAs are, how t.... More »
The biggest car insurance myths, according to experts Oct 31st
The auto insurance world is rife with misconceptions, experts say, and not knowing fact from fiction could end up costing drivers thousands of dollars.
There are several reasons why insurance myths exist, said Steven Harris, licensed insurance broker and LowestRates.ca expert. “(Insurance.... More »
Statistics Canada reports real GDP up in January 2024 Apr 1st
Canada’s real gross domestic product grew 0.6% in January 2024, helped by the end of public sector strikes in Quebec in November and December, Statistics Canada said Thursday.
What is GDP?
Gross domestic product (GDP) is a statistic economists use to measure the total amount of goods and se.... More »
Rising rates are good news for near-retirees seeking longevity insurance + MORE Jun 29th
For years, low interest rates have been a boon to borrowers but a curse to older investors wanting low-risk interest income options. Now, after a decade of minuscule rates, interest rates are starting to inch back up again: another 0.5% as of June 1st. That’s good for GIC investors (guaranteed inv.... More »
Canada’s Best Aeroplan Credit Cards
– moneysense.ca
Canadians have been hotly anticipating information about the changes to Aeroplan and Aeroplan-branded credit cards since Air Canada acquired the loyalty program. The good news is that the changes are finalized, and we’ve got all the details about the best Aeroplan credit cards you can apply for.Under the brand-new Aeroplan program, earn rates remain pretty much the same as before, with the notable exception that drug store purchases are no longer a bonus spending category. For travel-related perks, the program has changed for the better, with both new and updated Aeroplan-branded credit cards. Beefed-up travel insurance, free luggage check for your first bag, preferred pricing, and points that never expire are just a few of the welcome tweaks to cards in the Aeroplan family. And if that’s not enough to tempt you, consider the slew of juicy welcome bonuses designed to lure consumers over to the new program.
Whether you’re looking for a pared-down card to get you started with Aeroplan or a full-service travel card with all the bells and whistles, there’s an Aeroplan credit card for you…
Tenant Insurance: How much is your stuff worth?
– moneysense.ca
Tenant insurance is what stops a bad situation from becoming a true worst-case scenario. It protects you from the immediate results of a bad situation, in three very important ways: Contents, additional living expenses and liability.
Those are insurance terms, but here’s what they actually mean to you. Let’s say you overflow your kitchen. Tenant insurance will help you replace your damaged belongings (contents), the cost of having to stay elsewhere during the repair (additional living expenses) and damage to the property below yours (liability).
One of the most common misconceptions people have about tenant insurance is that they don’t need it because they don’t have many high-value items to insure. But it’s not really about a few high-value items.
Depending on where that pipe burst, replacing everything damaged in the process can add up fast. Imagine the pipe burst in your bedroom closet—sure, you’re not storing any big-ticket electronics in your wardrobe. But imagine the cost of replacing every item of clothing you own all at once, from your sweatpants to the clothing you wear to weddings and job interviews…
Those are insurance terms, but here’s what they actually mean to you. Let’s say you overflow your kitchen. Tenant insurance will help you replace your damaged belongings (contents), the cost of having to stay elsewhere during the repair (additional living expenses) and damage to the property below yours (liability).
One of the most common misconceptions people have about tenant insurance is that they don’t need it because they don’t have many high-value items to insure. But it’s not really about a few high-value items.
Depending on where that pipe burst, replacing everything damaged in the process can add up fast. Imagine the pipe burst in your bedroom closet—sure, you’re not storing any big-ticket electronics in your wardrobe. But imagine the cost of replacing every item of clothing you own all at once, from your sweatpants to the clothing you wear to weddings and job interviews…
