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The state of the Canadian used car market: Trends, insurance, and the true cost of ownership Mar 9th
If you’ve been watching used car prices over the past year, you’re probably wondering if they’ll keep accelerating. Before you make a plan to trade in your vehicle or decide how much of a down payment to make, take a moment to anticipate what’s going on in the used car market this year.
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Do you need long-term care insurance? Aug 12th
No offence to any of us but, as a country, we’re getting old. The average age of a Canadian in 2024 was 41.6 years, according to Statistics Canada, and by 2030, one in four Canadians will be 65 or older.
That means there’s a growing demand for health services and long-term car.... More »
How to fix bad credit history in Canada: 3 steps to boost your score + MORE Oct 3rd
In Canada, your credit score matters—a lot. A solid credit score is more than just a number. It opens doors to financial products, saves you money and improves opportunities for renting, car insurance and employment.
Negative marks to your credit score can happen because of different factors yo.... More »
Tech Entrepreneur Lauryn Vaughn Is Changing the Resale Fashion Game Jul 15th
My entire career has been about using technology to sell upscale consignment clothing. But my starting point was in traditional fashion: When I was a commerce student at the University of Calgary, I landed an internship with the designer Paul Hardy. That was my introduction to retail behind the scen.... More »
What to do when you get laid off Oct 15th
At 7.1%, Canada’s unemployment rate is the highest it has been in four years and people in a variety of sectors have been feeling the pinch. A job loss is difficult for a lot of reasons. On top of the personal feeling of rejection, there can be many decisions to make involving legal, tax, insuranc.... More »
Canada’s Best Visa Credit Cards 2020
– moneysense.ca
When consumers shop for a new credit card, they typically look at the ability to collect points, the insurance coverage offered, fees and interest rates on unpaid balances—not at the credit card company itself. But if you already have an account with RBC, CIBC, Scotiabank or any other Visa issuers, you may be inclined to choose a card that’s “in the family.” Or, maybe you want to take advantage of the benefits offered by the largest credit card company in the world—Visa. Whatever your reasons for considering Visa, this guide will help you find a credit card that fits your lifestyle.The best Visa credit cards in Canada
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Card
Rewards / Features
Annual fee
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite
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5 BMO pts/$1 on groceries, dining, gas & daily transit
1 pt/$1 on everything else
$50 annual credit
$120
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite
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9 TD pts/$1 on travel (via ExpediaForTD)
3 pts/$1 on everything else
$120
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite
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What getting a backyard fire pit will do to your home insurance
– moneysense.ca
Backyard fire pits, hot tubs, and other outdoor upgrades have never seemed more appealing than after spending most of 2020 practically housebound.
When Bob Peters, a 65-year-old lawyer from Winnipeg revamped his backyard five years ago—with an elevated deck, hot tub, seating area, natural gas fire pit, grill and smoker—he didn’t foresee a pandemic. (Who did?) But he appreciates the space now more than ever.
“It’s our oasis in this desert of uncertainty that the pandemic, and the public health orders, have created,” says Peters. His family has taken advantage of the opportunities to read, cook and dine outdoors, watch the wildlife, relax in a hot tub and host small, socially-distanced gatherings. “It has allowed for a small sense of community,” adds Peters. “And the grill and smoker allow me to believe I can cook.”
Considering you’ve likely forgone vacations, and limited dining and entertainment for the majority of the year, you may have money to put toward a backyard upgrade…
When Bob Peters, a 65-year-old lawyer from Winnipeg revamped his backyard five years ago—with an elevated deck, hot tub, seating area, natural gas fire pit, grill and smoker—he didn’t foresee a pandemic. (Who did?) But he appreciates the space now more than ever.
“It’s our oasis in this desert of uncertainty that the pandemic, and the public health orders, have created,” says Peters. His family has taken advantage of the opportunities to read, cook and dine outdoors, watch the wildlife, relax in a hot tub and host small, socially-distanced gatherings. “It has allowed for a small sense of community,” adds Peters. “And the grill and smoker allow me to believe I can cook.”
Considering you’ve likely forgone vacations, and limited dining and entertainment for the majority of the year, you may have money to put toward a backyard upgrade…
