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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 »
Home insurance: Are you covered for wildfires, floods and other climate-related disasters? Sep 5th
As wildfires continue to burn in parts of Canada, we’re increasingly feeling the impacts of the climate emergency.
Canada is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, according to a report by the federal government in 2019. The highest temperature increases are in the North, the Prairies.... More »
Compare car insurance quotes from Canadian providers May 11th
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Do I really need life insurance? + MORE Jul 31st
Life insurance shouldn’t be one of those things you put off thinking about—because you (and the people who depend on you) could need it at any time. But many do wonder if it’s worth the monthly premiums. How do you know if it’s necessary? Why do we need life insurance anyway?
“In gener.... More »
CPP payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan + MORE Feb 24th
In Canada, no retirement plan is complete without considering the CPP. Whether you’re approaching retirement or still several years away from it, the Canada Pension Plan will likely play a role in your retirement income. How big a role depends on several factors. You may have other questions, too..... More »
Canada’s best credit cards 2020
– moneysense.ca
Finding the right credit card could save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year. Whether you’re looking for lower fees, more rewards or simply valuable perks like travel medical insurance or rental car savings, every dollar counts. If you use your credit card wisely, pay off your balance monthly and find the right rewards program for you, you’re sure to come out ahead. There’s a slew of credit card options out there, and it can be challenging to find the best deal—but this list of best credit cards in Canada is here to help. We’ve highlighted the best in 13 different categories so that you can zero in on the ones that fit your spending habits, and offer features you truly value. Remember, this ranking is the starting point; the final decision is yours to make. The best credit cards in Canada 2020
Card
Rewards / Features
Annual fee
American Express Cobalt
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5 pts/$1 on groceries and dining
2 pts/$1 on travel, gas and transit
1 pt/$1 on everything else
$120
Scotiabank Gold American Express
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5 pts/$1 on groceries, dining and entertainment
3 pts/$1 on gas, transit and streaming
1 pt/$1 on everything else
No FX fees
$120
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite
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9 pts/$1 on travel (via ExpediaForTD)
3 pts/$1 on everything else
$120
Tangerine Money-Back
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2% cash back in up to 3 spending categories
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What is comprehensive insurance and what does it cover?
– moneysense.ca
Comprehensive car insurance provides auto coverage from an array of situations outside of collisions, including fires, severe weather damage, vandalism, or even theft. Designed to work with collision insurance, comprehensive car insurance allows you to make claims through your insurance to cover costs of repairs or even settlement if the repair estimates exceed the value of the vehicle itself. It is optional, but you will be out of pocket if your car gets vandalized or stolen. Keep reading to find more about how you’re covered and not covered with comprehensive.
What is comprehensive insurance?
What does comprehensive mean? Essentially, while collision insurance provides coverage to your vehicle when it is involved in a collision with another vehicle or object, comprehensive insurance considers many factors outside of your control. Scenarios include:
What is comprehensive insurance?
What does comprehensive mean? Essentially, while collision insurance provides coverage to your vehicle when it is involved in a collision with another vehicle or object, comprehensive insurance considers many factors outside of your control. Scenarios include:
Your car gets stolen and later recovered
Someone spray paints across the side of your vehicle
A severe hailstorm damages the roof of your car
A fire or tornado renders your car a write-off
Lightning hits a tree and it falls on top of your car
“Comprehensive in and of itself covers you for things like theft of the vehicle, vandalism…
