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The best travel insurance credit cards in Canada for 2024 + MORE May 19th
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The best travel insurance credit cards in Canada for 2024
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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?
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The best life insurance in Canada: your complete guide + MORE Dec 30th
Wondering how to get the best life insurance in Canada for you and your family? You’re not alone. The pandemic has shown Canadians that we are not invincible. In fact, 44% of us now plan to buy life insurance because of the effects of COVID-19, but not everyone is confident in understanding what l.... More »
How to find affordable home insurance Jul 11th
Affordable home insurance: Does it even exist? According to Ratehub.ca, an aggregator website, the average Canadian household pays $960 per year, or $80 per month, for home insurance. That’s a lot of money when you consider all the other costs that come with owning and maintaining a home.
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Ages 13 to 17: Teaching teens to budget Aug 24th
It happens so fast you could miss it. But in their teens, kids need to start moving from thinking about money in small amounts (weekly) to larger amounts (monthly). “They should start getting more money for longer periods of time, but now they also need to start taking personal responsibility for .... 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…
How much is renters insurance?
– moneysense.ca
Renters insurance has you covered when your landlord’s insurance doesn’t. Off the top, a renters policy will pay for damage or loss to belongings that you store in your rental home, condo or apartment, which may happen as a result of life’s hiccups.
“There is a heightened risk if you don’t have your renters insurance,” says Elliot Silverstein, the director of government relations at CAA Insurance. “Your property—like jewellery, electronics—is protected from fire, smoke, flooding, theft and so forth.”
He adds that COVID has likely increased the value of your goods, like the new tech gear for your home office, and the special cooking appliances you’ve added to your foodie repertoire (how did you live without that air fryer!). Having these pandemic “must-haves” is another good reason to take inventory of your property and budget for a policy.
“There is a heightened risk if you don’t have your renters insurance,” says Elliot Silverstein, the director of government relations at CAA Insurance. “Your property—like jewellery, electronics—is protected from fire, smoke, flooding, theft and so forth.”
He adds that COVID has likely increased the value of your goods, like the new tech gear for your home office, and the special cooking appliances you’ve added to your foodie repertoire (how did you live without that air fryer!). Having these pandemic “must-haves” is another good reason to take inventory of your property and budget for a policy.
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How much is renters insurance?
Content value
Apartment
Condo
House
$15,000
$31/month
$31/month
$31/month
$30,000
$35/month
$35/month
$35/month
$40,000
$34-$37/month
$34-$37/month
$34-$37/month
Across Canada, renters insurance can range from $15 to $50 per month…
