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On tax reform, Donald Trump gets it done—and takes a moment to gloat Dec 21st
U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Republican lawmakers, celebrates Congress passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the South Lawn of the White House on Dec. 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Mortgage insurance calculator Jun 4th
CMHC insurance calculator
If you’re buying a home and have a down payment of less than 20%, you’ll need to purchase mortgage default insurance, also known as mortgage loan insurance or CMHC mortgage insurance (named after the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, one of the three mort.... More »
What is landlord insurance? + MORE Sep 24th
Landlord insurance, true to its name, is a type of policy for people who rent out a room, an apartment or a house to tenants. Also known as rental property insurance, it has some key differences from home insurance—the biggest one being coverage for loss of rental income, in the event that your pr.... More »
California electrical company stock plunges after revealing possible link to devastating wildfire Nov 15th
Shares in California's electricity and natural gas utility were hit hard on Wednesday after the company revealed it doesn't have enough cash and insurance to cover losses stemming from the devastating wildfire that may have been sparked by some of its equipment..... More »
How to avoid the underwater mortgage + MORE Mar 19th
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Q: I’ve read a lot about the possibility of first time home buyers ending up with an underwater mortgage? I’m not sure what this is, but it doesn’t sound good. Can you explain what an underwater mortgage is and how to avoid it?
— Trying to be responsible, Calgary.... More »
What costs more: A year at university, or five of Apple’s latest gizmos? The answer may surprise you. The CBC’s Jacqueline Hansen is here to walk you through the week that was in business news, and introduce you to the latest secret weapon against climate change and a magic bullet for ride-sharing’s insurance problems.
