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When I bought my home and car, I also bought home and car insurance—it wasn’t even a question. (Plus, car insurance is mandatory in Canada.) If you own a home or a car, you probably also have insurance to protect your valuable asset. You might also be one of the 22 million Canadians who have lif.... More »
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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 »
American Express Cobalt review + MORE Dec 15th
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A guide to cottage insurance
– moneysense.ca
Since the onset of COVID-19, the demand for cottages has skyrocketed and supply has remained low. This has resulted in a significant increase in the price of recreational properties, with Royal LePage reporting a 16% national increase in 2020 and an expected 15% increase in 2021. In Muskoka alone, the number of property sales shot up by 73% between the summers of 2019 and 2020. And, while many of these purchases were made by city dwellers hoping to acquire a vacation home, there has also been an influx of Canadians relocating to rural areas across the country.
Whether you’re a weekend cottager or a full-time summer resident, you’ll need cottage insurance. Here’s an overview of cottage insurance, tips and other important information, including what you need to know if you have guests or renters coming to town.
What is cottage insurance?
Cottage insurance is exactly what it sounds like—property insurance that’s similar to your home insurance but designed for your cottage…
Start your family on the path to financial wellness
– thestar.com
Taking the time now to organize your banking, investments, insurance and other financial matters will pay off down the road with more money and less stress, Lesley-Anne Scorgie writes.
