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Home insurance guide + MORE Dec 26th
Our guide to home insurance is here to remove the confusion and help you understand what home insurance is, whether you need it, how much it costs, and what it does and doesn’t cover. We break it down in a way that will help you get the best coverage for your home, your valuables and your budget.&.... More »
What is tenant insurance? Jul 30th
Tenant insurance, also known as renters or content insurance, is one of the costs of adulting that seems to have no payback. But the reality is that you can’t afford not to have tenant insurance. The cost of a policy (which can range from $15 to $50 a month) is a small price to pay when you consid.... More »
What is term life insurance and how, exactly, does it work? May 27th
When it comes to conversation-starters, life insurance generally doesn’t rank in the top 10 topics. We get it—who wants to think about the end of their own life? But it’s important to know the ins and outs of life insurance coverage so you leave your loved ones financially secure in the event .... More »
Cash Values & Life Insurance Mar 3rd
In a world of way too much tax there still a tax strategy that Canadians should take advantage of.
This strategy is to decrease your tax burden, and the tactic is purchasing a life insurance policy that allows for tax-deferred growth.
The Concept
Many insurance companies have life insurance contrac.... More »
How to make the most of your TFSAs in retirement + MORE Dec 17th
Unlike your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), which must start winding down the end of the year you turn 71, you can keep contributing to your tax-free savings account (TFSA) for as long as you live. Even if you make it past age 100, you can keep adding $6,000 (plus any future inflation adj.... More »
Can You Claim Bed Bugs on Your Insurance?
– ratesupermarket.ca
Bed bugs can be a travellers worst nightmare. These pesky bugs can attach themselves to luggage, briefcases and handbags. But, with preventative measures, you can protect your home when you travel to work or go on holiday.
Use these tips to avoid bringing home any unexpected guests.
What are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs (cimex lectularius) are tiny brown parasitic insects that can live on blood from humans or animals. They go through five stages from egg to adult and are hard to see in the larva stages when they are babies at 1.5-mm to 4.5-mm. As adults, they are about the size of an apple seed and easy to spot at 5.5-mm. They feed for up to 10-minutes at a time and adults can lay five eggs per day
They’re called bed bugs because they often hide in mattresses and usually come out at night when people are sleeping. Evidence of bed bugs is usually small dark spots on a mattress that look like mold. Or, you might see several tiny bugs together where some are brown or beige (exoskeletons) and in different sizes…
