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How to buy a car in Canada and get the best loan rate Nov 28th
You’ve read the car reviews, done the research and scoured for hours through literature on that car or truck, all while lining up pros, cons, rankings and specs against your budget and wants. You’ve shortlisted the contenders that you most want to press the gas on. That’s it: you’re buying a.... More »
Buying home insurance in Canada: A beginner’s guide Feb 25th
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Home insurance in Canada: A beginner’s guide
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No health insurance? Here’s how to keep dental costs from bankrupting you May 24th
Should you get dental health insurance? (Likely no) Can you haggle over prices with your dentist? (Yes!). The Star spoke to experts about strategies for keeping costs in check..... More »
What is tenant insurance? Oct 3rd
Tenant insurance, also known as renter’s insurance, is one of the costs of adulting that seems to have no payback. But the reality is that you likely can’t afford not to have tenant insurance. The cost of a policy (which can range from $15 to $30 a month) is a small price to pay when you conside.... More »
TFSA contribution room calculator + MORE Mar 4th
Find out your current tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit by using this calculator.
Tax-free savings account is a bit of a misnomer. While you can use it for straightforward savings, think of it more accurately as an investment holding account to store things like exchange-tr.... 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…
