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How to fix bad credit history in Canada: 3 steps to boost your score + MORE Oct 3rd
In Canada, your credit score matters—a lot. A solid credit score is more than just a number. It opens doors to financial products, saves you money and improves opportunities for renting, car insurance and employment.
Negative marks to your credit score can happen because of different factors yo.... More »
How to qualify for EI benefits in retirement in Canada Feb 21st
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I’m a 75-year-old male, working part-time and contributing to EI every two weeks; and have for 10 years.
I do have CPP and OAS income.
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Canadians are quietly overspending on convenience May 24th
There is no doubt that life has become expensive. Everywhere you look, prices are rising: gas, groceries, restaurants, insurance. Everyday essentials that once felt manageable now seem to demand a small emotional recovery period every time you tap your debit or credit card.
If it’s not rising p.... More »
The best travel insurance credit cards in Canada for 2025 Jan 11th
Many Canadian credit cards come with built-in travel insurance benefits, such as emergency medical coverage, trip cancellation protection and flight delay compensation, which can save travellers from unexpected out-of-pocket expenses. Our list of the best travel insurance credit cards come with thes.... More »
The best travel credit cards in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jul 31st
Whether you’ve got a big international trip or the cross-country Canadian vacation of a lifetime coming up, the right travel credit card is one of the best things you could pack. Travel credit cards can earn you rewards on top of common purchases like flights, gas, and dining out, but they can als.... More »
Critical illness and disability insurance in Canada
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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 life insurance, to provide for your loved ones in the event of your death. What’s far less common, however, are two types of insurance that can provide a financial cushion if you become injured or ill: disability insurance and critical illness insurance.
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One in five working-age Canadians (ages 25 to 64) has a disability. For one-quarter of these individuals, at least one of the underlying causes of their disability was work-related, including accidents and injuries, Statistics Canada reported in 2017…
