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Renovating? You better update your home insurance + MORE May 22nd
OTTAWA – Homeowners need to regularly check and update their home insurance policies or risk having insufficient coverage when disaster strikes, insurance experts say.
The need to review and update a policy is especially important for those who have done renovations because changes to the property.... More »
Canada’s best credit cards 2020 + MORE Nov 27th
Finding the right credit card could save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year. Whether you’re looking for lower fees, more rewards or simply valuable perks like travel medical insurance or rental car savings, every dollar counts. If you use your credit card wisely, pay off your balanc.... More »
Prospective home buyers feel the heat over new mortgage rules, but all hope is not lost, industry leaders say Jul 10th
Mortgage default insurance is mandatory on down payments between five and 19.99 per cent, and as of July 1 it will be even harder to qualify through the national housing agency. But don’t panic just yet..... More »
Roundup: Canadians respond to the new prostitution law + MORE Dec 13th
Jonathan Hayward/CP
Bella Clava has been a sex worker in Toronto on and off for many years. She prefers to use this pseudonym to protect her identity, as she’s also a social worker and mother of one young daughter. “A lot of people believe that sex work is inherently violent, but I don’t belie.... More »
Why your home insurance rates are rising Dec 14th
At first glance, James Arnold looks like an insurance company’s dream client. The Richmond, B.C., resident has owned his current home for more than two decades, has been with the same insurance company for almost 20 years, and in all those years had never made a claim. At least, not until recently.... More »
Health care website gets some down time this weekend to fix problems that aggravated consumers
– canadianbusiness.com
WASHINGTON – It’s not the sign that the Obama administration wants people to see on its health overhaul website: down for repairs.
Using overnight hours this weekend to debug the system, the Health and Human Service Department hoped to fix the technological problems that overwhelmed the launch of new health insurance markets. Glitches have frustrated millions of consumers unable to complete their applications.
Enrolment functions of the healthcare.gov site will be unavailable during off-peak hours this weekend, HHS said Friday. The department did not release a schedule for hours of operation, but a spokeswoman said the site would be taken down at 1 a.m. EDT each night for a few hours. The website will remain open for general information.
The enrolment function was back online at little before 8 a.m. EDT Saturday, but was working slowly because of heavy traffic.
“Please stay on this page,” said a notice. “We’re working to make the experience better, and we don’t want you to lose your place in line…
Using overnight hours this weekend to debug the system, the Health and Human Service Department hoped to fix the technological problems that overwhelmed the launch of new health insurance markets. Glitches have frustrated millions of consumers unable to complete their applications.
Enrolment functions of the healthcare.gov site will be unavailable during off-peak hours this weekend, HHS said Friday. The department did not release a schedule for hours of operation, but a spokeswoman said the site would be taken down at 1 a.m. EDT each night for a few hours. The website will remain open for general information.
The enrolment function was back online at little before 8 a.m. EDT Saturday, but was working slowly because of heavy traffic.
“Please stay on this page,” said a notice. “We’re working to make the experience better, and we don’t want you to lose your place in line…
How Telematics Auto Insurance Can Lower Your Premium
– ratesupermarket.ca
Having the benefit of a younger brother and being cognizant of our role in his development, my sister and I saw it fit to make his learning years a game for us. There were the standard forms of adolescent torture – popping out of dark places, hiding things he liked and my sister’s rare ability to turn him into a “girl” with just a few swipes of makeup.
But there was one game that seems to ring true on a universal scale – the “timing” game.
Essentially, we would track on a stopwatch how long it took him to complete certain chores – most of which had been delegated to us – with the reward being the knowledge of how fast he could complete said activity.
Taking The Game Approach To The Street
From a strictly neurological perspective, risk and rewards are vital for adolescent’s development. So it makes sense that telematics auto insurance, which monitors all activity from the driver’s seat, and rewards safe driving with lower premiums, appeals to young drivers…
When to buy disability insurance
– moneysense.ca
I met Sam (not his real name) one afternoon at a business event. I was attending the event and he was working at the event’s facility. I intended to briefly step away from the event to make a quick phone call and that’s when I met Sam. It was one of those conversations that sometimes happen with strangers…sharing details that you would not share with colleagues or neighbours you have known for years. Sam disclosed to me that he was exhausted and unable to see his way clear to a resolution about his wife’s (let’s call her Sue) recent health issue that had left her unable to work.
Sam indicated that both of their salaries were necessary to meet their living expenses. Well into their 50s, they were looking forward to retirement within 10 years. Sam’s job provides competitive health and dental benefits. Sue is self-employed and relies on Sam’s benefits for coverage. This reliance on Sam’s benefit package is at the heart of the issue. Sue did not have disability insurance coverage…
Sam indicated that both of their salaries were necessary to meet their living expenses. Well into their 50s, they were looking forward to retirement within 10 years. Sam’s job provides competitive health and dental benefits. Sue is self-employed and relies on Sam’s benefits for coverage. This reliance on Sam’s benefit package is at the heart of the issue. Sue did not have disability insurance coverage…
