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Kia Soul review: The best used small SUV + MORE Apr 29th
Fun, efficient and practical, the Kia Soul is a worthy addition to my list of the 10 best used cars in Canada.
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As a Young Adult, These Are The Top 3 Financial Lessons I Learned in 2018 Jan 3rd
Growing up, I thought I always had a knack for being financially responsible. My parents constantly lectured me about the importance of spending within my means and saving from a young age, so I would be careful not to spend too much while out with friends, and would throw a few dollars in my savin.... More »
Does it make sense for a young person to have life insurance? Nov 24th
Buying life insurance in your 20s can feel like an added cost to an already long list of expenses. But experts say it can safeguard loved ones if life doesn’t go as planned.
Do young Canadians need life insurance?
There can be a “very high temporary insurance need” for younger Canadians,.... More »
The best travel insurance credit cards in Canada for 2024 + MORE Jul 2nd
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BREAKING: Ontario Car Insurance Rates Have Increased Jul 18th
Here at RateSupermaket.ca, we keep you in the loop of different ways to save, whether it be on your mortgage, through investments, or on your car insurance. The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has reported that Ontario car insurance rates have increased by 1.11 per cent on average..... More »
Hosting a Student: How to make it a Rewarding and Safe Experience
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Whether it’s for a few weeks during the summer or a couple of semesters, hosting a student can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. When you invite a exchange student to stay with you, you become an ambassador for our country and open the door to a whole new world view for everyone involved.
There’s no shortage of opportunities, each of which have their own special requirements, but there are a few standard criteria and caveats to consider – the first being a natural curiosity and interest in other people, their values and points of view. Is everyone in your household ready to accept that? If you have children, are they comfortable with bringing another person into the family? Once that decision is made, start planning for your student to arrive by figuring out house and money rules, and don’t forget about your insurance!
Who can play host?
There’s no requirement for you to be a “family” in the conventional sense. Single people, single parent families, same-sex couples, families with children of any age, apartment-sharers and other configurations are usually equally welcome…
The scale of work disruptions from the Fort McMurray wildfire is being born out in employment insurance numbers from Alberta that show a record level of applicants.


