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Best credit cards for rental car insurance in Canada + MORE Dec 14th
Rental car insurance is a travel insurance benefit included with many premium credit cards. Understanding credit card rental car insurance can give you peace of mind and save you money the next time you hit the road. Let’s dive into the best credit cards with rental car insurance coverage in Canad.... More »
Will an insured retirement plan save you on taxes? Apr 16th
Q: At 60, I’m in the home stretch for retirement. I’m considering an insured retirement plan as a way to add another tax-preferred source of income. What should I look out for? —Scott Windsor, Toronto
A: I love a good “cost-benefit” question. But you should know that I give a lot of weig.... More »
What is Wedding Insurance and Do I Need It? Jun 24th
If you’re shopping for wedding insurance, chances are the big day is quickly approaching. So, congrats! Planning your wedding can be a very busy time and there’s a lot of stress. You want your day to be perfect and you don’t want to worry about what could go wrong.
What if the gown is dama.... More »
Watch: Climate change in Canada and the rising cost of home insurance + MORE Oct 3rd
What does climate change have to do with home insurance? Weather-related insurance claims have gone up in Canada. And that is having an impact on not only weather, but also home insurance premiums. MoneySense’s Managing Editor, Lisa Hannam, explains.
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Can you gain entry to your formerly shared home after a separation? May 7th
Q. I have somewhat of a complicated situation regarding my separation and the separation agreement, so I’ll try my best to give you as much information as possible:
February 2004: Partner and I started living together. He had just purchased a townhouse with financial assistance from his mother. I.... More »
House hunting regrets
– moneysense.ca
Ready to buy your new home? Got a list? Or do you know someone who is about to embark on their own house hunting expedition? If so, you’ll probably be surprised to learn that 80% of first-time homebuyers would actually opt for a do-over (if they had the chance).
According to a survey by U.S. mortgage resource site, HSH.com, the majority of home buyers have at least one major regret about their new home. (Only 20% were thoroughly happy with their home purchase and have no regrets.)
Among the most common regrets:
→ 25%of homebuyers wished they had researched their new neighbourhood or neighbours
→ 22% wished they’d researched home insurance costs
→ More than 20% wished they’d researched property taxes
→ 16% said their home was too small
→ 14% wished they’d researched local schools
→ 9% said their home didn’t have enough storage or closet space
→ 3% said their home was too big
Other gripes included: not being happy with neighbours or the school system or feeling their home had too few bathrooms, too-small a yard, or not enough natural light…
According to a survey by U.S. mortgage resource site, HSH.com, the majority of home buyers have at least one major regret about their new home. (Only 20% were thoroughly happy with their home purchase and have no regrets.)
Among the most common regrets:
→ 25%of homebuyers wished they had researched their new neighbourhood or neighbours
→ 22% wished they’d researched home insurance costs
→ More than 20% wished they’d researched property taxes
→ 16% said their home was too small
→ 14% wished they’d researched local schools
→ 9% said their home didn’t have enough storage or closet space
→ 3% said their home was too big
Other gripes included: not being happy with neighbours or the school system or feeling their home had too few bathrooms, too-small a yard, or not enough natural light…
The Ontario insurance discount for winter tires takes effect Jan. 1. It’s a good idea, but has a long payback.
