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Canada’s Best Aeroplan Credit Cards + MORE Jun 20th
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.
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Canada’s Best Travel Credit Cards 2019 May 23rd
With a good travel credit card, travel suddenly becomes affordable. And it helps if you sign up for the right travel credit card—one that doesn’t just focus on points, but also has perks like companion flights, amazing insurance coverage and flexibility with transferring points between cards.
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Do I Really Need A Health & Dental Insurance Broker? + MORE Oct 2nd
We are receiving an overwhelming amount of inquiries about supplementary health care insurance to compliment provincial plans. In particular, most people are interested in continuing coverage during a career transition.
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Can You Claim Bed Bugs on Your Insurance? Jun 12th
Bed bugs can be a travellers worst nightmare. These pesky bugs can attach themselves to luggage, briefcases and handbags. But, with preventative measures, you can protect your home when you travel to work or go on holiday.
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Buying home insurance in Canada: A beginner’s guide Feb 25th
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Desjardins, provincial credit unions and Cumis partnering to create Aviso Wealth
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO _ Quebec credit union Desjardins Group is partnering with five credit union centrals across the country and insurer Cumis Group Ltd. to form Aviso Wealth, with over $55 billion in combined client assets.
The new wealth management company will bring together the businesses of their subsidiaries, Credential Financial Inc., Qtrade Canada Inc. and NEI Investments.
Leading the new organization as chief executive will be Bill Packham, CEO of Qtrade Canada Inc. It will have its main offices in Toronto and Vancouver.
Aviso Wealth will be jointly owned by Desjardins and a limited partnership including the Atlantic Central, Central 1 Credit Union, the Credit Union Central of Manitoba, the Credit Union Central of Saskatchewan, the Credit Union Central of Alberta and Cumis.
The credit union centrals represent approximately 300 credit unions across Canada. Ontario-based Cumis is owned jointly by Co-operators Life Insurance Co. and Central 1 Credit Union.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions…
The new wealth management company will bring together the businesses of their subsidiaries, Credential Financial Inc., Qtrade Canada Inc. and NEI Investments.
Leading the new organization as chief executive will be Bill Packham, CEO of Qtrade Canada Inc. It will have its main offices in Toronto and Vancouver.
Aviso Wealth will be jointly owned by Desjardins and a limited partnership including the Atlantic Central, Central 1 Credit Union, the Credit Union Central of Manitoba, the Credit Union Central of Saskatchewan, the Credit Union Central of Alberta and Cumis.
The credit union centrals represent approximately 300 credit unions across Canada. Ontario-based Cumis is owned jointly by Co-operators Life Insurance Co. and Central 1 Credit Union.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions…
Housing market to slow in 2018 but prices to rise
– moneysense.ca
TORONTO — New stricter mortgage rules are expected to slow the housing market next year, but prices are still expected to rise about five per cent, according to a report by Royal LePage.
In its market survey forecast, the real estate firm says its house price composite, which measures prices in 53 Canadian cities, is expected to increase 4.9 per cent next year to $661,919.
A new stress test for homebuyers who don’t need mortgage insurance will be required starting next year.
The new rules are expected to reduce the maximum amount buyers who have a down payment of 20 per cent or more will be able to borrow starting Jan. 1.
The Royal LePage report suggests home prices in the Greater Toronto Area are expected to increase 6.8 per cent in 2018, while the Greater Montreal Area is expected to see an increase of 5.5 per cent.
Greater Vancouver is expected to increase 5.2 per cent in 2018.
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In its market survey forecast, the real estate firm says its house price composite, which measures prices in 53 Canadian cities, is expected to increase 4.9 per cent next year to $661,919.
A new stress test for homebuyers who don’t need mortgage insurance will be required starting next year.
The new rules are expected to reduce the maximum amount buyers who have a down payment of 20 per cent or more will be able to borrow starting Jan. 1.
The Royal LePage report suggests home prices in the Greater Toronto Area are expected to increase 6.8 per cent in 2018, while the Greater Montreal Area is expected to see an increase of 5.5 per cent.
Greater Vancouver is expected to increase 5.2 per cent in 2018.
The post Housing market to slow in 2018 but prices to rise appeared first on MoneySense.
