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Before you buy, here’s how to compare home insurance + MORE May 16th
Home insurance is important, but no one loves paying for it—especially when household budgets are tight. That’s why Canadians open their browsers and search for things like “cheap home insurance” and “how to save on home insurance.”
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The best credit cards for seniors in Canada in 2024 Aug 28th
What are the best credit cards for seniors in Canada? That was a question we recently received from a reader, and while credit cards are more about an individual’s unique spending habits and the benefits they find most useful in a credit card than age, we still thought we could help. With this in .... More »
Commission warns N.B. residents against using Toronto insurance-related company - CBC Mar 21st
Commission warns N.B. residents against using Toronto insurance-related company CBC.... More »
The best travel credit cards in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jun 9th
To be one of the best travel credit cards in Canada on our list, the card must combine strong earn rates with perks like lounge access, no foreign transaction fees and travel insurance coverage. We’ve compiled this list of the top cards in this category to help you get started.
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What to do when you get laid off Oct 15th
At 7.1%, Canada’s unemployment rate is the highest it has been in four years and people in a variety of sectors have been feeling the pinch. A job loss is difficult for a lot of reasons. On top of the personal feeling of rejection, there can be many decisions to make involving legal, tax, insuranc.... More »
How does earthquake insurance work?
– moneysense.ca
Earthquake insurance may not be on the minds of many Canadians. And earthquakes may not top the list of likely natural disasters in Canada, but your home could be at risk. According to a study commissioned by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, a major earthquake could devastate communities across the country in the coming years—and such an event is far from unlikely. Read on to learn about earthquake insurance protection, what it covers, what it excludes, and whether you should buy this coverage.
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What is earthquake insurance?
Standard home insurance typically includes personal liability coverage and protection for damage or loss to a home related to a narrow set of perils, like fire or theft. Damage from earthquakes is not included in standard coverage, but you can purchase it as an optional add-on to protect yourself against losses in the event of an earthquake. For example, should your gas main get damaged in an earthquake and start a fire, this kind of insurance would protect your investment…
