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Canadians are quietly overspending on convenience May 24th
There is no doubt that life has become expensive. Everywhere you look, prices are rising: gas, groceries, restaurants, insurance. Everyday essentials that once felt manageable now seem to demand a small emotional recovery period every time you tap your debit or credit card.
If it’s not rising p.... More »
What to know about insurance claims after a flash flood Jul 19th
Canadian home owners are increasingly adding flood coverage to their insurance policies as extreme weather events become more common, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
And after Tuesday’s intense bout of flash flooding in southern Ontario, some residents may be finding out the hard w.... More »
Your ID was stolen, here’s what to expect + MORE Jan 7th
Your identity was stolen—what does that mean, and how might it impact you in the future? It’s a frustrating situation to be in, and you may have concerns about protecting your credit rating and preventing scammers from using your identity to commit fraud.
Unfortunately, identity theft is on t.... More »
Buying home insurance in Canada: A beginner’s guide Feb 25th
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Home insurance in Canada: A beginner’s guide
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TFSA contribution room calculator Jan 11th
Find out your current tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit by using this calculator.
TFSA is a bit of a misnomer. While you can use it for straightforward savings, think of it more accurately as an investment holding account to store things like exchange-traded funds .... More »
How to get lower home insurance
– moneysense.ca
Lower home insurance prices are possible, if you’re willing to shop around and you know what factors can affect your premium. Here’s how to get good, cheap home insurance—but not too cheap—to protect what is likely your biggest asset.
How much does home insurance cost?
The average Canadian household pays $960 per year for home insurance. Individual premiums are based on wide-ranging factors such as a home’s size, type, replacement value, location, age, construction quality, building materials, security features and proximity to a fire hydrant or fire station. Major home insurance companies and independent insurers also consider the value of a home’s contents and how the property is used (say, if you have tenants or operate a business on-site). They also look at aspects related to homeowners themselves, such as age and claims history.
Your premium will also depend on your level of coverage. Below are the four policy options, from most to least coverage. Note that whichever type you get, valuables like jewellery, furniture, art and sports gear typically have coverage limits, so you may want additional insurance for these…
How much does home insurance cost?
The average Canadian household pays $960 per year for home insurance. Individual premiums are based on wide-ranging factors such as a home’s size, type, replacement value, location, age, construction quality, building materials, security features and proximity to a fire hydrant or fire station. Major home insurance companies and independent insurers also consider the value of a home’s contents and how the property is used (say, if you have tenants or operate a business on-site). They also look at aspects related to homeowners themselves, such as age and claims history.
Your premium will also depend on your level of coverage. Below are the four policy options, from most to least coverage. Note that whichever type you get, valuables like jewellery, furniture, art and sports gear typically have coverage limits, so you may want additional insurance for these…
