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How much life insurance do I need? + MORE Mar 12th
Life insurance can be a tough task to face, but it’s pretty essential to ensure that your loved ones are looked after you die. Grief is difficult enough without having to deal with the stress of not being able to keep up with mortgage or car payments. But how much life insurance do you need? Here,.... More »
An ode to the Canada Savings Bond + MORE Mar 23rd
In the 1980s you could have put your money into a Canada Savings Bond (CSB) and reasonably expected to walk away with a tidy return a decade later. If you did the same with a CSB today you’d be lucky if your money keeps up with inflation.
It’s of little surprise then that the Federal .... More »
Should You Have Earthquake Insurance? + MORE Sep 16th
If an earthquake happens tomorrow (knock on wood) and your house is damaged by the shaking and quaking, who do you think covers the cost of the damage?
If you’re like the 56 per cent of Canadians polled in a recent survey by Square One — a Vancouver-based insurance company — you might thi.... More »
Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite* Review May 19th
Attention MoneyWise readers! Sign up for the Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite* Card today and for a limited time, get up to 25,000 bonus points with your first $1,000 in everyday purchases in the first three months. That’s already $250-worth of rewards!
And for a limited time, get $75 IN.... More »
What is tenant insurance? Jul 30th
Tenant insurance, also known as renters or content insurance, is one of the costs of adulting that seems to have no payback. But the reality is that you can’t afford not to have tenant insurance. The cost of a policy (which can range from $15 to $50 a month) is a small price to pay when you consid.... More »
Money talk
– moneysense.ca
Whether your kids are heading off to college or university or just starting elementary school, it’s important to talk with them about money. Watch MoneySense Columnist Bruce Sellery as he shares tips for parents on City Line.
The Bank of Canada left the key interest rate at 1% Wednesday. Economists widely expect the central bank to hold its trendsetting rate steady well into next year.
The Bank of Canada left the key interest rate at 1% Wednesday. Economists widely expect the central bank to hold its trendsetting rate steady well into next year.
A new poll for TD Insurance suggests less than one-third of Canadians know exactly what steps to take in the event of a collision. TD’s Dave Minor offers these pointers for drivers:
Keep calm – Being in an accident is stressful; try not to panic or make rash decisions. When speaking with the other party involved, don’t accept money or admit fault for the collision, and don’t agree to just “forget about it.” Most drivers (87%) know that if they’re in an accident, under no circumstances should they accept money or accept fault, as this can affect the coverage their insurance company will provide for the incident…
