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Manulife Vitality Program May 31st
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Welcome to our latest blog article. Today we are looking at a Health and Wellness program called Vitality®, which can now be obtained when individuals or families purchase certain Manulife personal or group insurance plans.
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Everything you need to know about your car insurance deductible + MORE Mar 12th
If you just bought a new vehicle or are reviewing your insurance coverage needs, you may have questions about your deductible. Questions like: How does a car insurance deductible work? Do I need one? Will my premiums be affected? And, how much will it cost me? Once you understand the basics, you can.... More »
6 times when a GIC is a smart investment choice + MORE Mar 13th
A guaranteed investment certificate (GIC) may seem like your grandfather’s kind of savings product. After all, his generation was fond of similar investment tools, like government savings bonds and treasury bills, and benefited from periods where interest rates were high enough to make these low-r.... More »
Canada’s best credit cards 2023 Jan 7th
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Term vs. whole life insurance: Which type of policy is best? Jul 2nd
Term or whole life insurance? That is the question. But we have two more questions: What is the difference between these two types of policy? And which one is best for your needs?
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Canada’s Best Visa Credit Cards 2020
– moneysense.ca
When consumers shop for a new credit card, they typically look at the ability to collect points, the insurance coverage offered, fees and interest rates on unpaid balances—not at the credit card company itself. But if you already have an account with RBC, CIBC, Scotiabank or any other Visa issuers, you may be inclined to choose a card that’s “in the family.” Or, maybe you want to take advantage of the benefits offered by the largest credit card company in the world—Visa. Whatever your reasons for considering Visa, this guide will help you find a credit card that fits your lifestyle.The best Visa credit cards in Canada
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Card
Rewards / Features
Annual fee
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite
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5 BMO pts/$1 on groceries, dining, gas & daily transit
1 pt/$1 on everything else
$50 annual credit
$120
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite
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9 TD pts/$1 on travel (via ExpediaForTD)
3 pts/$1 on everything else
$120
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite
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What getting a backyard fire pit will do to your home insurance
– moneysense.ca
Backyard fire pits, hot tubs, and other outdoor upgrades have never seemed more appealing than after spending most of 2020 practically housebound.
When Bob Peters, a 65-year-old lawyer from Winnipeg revamped his backyard five years ago—with an elevated deck, hot tub, seating area, natural gas fire pit, grill and smoker—he didn’t foresee a pandemic. (Who did?) But he appreciates the space now more than ever.
“It’s our oasis in this desert of uncertainty that the pandemic, and the public health orders, have created,” says Peters. His family has taken advantage of the opportunities to read, cook and dine outdoors, watch the wildlife, relax in a hot tub and host small, socially-distanced gatherings. “It has allowed for a small sense of community,” adds Peters. “And the grill and smoker allow me to believe I can cook.”
Considering you’ve likely forgone vacations, and limited dining and entertainment for the majority of the year, you may have money to put toward a backyard upgrade…
When Bob Peters, a 65-year-old lawyer from Winnipeg revamped his backyard five years ago—with an elevated deck, hot tub, seating area, natural gas fire pit, grill and smoker—he didn’t foresee a pandemic. (Who did?) But he appreciates the space now more than ever.
“It’s our oasis in this desert of uncertainty that the pandemic, and the public health orders, have created,” says Peters. His family has taken advantage of the opportunities to read, cook and dine outdoors, watch the wildlife, relax in a hot tub and host small, socially-distanced gatherings. “It has allowed for a small sense of community,” adds Peters. “And the grill and smoker allow me to believe I can cook.”
Considering you’ve likely forgone vacations, and limited dining and entertainment for the majority of the year, you may have money to put toward a backyard upgrade…
