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The best life insurance in Canada: your complete guide + MORE Dec 30th
Wondering how to get the best life insurance in Canada for you and your family? You’re not alone. The pandemic has shown Canadians that we are not invincible. In fact, 44% of us now plan to buy life insurance because of the effects of COVID-19, but not everyone is confident in understanding what l.... More »
TFSA contribution room calculator Nov 20th
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 »
Mortgage insurance calculator Jun 4th
CMHC insurance calculator
If you’re buying a home and have a down payment of less than 20%, you’ll need to purchase mortgage default insurance, also known as mortgage loan insurance or CMHC mortgage insurance (named after the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, one of the three mort.... More »
American Express Cobalt review + MORE Dec 15th
If you know you want an American Express credit card, you’ve probably been referred to the Cobalt credit card. The Cobalt combines high earn rates for everyday purchases with a great insurance package and the ability to put points towards travel for high value. In this American Express Cobalt revi.... More »
Should seniors cancel their life insurance policies? Dec 15th
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My husband is about to turn 60 and we have to make a decision to continue with a life insurance plan or to let it go.
We no longer have a mortgage, and we are in process of taking care of our own funeral arrangements, so our kids don’t have to worry about it.
I’ve been retir.... More »
Why is condo insurance going up?
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Condo insurance increases have been making headlines. In B.C., there’s been a significant jump in premiums that are making condo-living increasingly expensive. According to online condominium data resource Eli Report, B.C. condos are bracing for insurance increases that range from 25% to a whopping 240% per year (the average budget increase was 35%). Premiums in Alberta have risen at a similarly aggressive pace and in Ontario, prices have risen 8% between 2019 and 2020.
Why are condo premiums are on the rise
What’s fuelling the hike in prices? A perfect storm, according to the December 2020 report from B.C. Financial Services Authority (BCFSA)—and one major culprit is the weather. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), severe weather caused $2.4 billion in insured damage across the country during 2020. The major events included the Fort McMurray floods, Calgary hail storms and wild wind storms in Ontario and Quebec. (And surely, today’s West coast fires will impact future premiums, too)…
