As the U.S. government shutdown leads to thousands of cancelled flights, some Canadian travellers find themselves caught up in the stateside travel chaos. But there’s a chance that even those who bought trip insurance might be left holding the bag. More than 8,300 departures south of the border have been cancelled since Friday, with the […]
The auto insurance world is rife with misconceptions, experts say, and not knowing fact from fiction could end up costing drivers thousands of dollars. There are several reasons why insurance myths exist, said Steven Harris, licensed insurance broker and LowestRates.ca expert. “(Insurance contracts) are written in legal terms and it doesn’t always translate into everyday […]
Life insurance can protect your loved ones financially after you’re gone, but picking the right kind can protect your wallet even when you’re alive. Generally, there are two kinds of life insurance: term life insurance and permanent life insurance. Permanent life insurance provides lifelong coverage, which can come with tax benefits and dividends but has […]
When your budget is tight, it’s only natural to wonder if adding a pet insurance premium to your list of expenses is worth it. While it might make sense for some pet owners, others might do better by focusing on saving for pet expenses with a high-interest yield account. We’ll walk you through the current […]
September is life insurance awareness month, and a new report from digital insurance provider PolicyMe in partnership with Angus Reid is spotlighting a concerning gap in coverage among Canadians. The culprits? Affordability concerns, medical requirements, and mistrust of the insurance industry, according to Unprepared: The 2025 Life Insurance Gap Report. The report sheds light on […]
Mortgage rates continue to tick higher, and the impact is being felt in housing markets across Canada, according to the latest affordability data from Ratehub.ca. The June edition of the study, which is conducted monthly to record affordability conditions in real time, found conditions eroded in 12 out of 13 major urban centres. The report […]
You’ve packed your clothes, toothbrush, extra pairs of socks, sunscreen—and anything else you might need during your vacation. Experts recommend adding travel insurance to the list, whether you’re going near or far. “We all think, ‘Oh, we’re just going to go away, maybe even for a quick trip,” said Will McAleer, executive director of the […]
As summer kicks into high gear, many Canadians are planning to head out of town for a vacation, whether it’s a weekend at the cottage or a month-long tour of Europe. But getting that rest and relaxation can bring a new source of stress. According to a Leger survey conducted for Allstate Insurance Company of […]
After an unseasonably chilly spring housing market, green shoots are appearing in terms of buyer demand—and that could mean days are numbered for easy borrowing conditions. The latest data from the Canadian Real Estate Association revealed that, after six months of declines, sales firmed up between April and May, increasing 3.6%. While still early days, […]
When my family and I moved to Canada in 2019, we thought we had a solid plan. My wife, born and raised in Ottawa, was returning home after more than a decade abroad. I was born in India and had lived most of my life in the Middle East, where I built a career as […]