By RateHub.ca When it comes to budgeting for your vacations, travel insurance is one of those things that’s often overlooked. It’s easy to understand why: we have publicly funded healthcare in Canada, so many people assume that benefit applies to wherever we travel in the world. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. The cost of seeking […]
Driving a motorcycle means a completely different type of driving experience, and having and enjoying a bike comes with a price tag. Similar to car insurance, motorcycle insurance is mandatory in Ontario, similarly to other Canadian provinces. This article summarizes the key aspects of motorcycle insurance that you should know. Remember, though, that motorcycle insurance […]
Critical illness insurance is one of those insurance types that often gets neglected. Here are a few statistics based on Manulife’s disability and critical illness calculator (a link is provided at the end of this article). If you are 30 and 40 years old respectively, here are your chances to get a critical illness before […]
Long before finding cheap home insurance, property hunters must first actually find a home that crosses off their list of must-haves, put down an offer, beat out competing bids and ultimately, close the deal. In Toronto’s super-hot housing market, that’s only proving to be a tougher task – especially if the dream is to own […]
Something that is quite straight forward for Canadians often turns out to be more complicated for those who are new to Canada. Searching for auto insurance and getting a cheap car insurance policy is one such issue, but we are here to help. Here are some questions you need to answer and steps you need […]
The largest Canadian platform for insurance reviews has launched consumer reviews for mortgages and credit cards. Over 1,000 new reviews are now available online. Canadians can use these stories and experiences to educate themselves about the best mortgage products and the best and worst Canadian credit cards on the market. “Our platform has already been […]
Buying with credit is safer than debit Debit cards provide a convenient method to make everyday purchases without the need to carry around wads of cash. While they benefit from the safety of a PIN number and daily withdrawal limits, debit cards can become compromised and fall victim to identity theft and fraud. Debit card […]
By: Penelope Graham, Zoocasa Getting a mortgage can be a fairly smooth process – if you’re the perfect borrower. Those with pristine credit scores, stable employment, little debt and dual household income will enjoy some of the most competitive rates available, which can add up to thousands of dollars saved over the course of a […]
For many condo seekers who are making the move to buy pre-construction, understanding how the HST rebate works is anything but straightforward. Questions around who’s really entitled to the rebate, how it’s calculated and “am I susceptible to having to pay it back” are often high up new homebuyer’s minds. And for good reason. Losing […]
On the real estate hunt? Unless you have a million dollars and massive down payment to spare, chances are detached houses are out of reach. It’s a reality facing many buyers, as prices have quickly outpaced income in Canada’s hottest housing markets. Consider this: The average detached house price, according to the Toronto Real Estate […]
