A heart attack is a terrible experience for the person who has one and for that person’s loved ones. There are many reasons why you could suffer a heart attack, from inherited heart disease, stress or an unhealthy lifestyle. If this isn’t bad enough, after you have a heart attack, you face another challenge – […]
Looking for that new car? That means looking for insurance, too. When it comes to insurance, auto insurance is often the most expensive. Ontario drivers pay, on average, $1,917 a year on car insurance. BC drivers pay close to $1,429 per year, and Alberta drivers pay $1,372. That’s a good chunk of cash to set […]
Business is trucking along in Canada’s road transportation industry. According to Todays Trucking online magazine, by April 2015, North American truckers ordered over 24,000 Class 8 units (i.e. heavy trucks); and while that number was not as strong as last year’s sales, it was due to a backlog of unbuilt orders. Looks like demand is […]
Car insurance is a legal requirement of car ownership, so if you own a car, you are familiar with the word “deductible”; but what is exactly is a car insurance deductible and how can it affect your insurance premium? Your Car Insurance Deductible Explained Simply put, your deductible is what you pay out-of-pocket when you […]
The words “home insurance” is an umbrella term that covers single family homes, condos, cottages, seasonal homes and more. Don’t be fooled. Not all insurance is created equally – especially when it comes to condo owner insurance and single family home insurance. Today we’ll look at seven key differences between these two types of insurance. […]
A diabetes diagnosis can be frightening. Some common thoughts are: Will I have to inject insulin? Do I have to give up all sugars? How will the disease affect my quality of life? While your doctor will help you navigate through steps you must take to live a rich, full life with diabetes, there […]
Have you ever noticed how most publications often choose to focus on only the larger provinces, such as Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta, leaving out smaller provinces entirely? It happens all the time, but today we decided to close this gap and provide insight into car insurance in Nova Scotia. What’s the average car insurance in […]
Condo insurance is similar to house insurance, but there are some differences that you should be aware of. The main difference is that there are two components of insurance protection for a condo: (1) a commercial condo policy purchased by the condo corporation; and, (2) a personal condo insurance purchased by unit owners. Consumer surveys, […]
There are dozens of rewards programs in Canada that promise to turn your everyday spending into free trips, car rentals, or swag, but which rewards program will get you the most bang for your buck? We explore the top rewards programs along with their associated credit cards in Canada to find out which program is […]
Your home is the biggest expense you may ever have, but the largest source of potential for increased resale value. We will show you what are the best home renovation option for your home. It can be surprising how many of your dollars will come back to you, if you spend them in the right […]
