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Many Canadians feel the financial strain of the COVID-19 pandemic and have grim outlooks for their financial futures.

The Ontario 2020 Budget includes an outline of how the province will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on the provincial auto insurance system to ensure consumers are being treated fairly.

These are the top credit cards and winners of Best of Finance 2020. Review the best credit cards in Canada so you can earn the most rewards and save more money.

The Landlord Credit Bureau and Equifax collaborate to reward responsible tenants and build renters’ credit scores.

Albertans have been waiting for months to learn what the Automobile Insurance Advisory Committee’s research shows. Now they’ll have until mid-2021 to find out whether or not the government will overhaul how auto insurance works in Alberta.

More than 65% of injuries and deaths in Ontario are attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning annually. Here’s how you can keep your family safe.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended Canada’s rental market, driving landlords to boost incentives and offer renters perks to help fill their available units.

The Automobile Insurance Rate Board (AIRB) in Alberta gave several insurers the green light to increase their auto rates in the third quarter of 2020. Here’s what you need to know.

Ontario’s car insurance regulator details how much premium relief is available for eligible drivers to deal with the economic fallout because of the pandemic.

An alarming number of 18- to 24-year-old drivers report driving while high or getting into a vehicle with a motorist impaired by cannabis. Cannabis can affect a motorist’s judgment, decision making, and reaction time, which increases the risk of getting into a collision.

If you see a solid red lane painted on a street in T.O., steer clear of driving in it. The painted red lanes denote buses and bicycles are allowed to use them, but not vehicles.

Also known as photo radar, more municipalities in Ontario are installing automated speed enforcement cameras in community safety zones to get drivers to slow down.

Canadians are relying on savings over credit during the COVID-19 pandemic, lowering revolving credit balances.

The CRA resumes online services after cybercriminals exploit a vulnerability in the web portal’s security, affecting thousands of accounts.

The COVID-19 pandemic has more Canadians shopping online, a behaviour that many consumers say will stick around after the country reopens.

As the economy reopens and more drivers are taking to the road again, several insurance companies may be ending the discounts they offered. Find out how these changes may affect you.

Auto insurers Desjardins Group, SGI Canada, and TD Insurance are all upping their financial relief measures for customers during the ongoing pandemic.

The Automobile Insurance Rate Board’s annual review of consumer perspectives on car insurance finds Albertans are becoming increasingly unhappy with the cost of their premiums.

Data suggests distracted driving behaviour appears to be on the increase among Canadian drivers of all ages. With Canada’s annual National Safe Driving Week campaign underway, motorists should take stock of their habits behind the wheel and learn to avoid the temptation of interacting with their mobile phones while driving.

Buying a home can be intimidating, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. You have to worry about mortgage approvals, contracts, closing procedures, fees, deposits and all the little things that can go wrong.

Canada’s average mortgage size is growing at almost three times the rate of inflation.

Often, you can get the best deal on products and services by shopping around. But sometimes, banking packages offer everything you need with added convenience. So, should you be banking in only one place?

Learn the apps and hacks you need to know to save valuable time and money this Cyber Monday.

The Bank of Montreal (BMO) has a wide variety of credit cards with all kinds of amazing perks.

Traffic violations can be serious. Not only do they carry an immediate fine, but also end up on your driving record, and there’s a good chance they will affect your insurance premium as well. Find out how much they could cost you, and what to do about it.

Mortgage shoppers tend to focus squarely on securing the lowest rate possible, sometimes to the detriment other features. One feature that routinely gets overlooked is mortgage portability.

Not even a global plague can stop Canadian home prices, much to the dismay of renters who want to be buyers.

The term ‘no-fault insurance’ is confusing. Does it mean no one is to blame for a car accident? Not exactly. Find out how no-fault insurance works in Ontario.

This November marks the 10th annual financial literacy month in Canada. To honour this milestone, we have created a short quiz to test your basic knowledge of credit cards.

The December holidays will look a little different this year—shopping will too! Learn which credit card can offer you the most rewards as you shop for gifts, decorations and groceries this festive season.

Home insurance covers a broad range of risks your dwelling may face. But sometimes, strange or unexpected things happen. Here are a few unusual circumstances that your policy may cover, and the factors insurers look at when calculating your premium.

More than nine out of 10 Canadians want to stay in their homes as long as possible in their golden years. And now, Equitable Bank offers a new option to make that possible.

Many Canadians feel the financial strain of the COVID-19 pandemic and have grim outlooks for their financial futures.

There are options to lower the cost of your auto insurance. Here are some simple strategies that can help reduce your premium.

Economic optimism has bond yields surging versus last week. That’s got many wondering if fixed mortgage rates will soon follow.

Pit your knowledge against fellow Canadians in RATESDOTCA’s five-question Mortgage Literacy quiz.