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If you want to protect your home, make sure you know what you’re covered for in order to avoid a denied claim and having to pay out of pocket for the damage.

When an insurance provider writes off your vehicle, it’s because it has deemed it a “total loss.” This means that the cost of repairing the vehicle is not economically viable to repair.

The Équité Association reveals the top 10 stolen vehicles in Canada. If yours is on the list, you could end up paying more for auto insurance.

A look into mortgage shopping habits conducted by RATESDOTCA shows a slowdown in quoting activity across all property and mortgage types, as Canadians wait to see how market conditions unfold.

If you’ve made a lot of claims, insurance companies may see you as a money-losing customer and charge you a higher rate to offset the risk.

Throughout the last few years, it’s become possible for renters to report their rent payments to credit bureaus and help build their credit scores. Here’s how.

Choosing a mortgage term can be difficult, but after six Bank of Canada interest rate hikes this year, it’s become more confusing for many Canadians. Long and short-term mortgage lengths both have pros and cons, so here’s what you need to consider before locking into either.

Find out which Scotiabank travel rewards card offers the most points and best benefits.

As office workers return to a hybrid schedule or continue to work entirely from home, now is a good time to understand how this affects your home insurance.

Taking steps to get your vehicle winter-ready involves installing snow tires, clearing all the snow and ice off your vehicle, and driving carefully.

When time falls back on November 6 at 2 a.m., you may get an extra hour of sleep, but it can also pose potential safety risks on the road. Here’s how to prepare yourself.

What financial products are impacted by the BoC’s policy moves? The answers might surprise you.

With six Bank of Canada interest rate hikes this year, homeowners with a mortgage loan should brace themselves for higher rates at renewal. According to a recent survey, homeowners are already feeling concerned about an increase in payments when their mortgages come up for renewal.

Life insurance isn’t a one-size-fits all solution. But if you have dependents, it can be an important financial safety net for those you love.

The sixth rate hike of 2022 brings the overnight policy rate to 3.75%, as some speculate whether inflation will become entrenched throughout 2023.

Learn more about how much money you need to save when starting a business, and if you should fund some of those costs on a business credit card.

Married? Depending on where you live in Canada, that might be used by your insurance provider to determine your premium.

When it comes to different vehicle models, not all auto insurance premiums are created equal. Find out which gas, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles cost the most and least to insure.