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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.

As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, three more insurers are extending or enhancing their respective rate relief measures to assist drivers and homeowners.

The coronavirus pandemic and Canada’s economic shutdown is shifting Canadians’ attitudes on how and where they work that will reverberate long after government restrictions ease, a new Rates.ca survey finds.

Telematics, or usage-based insurance, is shifting how car insurance premiums are calculated. Drivers who sign up for it with their insurers can earn discounts on their rates for driving safely.

Revisiting and possibly revising the province’s no-fault insurance provisions are among the course of actions a government-appointed committee is reviewing.

Car insurance mobile apps use real-time data about your driving habits to determine insurance pricing. Using one, and driving safely, can earn you a discount on your premium.

Two Canadian insurers are enhancing or extending the financial relief measures to their auto policy customers. Here’s what you need to know.

When peaceful protests turn violent, vehicles can be damaged, vandalized, or destroyed. What happens if your car or truck is is damaged by a civil commotion or riot?

The heat of summer can impact your vehicle’s performance. Before you take a road trip during the warmer months, here’s how to ensure your wheels are ready to roll and avoid a possible breakdown.

Whether you’re looking to find a home to buy or an apartment to rent, try simplifying your search (and making it more fun) with one of these mobile apps.

Vehicles are meant to be driven. Whether your vehicle is sitting in the driveway or stored in a garage, there are things you must do to keep it in good condition.

Many car insurance companies offer discounts and reduced premiums for drivers over the age of 60 since they are more likely to be safe drivers.

A fatal car crash can happen to anyone. Safe driving habits and preparation can help you steer clear of one.

Canadian car owners are generous with their vehicles a new survey from Rates.ca has found: 44.8% of car owners have let another driver borrow their vehicle. But do you know what you’re getting yourself into when you lend your car to a friend?

Record flooding prompts calls for action from the insurance industry.

Your classic car might qualify for special insurance, but it'd be far from the oddest policy ever written. From legs to alien abductions, there are some of the weirdest.

The minimum mortgage stress test rate dropped this week thanks to a fresh round of posted rate cuts by the country’s big banks.

When it comes to being safe on the road, driving a compact vehicle is often not the problem – the influx of larger vehicles competing for the same road space is.

There are loads of credit cards on the market, so it can be hard to choose the best fit. Here are a few simple steps you can take to find the right credit card.

Are you overlooking the perks, benefits, and rewards of an annual fee credit card? Here is how to calculate if you’ll benefit from a card with a fee.

Even if COVID-19 is a “known risk” that won’t be covered, there are plenty of reasons to buy travel insurance before your next trip whether in Canada or abroad.

Both homeowners and non-homeowners alike are reporting a greater likelihood of purchasing a home post-COVID, according to a new survey.

Your vehicle spends most of its time at rest. Anything can happen to your car while it’s parked. If you park it for an extended period, what’s the best way to ensure it is protected?

Avoid these common credit card mistakes to increase your credit score.

Swapping your house with someone else can save you a lot of money on your next vacation. Find out if a home exchange is right for you.

Decade-long fixed mortgages, once the pariah of rate terms, are starting to feel some love.

Whether your vehicle is damaged by everyday road hazards or an unforeseen event triggered by poor weather or construction, what can you do about it?

With no Bank of Canada rate decision scheduled for August, we turn our attention to Canada’s COVID-riddled recovery.

Travel restrictions are easing, and maybe you will be able to get to the cottage this summer. Depending on your policy, the pandemic lockdown make have already affected your seasonal insurance coverage.

Few home financing products are as powerful as the readvanceable mortgage. Readvanceables give homeowners a source of low-cost cash—anytime they want it.

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.

The older our population gets, the greater the chance that mortgage rates will stay low. That’s the message from a growing body of research.

Owning a home is a life aspiration for most middle-class Canadians. It’s as important to some as getting married, having kids and saving for retirement.

Borrowing costs have fallen drastically in recent months. That has further widened the gap between the best-discounted mortgage rates and the government's “stress test” rate, which new borrowers must prove they can afford.