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Store Credit Cards: The Advantages and Disadvantages

Feb. 21, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

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Is a store credit card right for you? Here are the top perks and downsides of retail credit cards. Continue reading »

The Mortgage Stress Test Rate is Changing: Key Questions Answered

Feb. 20, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

The much-maligned mortgage stress test is changing. The Department of Finance has confirmed that as of April 6, 2020, homebuyers getting insured mortgages will have an easier time qualifying. Continue reading »

ShopInsuranceCanada.ca Becomes Rates.ca

Feb. 20, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

We are excited to announce that ShopInsuranceCanada.ca has become Rates.ca. Don’t worry, besides a name change, how you compare the lowest auto insurance quotes will remain the same. Continue reading »

Private or Public Auto Insurance: Which Is Cheaper?

Feb. 20, 2020 - by Liam Lahey

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An Insurance Bureau of Canada comparison of auto insurance premiums in B.C. and Alberta shows most drivers in B.C. pay higher premiums for similar coverage than drivers in Alberta. Continue reading »

When Safety Is Paramount These 64 Vehicles Get the Job Done

Feb. 19, 2020 - by Lesley Green

U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety lists the vehicles that perform best in a bad situation. Continue reading »

Less-Regulated Mortgage Lending Triples as Borrowers Finding Ways Around the Stress Test

Feb. 18, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

One of the consequences of stricter mortgage rules has been the steady stream of borrowers turning to higher-cost unregulated lenders. Continue reading »

Do You Need Personal Cybercrime Insurance?

Feb. 18, 2020 - by Liam Lahey

Over 9 million Canadians were victims of some form of cybercrime in 2018. Learn how to protect yourself online and about the identity theft and fraud protection you can add to your home insurance or condo insurance policy. Continue reading »

Danger: Toronto Housing Is Revving Its Engines Again

Feb. 16, 2020 - by Steve Huebl

Bring your mind back to Toronto’s housing market heydays of 2016. It was a time when double-digit price increases seemed like they’d never going to end. Continue reading »

Vehicle Safety Technologies: Helpful or Hindering?

Feb. 14, 2020 - by Liam Lahey

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The goal of driver-assist technologies is to make our roads safer, so why aren’t auto insurance rates decreasing? Continue reading »

The Best Way for High-Risk Drivers to Get Car Insurance

Feb. 13, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

Motorists with spotty driving records may have a tough time finding affordable auto insurance. Here’s what you can do about it. Continue reading »

Rates.ca Resources & News

Store Credit Cards: The Advantages and Disadvantages

The Mortgage Stress Test Rate is Changing: Key Questions Answered

ShopInsuranceCanada.ca Becomes Rates.ca

Private or Public Auto Insurance: Which Is Cheaper?

When Safety Is Paramount These 64 Vehicles Get the Job Done

Less-Regulated Mortgage Lending Triples as Borrowers Finding Ways Around the Stress Test

Do You Need Personal Cybercrime Insurance?

Danger: Toronto Housing Is Revving Its Engines Again

Vehicle Safety Technologies: Helpful or Hindering?

The Best Way for High-Risk Drivers to Get Car Insurance

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