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An increasing number of auto insurers are extending or reintroducing their customer care packages for motorists who are driving less during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out if your insurer is on the list.

More than 10,000 Brampton residents have signed the City of Brampton’s "Fair Deal for Brampton” online campaign, which calls on the provincial government to fulfill its promise to standardize auto rates across Ontario.

Do you and your family have an action plan and emergency survival kit in the event a natural disaster impacts your community? Follow these steps and always be prepared.

Drivers in Ontario who cruise along either highways 412 or 418 won’t need to worry about being charged a toll to use them up until May 31, 2023, the province announced recently.

Pulling carbon out of the air could be as valuable by 2050 as pulling fossil fuels out of the ground is today. Those businesses are going to need insurance.

A report indicates that Canada’s flood preparedness is not where it should be, and yet floods and other natural disasters are on the rise thanks to climate change. Find out more about how to protect yourself and ensure your insurance coverage is adequate in case of emergencies.

CAA South Central Ontario's annual Worst Road campaign is back, and the insurer is asking drivers in Ontario to nominate the road they think is the most unpleasant to travel.

The Toronto suburb of Mississauga will introduce Automated Speed Enforcement cameras to its streets in an effort to get drivers to slow down. Here are the details.

The pause on Aeroplan points expiry has been extended, along with a few additional measures to ensure members get the most out of their rewards.

Travelers Canada, Dominion, and Chieftan auto policyholders in Ontario will get a rate decrease between 3% and 10% to help them weather the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 stay-at-home orders reduced traffic volumes and collision claims in 2020, but road fatalities hit historic heights in Ontario, and the cost to repair vehicles continues to rise. What’s it all mean insofar as the cost of your auto policy goes?

Canadians seem to believe distracted driving behaviours are safe, the latest RATESDOTCA survey data shows. Yet that same data also shows Canadians consider distracted driving to be a leading cause of death on Canadian roads.

The provincial government says it will table new legislation designed to enhance standards and improve safety when getting your vehicle towed. Get a refresher on what your rights are if you need a tow.

Ontario drivers who are Aviva policyholders will see their premiums reduced by up to 20% when they apply for a new policy or renew their existing policy.

Canadian drivers carrying a car insurance policy with Intact and belairdirect can apply for one month’s worth of premium relief to help them cope with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The insurer says it’s giving its new and existing Ontario car insurance policyholders a 15% discount on a 12-month term.

Talk of establishing some form of a digital immunity or vaccination passport around the globe and in Canada is ratcheting up. How would proof-of-vaccination documentation affect the cost of a travel insurance policy? Here’s what we know so far.

T.O.’s Automated Speed Enforcement cameras are photo-capturing thousands of drivers who speed through the city’s community safety zones. All 50 cameras will be moved to new locations in May.

Racking up parking violations and not paying them off in a timely manner comes with a cost. Find out how unpaid parking tickets may affect you.

The nation’s former leader in residential mortgage default insurance is now a distant second. Who cares? Two types of people...

Building material costs are skyrocketing. That will put pressure on insurance prices.

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority published its rate change decisions for April. Get the details on whether or not your insurer was approved to increase or decrease its rate.

An increasing number of auto insurers are extending or reintroducing their customer care packages for motorists who are driving less during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out if your insurer is on the list.

Trend-setter Royal Bank lifted several mortgage rates this week, despite no apparent funding cost pressures.

You don’t have to be a sommelier to access complimentary wine tastings and discounts from wineries across Canada. A handful of credit cards feature wine and dining series and exclusive culinary perks.

More than 10,000 Brampton residents have signed the City of Brampton’s "Fair Deal for Brampton” online campaign, which calls on the provincial government to fulfill its promise to standardize auto rates across Ontario.

Learn surprising ways home insurance protects you, including identity theft, spoiled food, stolen bicycles and vandalized gravestones.

Sometimes, good drivers with claims-free histories see their rates increase. There are reasons beyond your control for that. Nevertheless, the benefits of having a spotless driving record are inarguable.

Being a caregiver is time-consuming and it can create financial stress. Here’s what you can do to offset those costs and where you can get help.

Despite fresh lockdown restrictions, the number guessers (economists) seem to universally anticipate strong growth ahead. Perhaps too strong.

Not only would a large seismic event in Canada create widespread destruction, but it would also bankrupt the insurance industry.

Compare the best credit card welcome bonuses for this month. You could get up to 10% cash back or an $800 travel value.

Do you and your family have an action plan and emergency survival kit in the event a natural disaster impacts your community? Follow these steps and always be prepared.

With excessive speeding and stunt driving on the climb in Ontario since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial government is aiming to crack down on drivers whose reckless driving behaviours put others at risk.

Here's a look at the top 10 things you need to know about mortgages this week.

More young Canadians are starting to prioritize saving. Learn which money products can help young adults prepare for the future financially.