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As your weekly commute drives up your kilometre count, your auto insurance provider can’t be the last to know. Failing to report a change in vehicle usage can have serious repercussions on your policy.

Do you have the right coverage for your stored-away valuables? Be sure to review your home, condo, or renters insurance policy.

Distracted driving. Failing to report a change in the usage of your vehicle. Lying about where you live. These are just some of the mistakes that can result in a higher insurance premium.

Being overcharged for a repair can increase the cost of your insurance claim and potentially affect your premium when your policy renews. Here are a few ways to alert yourself to the signs of a fraudulent auto body shop.

Inflation is at its highest level in nearly 40 years. Those with variable-rate mortgages should consider comparing mortgage rates to offset rising interest rates.

House prices may be falling, but interest rates are rising. Where does this leave Canadians looking to buy property?

Car rental companies typically offer four types of auto insurance for the vehicle you rent. But do you actually need to shell out the extra cash for these protections?

Thousands of Canadian snowbirds will be heading south this winter. And with flight cancellations and baggage delays still not fully resolved, travel insurance is even more essential this year.

The average mechanic isn't necessarily trained to repair electric vehicles. So, what are your options — now, and in the future?

Vehicle modifications are changes that you can make to your vehicle to alter the way it looks or performs. Consider these four vehicle modifications and how they might impact your rate.

FSRA has approved rate increases from several insurance providers. If your policy is soon up for renewal, now's the perfect time to shop the market.

On the heels of a 75-basis-point rate hike, Toronto mortgage broker Sung Lee weighs in on how best to approach your mortgage decisions.

Being involved in any type of collision is tough, but a hit and run is particularly difficult. Fortunately, your premium shouldn't be impacted if you're the victim of a hit and run.

Anyone living in your household who regularly uses your vehicle should be added to your car insurance policy as a secondary driver.

A survey conducted by Leger on behalf of RATESDOTCA and BNN reveals that a majority of Canadian homeowners are concerned about inflation and interest rates, and many are tapping their savings or relying on credit to fill the gap.

Drivers need to be extra cautious in residential neighbourhoods and school zones as students return to the classroom.

High interest rates are slowing the housing market. And as the Bank of Canada continues to increase its policy rate, many are choosing not to buy or sell.

If you are over 65 and spending time outside of Canada, you may want to purchase travel insurance. This can help with medical costs in the event you suffer illness or injury abroad.