Are teenage boys in fast red cars more expensive to insure than soccer moms in minivans? Is it true that you only need travel insurance if you’re vacationing outside of Canada? A new report by TD Insurance has found that many Canadians are putting themselves, their families and their assets at risk by making... Read more
Canadian insurance: making sense of urban legends and hearsay
72 per cent of Canadians say they’re holding some form of debt
About 72 per cent of Canadians say they're holding some form of debt, according to a new poll by CIBC. The bank found that of those debt-holders, four in 10 say their current debt level is an obstacle to reaching future financial goals. Broken down by age, the survey found that 35- to 44-year-old Canadians are... Read more
72 per cent of Canadians say they’re holding some form of debt
About 72 per cent of Canadians say they're holding some form of debt, according to a new poll by CIBC. The bank found that of those debt-holders, four in 10 say their current debt level is an obstacle to reaching future financial goals. Broken down by age, the survey found that 35- to 44-year-old Canadians are... Read more
Life insurance for your home
Home is not only where the heart is, it’s also the largest single debt for most Canadians. But that’s okay, because your home is the centre of your family’s life. That’s why you should look long and hard at mortgage life insurance. Here are your two main options: Traditional mortgage life insurance can be... Read more
Life insurance for your home
Home is not only where the heart is, it’s also the largest single debt for most Canadians. But that’s okay, because your home is the centre of your family’s life. That’s why you should look long and hard at mortgage life insurance. Here are your two main options: Traditional mortgage life insurance can be... Read more
One reason you might consider Canada – it’s a great place to retire!
Canada Day is our annual opportunity to proudly celebrate Canada’s history and heritage and our achievements as a nation. On that happy holiday, many of us will likely pause for a moment to consider why living in Canada and being a Canadian is so great. Each of us will have our own reasons and, of course, there... Read more
One reason you might consider Canada – it’s a great place to retire!
Canada Day is our annual opportunity to proudly celebrate Canada’s history and heritage and our achievements as a nation. On that happy holiday, many of us will likely pause for a moment to consider why living in Canada and being a Canadian is so great. Each of us will have our own reasons and, of course, there... Read more
Average Canadian family income. Gap widens between rich and poor
The income gap between rich and poor in Canada widened in the period from 1993 to 2009, the Conference Board of Canada reports. The richest Canadians increased their share of total national income while the poor and those with middle incomes saw their portions shrink, according to the board's analysis, entitled "How... Read more
Average Canadian family income. Gap widens between rich and poor
The income gap between rich and poor in Canada widened in the period from 1993 to 2009, the Conference Board of Canada reports. The richest Canadians increased their share of total national income while the poor and those with middle incomes saw their portions shrink, according to the board's analysis, entitled "How... Read more
Average Canadian family income. Gap widens between rich and poor
The income gap between rich and poor in Canada widened in the period from 1993 to 2009, the Conference Board of Canada reports. The richest Canadians increased their share of total national income while the poor and those with middle incomes saw their portions shrink, according to the board's analysis, entitled "How... Read more