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Your home insurance policy will be customized to suit your needs and the property you’re insuring.

Home insurance premiums are determined by dwelling type (is it a single-detached home, a house with a basement tenant suite, or a condo?). Insurance companies also try to predict the kind and size of claim you might make in the future.

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The dangers of only making minimum credit card payments

The dangers of only making minimum credit card payments

When you make only the minimum payment on your credit card balance, it can add to your debt and negatively impact your credit history.

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When you’re stuck in a debt cycle, it’s tempting to continue doing the bare minimum (I was guilty of this for a long time), but the truth is: minimum payments are keeping you in debt and might be doing more harm to your finances than good.  

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Zandile Chiwanza

Zandile is a freelance personal finance journalist. She previously worked as a personal finance writer at LowestRates.ca and before that, the content editor for Real Estate Management Industry News. As a self-proclaimed budget warrior, Zandile dedicates most of her time to advocating for financial wellness.

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You refinance your mortgage to get a better rate. Why not do the same with your car loan?

Many homeowners refinance their mortgages to reduce their monthly mortgage payments, save money on interest, or even pay off their loans faster. You can do the same with your car loan.

REPORT: Ontario’s 15 most expensive cities for car insurance

REPORT: Ontario’s 15 most expensive cities for car insurance

If you want to drive in Ontario, you need to pay for car insurance — that's a non-negotiable. But depending on where you live within the province, the cost of your car insurance premium can vary greatly.

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About the authors

Zandile Chiwanza

Zandile is a freelance personal finance journalist. She previously worked as a personal finance writer at LowestRates.ca and before that, the content editor for Real Estate Management Industry News. As a self-proclaimed budget warrior, Zandile dedicates most of her time to advocating for financial wellness.

Lisa Coxon

Lisa is a senior editor in the personal finance space. Her work has appeared in Reader’s Digest, Toronto Life, Canadian Living and TVO. As a child, she diligently hoarded the $50 bills that fell out of her Christmas cards. Adult Lisa is working hard to resurrect those stockpiling tendencies. 

Michelle Bates

Michelle Bates is an editor/writer in the personal finance space with seven years of experience. Her work has also been featured in news sources like the Financial Post, the Globe and Mail, CTV News, and Narcity. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys thrifting home decor, attending live shows, and playing with her Yorkie/Shih Tzu, Freddie, at the park.

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