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Do off-road vehicle infractions impact your car insurance rate?

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Your car insurance policy won’t cover any claims that result from an off-road vehicle accident or injury. To drive something like an ATV, you need special coverage.

Mark Gregorski

August 12, 2022

9-minute read

Off-roading is an exciting and adventurous outdoor activity enjoyed by many Canadians. As the second-largest country in the world, Canada is chock-full of diverse terrains and trails perfect for off-road enthusiasts to explore on their snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dune buggies, dirt bikes, and other off-road vehicles.

About the author

Mark Gregorski is an Edmonton-based freelance writer specializing in writing content for firms in the financial services industry, including fintech. He has written articles about investing, mortgages, credit cards, and insurance and is passionate about educating people on making wise financial decisions. Outside of writing, he enjoys working out at the gym, playing in poker tournaments, composing music, and learning about digital marketing.

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Everything you need to know about reverse mortgages

For older Canadian homeowners, a reverse mortgage can be the perfect way to generate tax-free funds without sacrificing quality of life. You stay in your home, don’t need much income or perfect credit, and don’t have to make payments.

LowestRates.ca Staff

July 21, 2022

For older Canadian homeowners, a reverse mortgage can be the perfect way to generate tax-free funds without sacrificing quality of life. You stay in your home. You don’t need much income or perfect credit. And you don’t have to make loan payments, ever. We know those terms sound almost too good to be true, but a reverse mortgage is simply a quick, practical way to withdraw some cash value from your home before you sell it. Here’s how it works.

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The LowestRates.ca writing team focuses on telling original stories and bringing you the latest news in the world of personal finance.

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Does my roof affect my home insurance rate in Canada?

Putting a roof over your head is a basic necessity of life. But the type of roof you choose may impact your wallet for many years to come, including your home insurance premium.

Joel Kranc

July 12, 2022

5-minute read

This article has been updated from a previous version.

Putting a roof over your head is a basic necessity of life. But the type of roof you choose may impact your wallet for many years to come.

About the author

Joel Kranc is an award-winning writer, author and journalist. Most of his experience lies within the institutional investment and financial services space. He also covers a variety of business topics for publications in North America and the UK.

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Do you need travel insurance to cross the U.S. border?

Though Canada and the U.S. are neighbouring countries, your full provincial health insurance doesn’t extend beyond the international border. Travel insurance can offer inclusive healthcare coverage while abroad.

Gary Parkinson

July 7, 2022

3-minute read

This article has been updated from a previous version.

About the author

Gary Parkinson is an online writer currently residing in Toronto. He uses content marketing and SEO strategies to help improve the reputations of websites with webmasters. Gary graduated Conestoga College from the business administration-marketing program.