There is a lot of information out there about do-it-yourself (DIY) investing such as the Couch Potato strategy, buying exchange traded funds (ETFs), robo-advisory or passive investing through various index funds.
It was big news when Ontario auto insurance rates got lower. However those cheaper rates came at the cost of less coverage for accident benefits and rehab. Now, a family is struggling to cover costs after a man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle collision.
While the devastation compares in no way to the hundreds of lives lost in the Caribbean, Hurricane Matthew made its presence felt in Canada over the weekend as heavy rain and wind travelled up the coast and battered Nova Scotia, causing massive floods that left homes and power lines damaged.
A few months ago, the LowestRates team welcomed Ankur Gupta, a Queen's University undergrad, as a marketing intern. Now that it's over he has some advice for future interns or new graduates transitioning into the workforce.
Friday’s employment report painted a rosy picture of the Canadian job market. Canada added 67,200 new positions in September, the largest monthly gain since 2012. Strong employment growth means the Bank of Canada will likely rule out another interest rate cut for the remainder of the year. But just how strong is that growth really?
Since so many people focus on moving during the summer, there can often be some nice deals for those who are patient enough to wait until fall. Here’s how you can get the best deal when shopping for houses among the fallen leaves.
