Best personal finance reads from September 2016

Happy October! The new month brings with it cooler weather, Thanksgiving, Halloween and the beginning of a very busy time of year for many Canadians.

Pet insurer refuses to cover dog injuries from ‘running, slipping, tripping or playing’

A pet owner gets a $4,200 lesson on the dangers of not reading our insurance policy.

How to get a good deal on a home during the fall

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.

Toronto home prices up another 20% in September

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) has released housing data from September.

7 unexpected closing costs and how to prepare for them

Unexpected closing costs can significantly impact a homebuyer’s budget. Here's seven to watch out for.

Ontario beefs up punishment for drug-impaired drivers

New road rules went into effect over the weekend that increase the severity of punishment faced by drivers who are caught driving under the influence of drugs. Now driving high will get you the same amount of trouble as driving drunk.

What are the benefits of renters insurance?

Are you renting? Do you have renters insurance? You likely have benefits that you’re not even aware of. I want to open your eyes.

Ottawa reveals new mortgage rules coming Oct. 17

Big changes are coming for anyone looking to buy a home this fall. The federal government is finally throwing its weight behind a plan to cool down Canada’s overheated housing markets and prevent a potential housing crisis.

5 Money moves to make before the end of the year

With that fall tang in the air, you know we’re headed toward the end of the year. If you’ve done a recent financial checkup, you might know what you need to work on during the last few months of 2016.

Toyota says self-driving cars need 14.2 billion km of testing

Automakers are going to need to meticulously test their systems’ capabilities before bringing them to market

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