Ride-sharing in Canada: It's Complicated

Ride-sharing. What sounds like a simple idea has seemingly become one of the most divisive topics in the country. You’ve likely read or heard about the war between taxi companies and Uber over the last few years, but what’s the real deal with ride-sharing in Canada?

Does Uber's insurance coverage need more work?

It was a big day for Uber when it announced that all of its rides would now be covered under an insurance policy from Intact Financial. However some experts question whether its blanket coverage covers as much as it needs to.

CMHC housing market assessment: not looking good

While Toronto and Vancouver have been at the center of Canada’s housing market drama these past few years, they aren’t the only cities with booming markets. Now, as affordability has reached its limits in the two hottest markets, dangerous market conditions appear in smaller markets.

Do you know the true costs of homeownership?

When I first got the keys to my condo I didn’t know what to expect. I was only thinking about throwing my first house warming party because I couldn’t wait to get my friends together.

Tangerine Money-Back credit card takes home awards

The financially savvy should always be up to date on the most innovative financial products, which is why it should come as no surprise to those in the personal finance space that Tangerine is winning awards for one of its products .

What you need to know about U.S. dollar credit cards

Shopping in the United States is so much better than shopping in Canada. Not only are there more stores and products available, but the prices are lower than in Canada. Unfortunately, a lot of that price difference is caused by the exchange rate.

How the VW Dieselgate settlement affects you

One of the biggest scandals in automotive history came to light last year when regulators discovered that Volkswagen’s “clean” TDI diesel engines emitted way more harmful pollutants in regular road conditions than they did in testing situations. The company has been paying for it ever since, but now they’ve finally approved a plan that will put the matter to rest.

5 Tips for driving in the GTA

Have you been on the roads in the Greater Toronto Area lately? Are you a new driver in the Toronto area?

B.C. puts tax on foreign real estate buyers

After years of unending price growth and complaints of foreign (mostly Chinese) nationals buying up all the desirable real estate in Vancouver, the provincial government is finally addressing it.

Is term life insurance the right choice for you?

The world of life insurance is a complicated place. Many people try to get insurance on their own, but ultimately fail as they get bogged down by all the lingo and differing products.

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