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Extreme weather caused $1.3 billion in insurance damage in 2019

According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, this makes 2019 the seventh-most expensive year on record.

A look at home security features that get you insurance discounts

So you've just moved into a new house and you're thinking safety. Maybe you want to add deadbolts to your doors to give you peace of mind. Or you're mulling a new security system. The good news is that adding safety to your home can also save you money.

Canadians stressed about debt exercise less, don’t sleep well, and are alone more

These are the findings of two recent studies conducted by DUCA Impact Lab and Angus Reid.

Switching your car insurance: penalty, cancellation fees and rules

One of the best ways for people to save on their car insurance premiums is switching to a cheaper provider. But cancelling an auto policy often comes with a few surprises

Auto insurance rates rise in Ontario for third year in a row

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has released its approved auto insurance rates for the fourth quarter of 2019.

What I learned after being laid off from my dream job in Canadian media

I was a casusalty of the StarMetro shutdown last year. Here's what that experience taught me about going through a layoff.

Women earn less than men right after graduation, gap widens over time

Differences in earnings between men and women begin immediately after graduation, according to a report called, How Much Do They Make?

Historically low vacancy rates drive rents to all-time highs

Canada’s national vacancy rate declines to its lowest level — 2.2% — since 2002 in CMHC’s latest report.

Canadians spend an average of two hours a day worried about money

Young people worry the most out of any demographic, and so do households earning an average of $50,000.

Does it ever make sense to buy a cottage before you buy a house?

Cottages are often cheaper than homes in major cities, and provide excellent rental opportunities.

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