Home insurance isn't mandatory but here's why we highly recommend it
Home insurance isn't mandatory but here's why we highly recommend it

Unlike auto insurance, home insurance is an optional product. But it could save you from liability.

How do insurance providers treat couples who are living apart together?
How do insurance providers treat couples who are living apart together?

10 questions to ask when getting a mortgage
10 questions to ask when getting a mortgage

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How to get a better rate when you renew your mortgage

How to get a better rate when you renew your mortgage

Before accepting your current mortgage lender's offer to renew your loan, shop around. You might be able to negotiate a better rate or conditions. Here's everything you need to know.

Robb Engen

January 26, 2023

7-minute read

This article has been updated from a previous version. 

When it's time to renew your mortgage, do you blindly accept the first offer from your existing mortgage lender? Banks know that most homeowners won’t bother negotiating or switching lenders because they don’t want to risk not qualifying for the stress test again. As a result, you likely won’t see a discounted rate when your mortgage comes up for renewal.  

About the author

Robb Engen balances a full-time job with a host of side-projects and a busy young family. He co-founded the personal finance blog Boomer & Echo in 2010, and started Rewards Cards Canada in 2011. He is also a freelance writer for the Toronto Star. Robb is currently on the path to CFP certification and last year launched his own independent fee-only financial planning service.

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Why your home insurance rate may rise even if you’ve never made a claim
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Owning a home is an expensive proposition in most of Canada. That’s why it’s important to look for savings where you can. One area where you have more choice is when you purchase home insurance.  

What to do if your mortgage loan application is denied

What to do if your mortgage loan application is denied

A denial isn’t necessarily a dead end. Consider it more of a hurdle. With some careful planning, you can ensure that you have the necessary funding to buy your new home.

H.G. Watson

January 16, 2023

9-minute read

This article has been updated from a previous version.

You’ve been scanning the real estate market every day. You’ve already decided what colour you’ll paint your new living room. You are ready to buy a new home. But there’s one thing that can stop you from getting a home and put your ownership fantasies out of reach: a mortgage loan denial. 

About the author

H.G. Watson is a writer based in Toronto. Her work has appeared in Chatelaine, Vice, Flare, Maisonneuve, The Walrus and more. You can find her at @hg_watson on Twitter.

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How to switch car insurance providers

How to switch car insurance providers

While it may seem daunting to switch car insurance providers, it is a great way to regain some control over rising rates. Here's everything you need to know about how to change car insurance companies and ensure it’s a smooth transition.

Caitlin McCormack

January 12, 2023

6-minute read

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About the author

Caitlin McCormack is a writer based in Toronto. Her work has appeared in MSN, Food Network, HuffPost, What to Expect, Today's Parent, and Mashable, among others. When she isn't writing, she's busy chasing after her two sons, testing out new recipes, and working on her century-old fixer-upper.

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How expensive is it to insure one of Canada's top 10 most stolen vehicles?

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What’s the best way to insure my engagement and wedding rings?
What’s the best way to insure my engagement and wedding rings?

It’s up to you whether to insure your jewelry under a home or tenant policy or via a standalone jewelry insurance provider.

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