Thinking about getting away this summer for a much-needed vacation? Whether you’re trekking across Europe, scuba diving in the Tropics, or going on an African Safari adventure, there are a few things to think about before you start packing those bags, and travel insurance happens to be one of them.

Nobody likes high gas prices. If you’re like most drivers, you’ve probably gotten sticker shock more than a few times when taking a look at how much it costs to fill your tank. Maybe that’s when you first thought about switching to a hybrid. Some drivers have switched to hybrid vehicles for exactly that reason – to save money on gas. Most, however, have adopted these “green cars” as part of a lifestyle choice. But before making the switch, you may be wondering if a hybrid will cost you more in insurance premiums.

Guess what: the best way to establish good credit while still enrolled in school is by regularly using a quality student credit card, and finding one has never been easier!

Have you been treating the maternal figure in your family to a heartwarming Mother’s Day?  The team at LowestRates.ca wishes all families a Happy Mother’s Day today, and wishes to thank all participants who submitted financial advice from their mothers into the MyKindaMom Mother’s Day contest.

Meet Evan who learned about the consequences of speeding shortly after acquiring his G2.  Realizing that his car insurance premiums would skyrocket without being a responsible driver, Evan’s mother had her son pay his own insurance for a whole year after acquiring two speeding tickets – an experience that he says will follow him forever.

Meet Leona who came from a large family with very little money to spare.  Leona credits her mom for teaching her a valuable lesson – money will not look after you, you must look after your money no matter how much or how little you may have attached to your name.

Meet Raheel who arrived in Canada as a young boy from Pakistan, and who describes his mother as his role model.  Raheel was taught the value of money at a young age, and that to truly appreciate and respect the importance of money, he would earn his way to acquire the things he wanted to own.

Meet Lyle who was taught the true value of money by learning how to squeeze every penny out of household products.  Lyle’s mother introduced her son to couponing, bargain hunting, and how to get the most out of every item in the home.

Meet Linda who learned from her mom that opening a bank account with a small balance encourages a child to earn and save more money.  Beginning with only $5 in the bank, Linda followed her mother’s advice to become a self sufficient, hard working woman with a comfortable lifestyle.