When shopping around for a home insurance policy in Canada, you’re likely trying to save money. You want to find a policy that helps you feel secure at night. You also don’t want to break the budget with home insurance. However, there might be a time that you want to pay a little more to add extra home coverage.

How keyed into the world of personal finance are you? Chances are that you’ve heard much about the troubling state of housing in the country’s biggest cities. You may have even read about how your finances will change under the newly formed federal government. But personal finance in Canada can be an overwhelming topic, so we got an expert to boil it down.

I have to renew my mortgage later this year, which is a shame because the new mortgage rate is almost certain to be higher than the incredible prime minus 0.80% variable interest rate (1.90%) that I’m paying today.

Much has been said recently about home affordability in the GTA and other parts of Canada. When you are trying to save money on your mortgage, one of the most important factors is the interest rate you pay on your loan.

Can regular folks afford to buy a detached house in the GTA anymore? It’s a question we tackled in the mortgage infographic we released this week, and the answer might have some would-be buyers re-thinking their real estate plan.

A simple, detached house nestled in the heart of the GTA. Call it the great Canadian dream. Or call it crazy, stupid expensive.