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Why your home insurance rate may rise even if you’ve never made a claim

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

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

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

This article has been updated from a previous version.

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

Theft risk is one of many factors insurance providers consider when they set your premium. Find out how Canada's top 10 most-stolen vehicles stack up when it comes to the cost of insurance.

Lisa Coxon

January 5, 2023

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Michelle Bates

This article is updated annually. As a result, stolen vehicle rankings may change according to the most recent data available.

Every year, Équité Association releases a list of the top 10 stolen vehicles in Canada.

To compile the list, actual theft claims data licensed by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is collected from almost every car insurance company in the country.

About the authors

Lisa is a senior editor in the personal finance space. Her work has appeared in Reader’s Digest, Toronto Life, Canadian Living and TVO. As a child, she diligently hoarded the $50 bills that fell out of her Christmas cards. Adult Lisa is working hard to resurrect those stockpiling tendencies.

Michelle Bates is an editor/writer in the personal finance space. Her work has also been featured in Cottage Life magazine and on CottageLife.com. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys thrifting home decor, attending live shows, and playing with her Yorkie/Shih Tzu, Freddie, at the park.