Is it safe to buy a car online? 7 myths debunked

Is the future of car shopping digital?

Car buyers often turn to the internet to research their options, but it’s also never been easier to find, finance, and take ownership of a new vehicle online.

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Everything you need to know about reverse mortgages

For older Canadian homeowners, a reverse mortgage can be the perfect way to generate tax-free funds without sacrificing quality of life. You stay in your home, don’t need much income or perfect credit, and don’t have to make payments.

LowestRates.ca Staff

July 21, 2022

For older Canadian homeowners, a reverse mortgage can be the perfect way to generate tax-free funds without sacrificing quality of life. You stay in your home. You don’t need much income or perfect credit. And you don’t have to make loan payments, ever. We know those terms sound almost too good to be true, but a reverse mortgage is simply a quick, practical way to withdraw some cash value from your home before you sell it. Here’s how it works.

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What happens if the person you lend your vehicle to gets into an accident?

Your insurance follows your vehicle. That means you and your insurance policy are on the hook.

Does my roof affect my home insurance rate in Canada?

Putting a roof over your head is a basic necessity of life. But the type of roof you choose may impact your wallet for many years to come, including your home insurance premium.

Joel Kranc

July 12, 2022

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This article has been updated from a previous version.

Putting a roof over your head is a basic necessity of life. But the type of roof you choose may impact your wallet for many years to come.

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Joel Kranc is an award-winning writer, author and journalist. Most of his experience lies within the institutional investment and financial services space. He also covers a variety of business topics for publications in North America and the UK.

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Do you need travel insurance to cross the U.S. border?

Though Canada and the U.S. are neighbouring countries, your full provincial health insurance doesn’t extend beyond the international border. Travel insurance can offer inclusive healthcare coverage while abroad.

Gary Parkinson

July 7, 2022

3-minute read

This article has been updated from a previous version.

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Gary Parkinson is an online writer currently residing in Toronto. He uses content marketing and SEO strategies to help improve the reputations of websites with webmasters. Gary graduated Conestoga College from the business administration-marketing program.

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Six reasons your auto insurance policy could be cancelled

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12 home insurance discounts that can help you save money

Before you settle on an insurance provider, it’s in your best interest to shop around and compare home insurance quotes. But there are also ways to save money once you have a home insurance policy: discounts.

Lisa Coxon

June 23, 2022

6-minute read

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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.

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How a gap in your car insurance history can affect your rate

Not all insurance history gaps are created equal. Some can subject you to a premium increase, while others may not.

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