Saskatchewan drivers are at risk because they don’t have enough insurance

Half of Saskatchewan's drivers only have the bare minimum when it comes to their auto insurance coverage.

Bank of Canada says climate change is a key threat to the economy

For the first time ever, the Bank of Canada issued a report highlighting how climate change, economy, and our financial system are intertwined.

Vancouver housing sales fall so much it’s no longer a top-five market in Canada

Home sales and prices both fell in April in the once-hot city, while the rest of the country saw gains.

Ontario realtors call for housing registry to help stop money laundering

The registry would reveal the identities of people who purchase property under numbered companies and trust funds.

Why a credit card with an annual fee is often worth the cost of admission

While costlier upfront, annual-free credit cards boast perks and rewards that make them worth the price.

Alberta drivers will have a harder time renewing their auto insurance policies

Alberta's insurance companies are starting to adjust their services to deal with profitability issues.

Allstate offers discounts with new telematics app for auto insurance

Allstate recently introduced telematics apps that reward drivers for safe driving with discounted premiums.

My mom kept half my money when I was a kid. As an adult, I’m happy she did

Luc Rinaldi reflects on why growing up with a mother who garnished half of his earnings wasn’t such a bad thing after all.

This is how much it costs to live in Montreal in 2019

This is how much it costs to live in Montreal in 2019

Find out how much it costs to live in Quebec’s largest city as a single person without dependents or property. Hint: it's much, much less than what it costs to live in Vancouver or Toronto.

Montreal is kind of a dream city, especially if you’re young: there’s an excellent nightlife culture, you can more or less legally drink in public, and there are many, many opportunities to practice your French.

It’s also notoriously cheap.

About the author

Jessica Mach

Jessica Mach is a freelance writer for LowestRates.ca. She's covered the documentary film industry at realscreen, and her work has also appeared in The Hairpin.

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