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Insurance

Why Landlord Insurance is Essential?

Landlord Insurance in Canada is your shield against the uncertainties of rental property ownership. In this concise guide, we’ll outline the essentials. Whether you’re a
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Loans

Mortgage Types: Fixed vs. Variable

Mortgages come in two main types: fixed and variable. A fixed-rate mortgage maintains a consistent interest rate throughout the loan term, offering stability but potentially
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Internet

Best Internet Deals in Canada Sep 2023

Discover exceptional internet deals from prominent providers like Diallog, Xplore, Telus, Bell, and more, offering savings and advanced services. Our experts have categorized deals for
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Home Phone

Say Goodbye to Passwords

Google Account users can now access a new level of security with passkeys, recently released globally by Google. With this feature in place, account holders
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Insurance

How to Prevent Home Break-Ins?

Accounting to Statistics Canada, there were 36,928 breaking and entering incidents in Ontario in 2021. It’s almost 101 incidents per day. Your home is no
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Tech

Best VPN Canada for 2023

A VPN, or virtual private network, is a secure tunnel between your device and the internet. VPNs are used to protect your online traffic from
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Personal Finance

The Best GIC Rates in Canada

A GIC, or Guaranteed Investment Certificate, is a savings product offered by banks and credit unions. They are low-risk and therefore often have lower returns
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Cell Phones

Vivint – Smart Home Security System

Vivint home security systems are designed to help prevent crime. Newly-released outdoor cameras detect lurkers on your property, while smart locks, lighting, and security sensors
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Cell Phones

Thinkpro Home Security

Thinkpro is a Canadian home security company in business since 2015 and is based in North York, Ontario. Thinkpro is the leader in DIY home
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Cell Phones

Comwave – VoIP Phone Service

One of Canada’s largest independent communications companies, Comwave serves 1,100 cities across Canada and over 1,600 locations in the US. Comwave’s services are divided into
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Mortgage

Rent Vs Buy

To make a sound financial decision on whether to continue to rent or to buy, the first step is to determine whether you have enough
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Mortgage

Buying Your Second Home

Life requires changes and perhaps you are in a situation where your existing home no longer suits your family, your lifestyle or your wallet. Purchasing
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Mortgage

Banks vs. Mortgage Brokers

Banks vs. Mortgage Brokers: What is the Better Choice? The traditional mortgage providers in Canada have been large banks. You also have the option of
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Cell Phones

New to Canada Mortgage

Conditions for Getting a Mortgage in Canada if you are an Immigrant There are various conditions that must be met in order to be eligible
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Cell Phones

How to get Construction Financing

Construction Financing Canada If you have purchased a home before, you probably have first hand experience with the process of getting approved for a mortgage. However, if you’re
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Mortgage

What are Cash Back Mortgages?

Right after buying a home, you’ll need to incur other expenses such as buying furniture, making renovations, or just to have some petty cash in hand for
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Mortgage

Mortgage Down Payment FAQ

How to Calculate Your Mortgage Down Payment Your mortgage down payment is the funds you pay upfront when buying a home. Normally expressed as a
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Mortgage

What is a Collateral Mortgage?

Lenders must register the mortgage loan by way of two methods: Mortgage charge: The mortgage provider registers your home with the registry or land title
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Mortgage

RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan

According to the federal government’s Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP), as a first-time homebuyer, you can borrow up to $25,000 from your RRSP and use it
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TV

How does an IPTV work?

TYPES OF TV SERVICES Whether you watch programs when they are broadcast or you select and watch content on demand, you’ll have to make a
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Internet

Fido Internet Vs Virgin Internet

Fido Home Internet Vs Virgin Mobile Home InternetVirgin Mobile is competing against Fido for the best home internet provider in Canada. The company is promoting
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TV

Will Cable TV Soon Be Obsolete

For years, technological advances have changed the way we do things. The way we watch television and films is no exception.  Smartphone and tablet users
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Internet

What Is Fiber Internet

What Is Fiber Internet? Fiber optic Communication is the sending of light through optical fiber (long thin strands of pure glass). This technology is used
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Home Phone

VOIP vs. Landline Phone

There are several things you need to look at when comparing VoIP Vs Landline use.  You need to consider some of the following. What is
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Cell Phones

Rogers vs. Fido

Rogers and Fido are cell phone service providers in Canada.  Each provider offers both pros and cons. You need to compare cell phone plans to choose
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Internet

4 Ways to Extend Wi-Fi Range

Today we have stronger Wi-Fi than ever before but there can still be bottlenecks and problems, even if you have a strong router. There are
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Internet

Local ISP vs Large ISP

TELUS, Rogers, and Bell are undoubtedly among of the leading internet service providers (ISPs) in Canada. These telecommunications giants enjoy robust infrastructure so it’s not
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