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1 week ago | 
rates.ca | Arshi Hossain
KEY FINDINGSThe Bank of Canada is keeping the policy rate at 2.75% after two recent cuts to balance inflation and economic pressures. New 25% tariffs on autos and other goods are driving costs up, slowing growth, and hurting confidence. Canada lost 62,000 jobs in March, pushing unemployment to 6.7% as businesses cut hiring and investments. Home sales are at a three-year low, with Toronto sales down 23%, though lower rates may aid recovery.
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2 weeks ago | 
rates.ca | Arshi Hossain
Brace yourselves, Canadian homeowners: 2025 is shaping up to be a stormy year—weather-wise, and for your finances. As extreme climate events become the new normal, insurance companies are feeling the squeeze, and so will your budget. The new normal: Has climate change arrived and settled down to stay?
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3 weeks ago | 
rates.ca | Arshi Hossain
Arshi Hossain April 4, 2025 Table of Contents The new normal: Has climate change arrived and settled down to stay? What’s being done and how the costs of inaction become too high How can you prepare for climate-related rising insurance costs Brace yourselves, Canadian homeowners: 2025 is shaping up to be a stormy year—weather-wise, and for your finances. As extreme climate events become the new normal, insurance companies are feeling the squeeze, and so will your budget.
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1 month ago | 
lowestrates.ca | Arshi Hossain
KEY FINDINGS39% of movers in the past two years upsized their homes, a 6.6% increase from 2024. Among planned movers, 25% also aim to upsize. Relocations for lifestyle reasons dropped to 12% for recent movers and 16% for planned movers, while job-related moves remain low at 8% and 5%. 61% of movers stayed in their city, and 31% relocated within the same province, marking a 3% increase from last year.
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1 month ago | 
rates.ca | Arshi Hossain
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1 month ago | 
lowestrates.ca | Arshi Hossain
As a renter, apart from paying your rent on time, what’s equally important is maintaining open communication with your landlord about any significant changes or issues during your tenancy. Clear communication is key to fostering a positive landlord-tenant relationship and ensuring a smooth rental experience. By keeping your landlord in the loop, you can avoid misunderstandings and prevent potential legal or financial complications—because no one wants to deal with those.
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1 month ago | 
rates.ca | Arshi Hossain
After months of speculation, on February 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed off on 25% tariffs for all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, along with 10% on goods from China. But just two days later, he announced a 30-day pause on the Canada and Mexico tariffs to negotiate with both countries.
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2 months ago | 
rates.ca | Arshi Hossain
When it comes to choosing a credit card in Canada, understanding rewards programs is key to unlocking the best value for your spending. From travel perks to cash back and statement credits, programs vary widely in their offerings, making it essential to find one tailored to your lifestyle. This guide compares four popular Canadian credit card programs – American Express Membership Rewards, Scene+ Rewards, MBNA Rewards, and Aventura Rewards – to help you make an informed decision.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
lowestrates.ca | Arshi Hossain
In recent months, the alarming rise in auto thefts across Ontario has taken a violent turn, as exemplified by a shocking incident involving a Toronto family. In the early hours of October 13, five intruders violently forced their way into a home near Finch and Don Mills Road, demanding the keys to a newly acquired 2023 Mercedes Maybach. The head of the family, an immigrant who had worked tirelessly to afford such a vehicle, found his hard-earned sense of security shattered.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
lowestrates.ca | Arshi Hossain
Ontario’s auto theft crisis has dominated headlines and social media feeds, particularly in provinces like Ontario, during 2022 and 2023, where auto theft reached alarming levels. This issue has started to hit home for most people. Over one third of Ontarians, 38%, know someone who has experienced vehicle theft in the past five years, up four percentage points from 2023, according to a recent survey by LowestRates.ca*. And if it hasn't happened to you, it likely has to someone you know.
