More than 40 percent of Canadians say they would only have enough money to continue paying their living expenses for four weeks or less if they lost their job or other main source of income and 19 percent say they could only do that for one week. A recent survey conducted on behalf of the […]
Finance
New survey shows need for greater financial knowledge among Canadians
A recent survey by Tangerine found that only half of Canadians consider themselves knowledgeable when it comes to personal finances. Of the remaining half, 39 per cent consider their personal finance knowledge “satisfactory”, saying they only have enough knowledge to get by, and 12 per cent say they have limited or no knowledge. Despite the […]
Simplified Travel Insurance with More Coverage and Less Restrictions
Manulife has launch of the Manulife Premium Protection PlanTM, travel insurance coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, emergency medical, baggage loss and delay and accident insurance. Canadians can confidently purchase knowing that they can be covered for an unexpected event that impacts their travel plans. “We have reduced the policy to 14 pages from over […]
10 years of building financial literacy through Credit Education Week
Talking about money may be the last big taboo, but Capital One Canada and Credit Canada Debt Solutions argue that it’s time to start the conversation and broadcast our financial wins – no matter how big or small. To celebrate the 10thanniversary of Credit Education Week, which runs from November 7-11, Credit Canada Debt Solutions, […]
Life insurance provides Healthy Rewards with Vitality
Canadians can now purchase “life insurance for the living” with the launch of Manulife Vitality: a program that rewards life insurance customers for living a healthy life. Manulife Vitality awards customers Vitality Points when they complete health-related activities such as exercising, getting an annual health screening or even a flu shot. Customers get a discount […]