covid-19

The Bank of Canada announced it is keeping its target for the overnight rate stable, at 0.25%. This is the effective lower limit of the overnight rate.

The coronavirus pandemic has greatly disrupted Canada’s mortgage and housing market. Here are our predictions for what is likely to happen next.

Amid COVID-19, banks began offering mortgage deferrals and slashing credit card interest rates in half for cardholders who need relief. Home and auto insurance companies COVID-19 plans are now being released. How will this impact your … Read More

The situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic is unfolding rapidly, and it could affect your ability to pay your mortgage. Here’s what you need to know.

Is now the time to get a mortgage? The COVID-19 has caused interest rates to drop, but is it really the time to buy a home in Canada?

Online grocery shopping is no easy task right now. Thanks to social/physical distancing, stores have shortened their hours and limited the number of people who can enter at a time leading to long lineups just to … Read More

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to disrupt most of the world, many of us have more questions than answers. Being in lock-down is stressful and tiring, and with no idea of when some sort of normalcy … Read More

Car insurance in COVID-19 is changing. Drivers are looking to hold or even cancel their car insurance. Car insurance companies are responding with deferrals and some discounts or rebates, but what if you just want parking … Read More

The Government of Canada announced a financial benefit for post-secondary students, known now as the Canada Emergency Student Response Benefit (CESB).

Should you refinance your mortgage during the coronavirus pandemic? There are lots of reasons why you might consider a refinance, but COVID-19 makes it more complicated.