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How Safe is your home?
Peel Regional Police recently had help catching a burglar from home video surveillance. The suspect was arrested for multiple home...
Canadians Love Their Neighbourhoods, Concerned About Future Liveability
Best Places to Live: Canada Liveability Report (Fall 2020) A new Leger survey conducted on behalf of RE/MAX between August...
The day when you just can’t…
There are several different legal provisions that allow you to delegate the administration of your property and your health care...
When is the best time for a career change?
And what’s the best way to handle it? A few guideposts to maximize the chances of success during a professional...
Investing $250 for a $43,000 Return
Researchers at the University of Waterloo’s Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation say homeowners can protect themselves against the increasing risk...
Gift giving that gives back
With the holidays fast approaching, it’s hard to know exactly how this year’s festivities will play out. Whatever your plans,...
Do you know your mutual funds?
When it comes to investing, mutual funds are a very popular choice: as of last August 31, Canadians were holding...
Life insurance strategies for entrepreneurs
While life insurance is a relevant form of protection for a great number of people, it can be especially vital...
#AskTheExpert: Financial markets and U.S. elections
On Tuesday November 3rd, 2020, U.S. citizens will be electing their next president. What influence could an event like that...
I have noticed that my neighbour has a couple of dead/dying trees in his backyard. Who’s insurance pays if his tree falls on my building?
This is a timely question. A small beetle called the Emerald Ash Borer has migrated across Ontario from Windsor up...
A Helpful Pre-Planning Guide
Like many Canadians, you are probably planning for the future, by saving for your retirement, having an estate plan and...
In your last article, you talked about Cyber Insurance and the need for it. How else do I protect my data?
Purchasing Cyber Insurance is one way to help manage your costs after a cyber attack or data breach. The options...
Ask The Experts: Is Tenant Insurance Mandatory in Ontario?
What does tenant insurance cover? Whether you are renting an apartment or a whole house, you should consider getting tenant’s insurance...
What is Cyber Insurance and does my business really need it?
Cyber Insurance generally covers the costs, up to a specified limit, of dealing with the expenses associated with an electronic...
Ask the Experts: How to Choose a Mortgage | Not just about RATE
PenFinancial is Niagara’s truly local Credit Union. And as such, PenFinancial believes that all Niagara residents deserve to understand the...
Will my commercial insurance policy cover my loss of income due to closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Unfortunately, the short answer is no. Generally, commercial insurance policies and traditional business interruption forms do not offer coverage for...
Ask the Experts: Calculating Months of Housing Supply
The term “months of supply” in real estate tells us the time it would take for all the current inventory...
Ask the Experts: How to Get Rid of Mold
Mold is a problem for homeowners because it can be costly to remove and because of the potential health problems...
Four months into the pandemic, where do things stand?
Canada’s Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, presented an “economic and fiscal snapshot” last Wednesday, almost four months after the COVID-19 pandemic...
Ask the Expert: What is responsible investing?
Local #AskTheExpert Article: by Lance Wiebe, CFP, CPCA, BASc. Desjardins Financial Security Is it possible to align personal investments with personal...
Ask the Experts: Moving Into a New House & Home Insurance
Moving into a new house can be a very exciting yet stressful time. In their latest #BIG Blog post, Billyard...
Planned giving: making a difference
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the needs of many charitable organizations, especially in the areas of health, education and support...
Ask the Expert: How to build for financial success early in your career
Local #AskTheExpert Article: by Lance Wiebe, CFP, CPCA, BASc. Desjardins Financial Security A first “real” job, a first child, a first...
Ask the Experts: Insurance Saves The Day!
Here’s some good news from Billyard Insurance Group! In their latest #BIG Blog post they highlight a few situations where...
Ideas to enrich understanding
A few reading suggestions to help take stock of the unprecedented situation we’re living through. For many people, the current...
Ask the Expert: What shape will our economic recovery take?
Local #AskTheExpert Article: by Lance Wiebe, CFP, CPCA, BASc. Desjardins Financial Security V, U, L, W… The talk these days...
What Should I Do With My Investments? Weathering the Storm and Sailing into Smoother Water
Linda Larouche Linda Larouche, Investment Advisor, Credential Securities PenFinancial Investment Advisor (Reading Time: 4 minutes) The global pandemic has changed...
It’s only natural to have questions about your final plans
We’re here with the answers you need. We’ve received an increasing number of calls from families with concerns and questions...
Ask the Expert: Energy Saving Tips
We use a lot of energy in our homes on a regular basis and our ever-increasing hydro bills always seem to remind...
Ask The Expert: Ten Tips for Preventing Water Damage to Your Home
To help prevent water from freezing in pipes on extremely cold days, leave kitchen and bathroom cabinets open to expose...
