The rough guide to travel insurance
If you’re planning a trip this winter, buying travel insurance probably isn’t at the top of your itinerary. But there is a way to make the process simple, fast—and cheaper, too. Just go to...
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September blues
September is traditionally a terrible month for stock markets. Here’s a look at average September gains sine 1896, courtesy of Mark Hulbert of MarketWatch. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. In the...
View ArticleMarch madness
Today marks the unofficial start to March Break travel madness across Canada as families with small children look to get a head start on their spring vacations. For those heading south, make sure...
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Are you really covered?
When Suzanne Simpson envisioned her honeymoon in Paris, lazy strolls along the Seine and Bordeaux-tippling evenings were to be the main events. Instead, she was the victim of a reckless driver and...
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Get travel coverage for less
Don’t buy travel health insurance through a travel agent. It’s often cheaper elsewhere. For instance, an all-inclusive travel package for a 40-year-old on a $1,000 one-week trip to Cuba was $140...
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How to save money on travel insurance
For more on this topic read, “Travel insurance: Are you really covered?” Or press play to below to hear David Hodges on 680 News radio. wknd biz 2 eppel may 1819201 Want even more tips to shape...
View ArticleThe one travel insurance clause you shouldn’t ignore
The recent story of A Surrey, B.C., couple’s vacation gone wrong just goes to show how important it is for Canadians to fully understand the so-called “cheap” insurance policies they’re buying. Mel...
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Get insured, then go
(Illustration by Jeannie Phan) Two years ago, Sadie, a 30-year-old writer, took a Caribbean cruise. Between buffets and day trips, she had an appendicitis attack that required her to be airlifted to...
View Article10 travel insurance myths to stop believing now
Travel insurance can be tough to understand, and if you’re not reading the fine print, you could be relying on inaccurate myths to inform your coverage decisions. Luckily, InsurEye, a Canadian...
View ArticleShould I buy terrorism insurance for my next trip?
If you listen to the nightly news you know how prominent terrorism attacks are around the world. If you want to be prepared in case the worst happens to you, you might want to see it get included in...
View ArticleIs your credit card’s travel insurance enough?
At last, your highly anticipated vacation is around the corner. As you count off the days on your commute to work each morning, thoughts of anything going wrong while you’re away couldn’t be further...
View ArticleTravel deals to take advantage of now, and save for later—when it’s safe
As social bubbles, provinces and countries slowly open up again, many people are looking to salvage their travel plans for this summer while others think about 2021. Admittedly, there’s still a lot of...
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National Bank of Canada World Elite Mastercard review
National Bank’s World Elite Mastercard has long earned accolades for its included insurance, robust points program and unique and valuable perks, making it a solid choice as a travel card. With the...
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Canada’s best travel credit cards for 2023
Credit Cards Best travel credit cards in Canada for 2023 Searching for the perfect credit card? In under 60 seconds, CardFinder narrows down your top matches without impacting your credit score, no...
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How to become a digital nomad—and not go broke
A silver lining of the pandemic is that work has become more flexible than ever—leading more Canadians to take “workations” or relocate to other countries for weeks or months at a time. It’s more than...
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Travel hacks to help you save money on your next trip
Despite high interest rates and inflation, statistics show that many Canadians are still making travel a priority. In August 2023, Canadians took 924,900 return trips overseas, up 22.9% year-over-year...
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RBC’s takeover of HSBC: What will happen to HSBC Canada customers?
You may notice something different about your local HSBC branch on April 1, 2024—and it’s no April Fool’s joke. HSBC Bank Canada (HSBC), which stands for the Canadian division of Hongkong and Shanghai...
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Benefits, fees, hidden perks: Choosing the right credit card for your lifestyle
Critical to building a credit history, credit cards are a rite of passage into financial adulthood. Even if you’re debt-phobic or have heard too many horror stories of people maxing out their cards,...
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