Insurance

Car insurance: Driving for discounts

You can save thousands of dollars on your car insurance—while making sure you still have the coverage you need.

Disability insurance: Preparing for the worst

If you had a crippling accident or were diagnosed with a critical illness tomorrow, would your family be able to cope?

Guide to insurance

Buying insurance can get pretty complicated. MoneySense looks at getting the insurance you need for less.

Life insurance: Is term life always enough?

Most families are better off buying cheap, straightforward term insurance, but there are situations where universal or whole life policies make sense.

11 steps to financial freedom

Want a new car? A bigger house? An earlier retirement? Make your own financial plan right here, in 11 easy steps.

Home safe home

Are you sure your house is protected from the threats that matter most?

Ask MoneySense: Do I need mortgage life insurance?

I live in a town-house and I am about to purchase a detached house. I currently have enough life insurance to cover my townhouse mortgage, but this new home purchase will increase the amount I owe. My bank is recommending mortgage life insurance. Should I take out a policy?

Michelle Imbeau, Port Moody, B.C.

Insurance: A surprise cash gift

You could be the beneficiary of a forgotten insurance policy.

Employment insurance: The entrepreneur’s dilemma

Small business owners can now get EI. But is it worth paying into the plan?

Is pet insurance worth the cost?

Insurance can keep those vet bills down, but only in the right situation.