Home ownership is often a constant uphill battle of repairs and fixes, unless you happen to have been able to build your home exactly to your specifications. But most people don’t have that opportunity, and so are always saving up for something, whether it’s new windows, new appliances, a paint job, and so on. The…
Although it is making a comeback, Calgary’s rental market remains tough for landlords right now. An article published by the CBC in February of this year titled “While homes sit unsold, Calgary’s rental market is heating up: CMHC” states that even though the market for new homes is still in a bit of a slump…
If you are planning on taking your vehicle into Mexico for a sunny beach vacation, it’s important to remember that your Alberta insurance policy is not valid south of the U.S. border. There are major differences between car insurance in Mexico and provincial plans, and without the proper coverage you face heavy fines and may…
Changes implemented by the previous government to the Alberta auto insurance industry in 2017 have had unintended consequences for drivers. A Calgary Herald article published in April details how a five per cent cap has “backfired,” and is discouraging industry from operating in Alberta. The NDP government placed the cap on raises to auto insurance…
Rental car insurance is confusing, to say the least. When you rent a car there are numerous papers to sign, and there’s usually not a lot of time to understand them all properly. Not to mention that each car rental company has different rules and standards, and they very province by province. Everyone wants to…
Motorhomes are a wonderful way to travel. You get to be up close and personal with amazing scenery, bring along all the comforts of home, and enjoy the community feeling of RV lots and campgrounds. But there’s no denying that motorhomes are difficult to drive, and that their many conveniences also mean there are many…
Due to the fact that we are a dry province, in combination with our flat, grassy prairie lands and gusty winds coming off the mountains, Alberta has the tendency to act like a tinderbox during the summer. In fact, although we have barely even touched on spring, there have already been two large grass fires…
Although it’s finally spring, it’s also extreme weather season in Alberta. We live in a great province, but over the last several years we have seen a major uptick in major weather incidences. Most experts attribute this to climate change, which is also causing problems around the world. As we work to reduce our effect…
Car insurance rates vary person by person, and company by company, and it’s sometimes frustrating how much they differ. Unfortunately, people just don’t have enough time to shop around and compare policy by policy, and often they end up purchasing the first policy they are offered, which isn’t always the best available. That’s why it’s…
All Albertans know that oil and gas is a major driver of the province’s economy, and everyone is proud of the major innovations that have been made in the market. It is unlikely, however, that we will ever see oil at over $100 a barrel again (at least not in the foreseeable future), and so…