Amanda Rogers

Buying a house is a huge, complicated decision. Even after saving their money and researching mortgages, homebuyers often forget one key expense: closing costs. During a real estate sale, closing costs are the expenses that are incurred in addition to the base price of the property. This means they are not always covered in a […]

When choosing an insurance provider, I was overwhelmed with the variety of options. Some companies are well-established names, while others I had never heard of. While it’s good to be cautious of low rates and bold claims of each company, I turned to an insurance broker, Surex, to better my chances of getting the best […]

Looking for a fresh take on the mortgage game? Meet the Nesto mortgage platform, a trailblazer that’s shaking up the way Canadians get mortgages. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, there’s something about Nesto that’s catching everyone’s attention. What’s all the buzz about? The Nesto mortgage platform helps you quickly find the […]

When buying a house, there are many decisions that must be made. You need to think about the size of the property, the location, and what colour of paint you plan to use on the walls. You also must think about how you plan to pay for your new home. There is a variety of […]

Whether you’re looking to help pay the bills or for some money to treat yourself, side hustles are a great way to earn some extra cash on top of your normal income. What is a side hustle? That’s really up to you. The amount of time and effort that you dedicate to a side hustle […]

Auto insurance is a necessary part of driving in Nova Scotia, just like in the rest of Canada. It is designed to protect you, your passengers, and other drivers on the road in case of an accident or other unforeseen event. In this article, we will take a look at how auto insurance works in […]

Square One insurance is a relatively new Canadian digital-first insurance broker, having opened its doors in 2011. The business operates from the Square One head office in Vancouver, one of only four offices in the country. Square One Insurance is bringing the industry into the 21st century with its digital sales and service support design. […]

Reputation plays an influential role in our purchase decisions. Sometimes, a good or bad reputation can make or break a company. While comparing quotes for car insurance, home insurance and life insurance through a comparison tool might be useful to find the best deal, it might also be useful to take into account insurance companies’ […]

Anyone who follows finance, and even those who don’t, have probably heard about the March 2023 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) bank run. The failure of SVB marks the largest U.S. bank failure since 2008. The alarming news has left many of us wondering if our own banking institutions are at risk of a Canadian bank […]