David Szemerda
David Szemerda

David has over a decade of experience in digital marketing and entrepreneurship. He co-founded ODM World, a performance marketing agency, and later launched Plutera Capital, which acquired Hardbacon to build a portfolio of digital publishers in the Canadian fintech space. David also holds an MBA with double accreditation, strengthening his expertise in strategy, leadership, and business growth.

Insurance

High-Risk Auto Insurance in Canada: What It Costs and How to Get Covered

Three insurers decline you in a week, and the one quote you do get is triple last year's premium. That is what the high-risk label looks like from the driver's seat, and it usually follows one bad stretch: an at-fault…

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Loan

Best Private Lenders for Personal Loans in Canada

It’s time to talk about private lenders. Nothing kills your vibe quite like an unexpected expense or a big purchase you can’t avoid. Then you have to apply for a personal loan from your bank and play phone tag for…

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Banking

The 5 Easiest Banks to Get a Loan From in Canada

If you have ever found yourself in need of a personal loan, you probably found that different banks have different criteria for being approved. When you are in a financial pinch, you want to know exactly which institution will approve…

Insurance

Car Insurance Quotes for Bad Driving Records: What You Will Pay and How to Pay Less

Two speeding tickets and one at-fault fender-bender, and the renewal quote lands 40% higher than last year. That is how a bad driving record shows up: not as a refusal, but as a number that stings. The record itself is…

Insurance

How Much Is a Deductible for Car Insurance in Canada?

Most Canadian drivers carry a car insurance deductible between $500 and $1,000, and $500 is the common default in Ontario (BrokerLink, March 2025). The full range you can be offered runs from $250 to $25,000 (Desjardins, March 2026), though almost…

Insurance

Car Insurance Quotes for New Drivers in Canada (2026)

How much a new driver pays for car insurance in Canada depends on two numbers, and only one of them is about you. The first is the multiple: expect roughly 3 to 6 times what an experienced driver with a…

Insurance

Best Car Insurance If You Have Speeding Tickets: What Actually Changes Your Rate

You got the ticket months ago, forgot about it, and then your renewal lands two hundred dollars higher. That is how a speeding ticket usually hits your car insurance: quietly, at renewal, once your insurer pulls your record and sees…

Insurance

Best Car Insurance for Low-Mileage Drivers in Canada

Low mileage car insurance can help Canadians save money when they spend less time on the road. Whether you work from home, drive a second vehicle, or simply have a short commute, many insurers offer discounts and specialized programs designed…

Insurance

Do Safety Features Lower Car Insurance in Canada?

Buy a car with automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and a backup camera, and it feels obvious that your insurer should reward you for it. A safer car should mean a cheaper policy. In practice, the answer is more…

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