Time to borrow as rates near historic lows
Canadian finance outlook says inflation tumbled and global rate cuts push lenders toward sub 11 percent mortgages. With a six month open loan and potential refinances, borrowers gain flexibility, lower costs, and renewed housing market staying power. The piece notes U S and international rate cuts feeding deflationary pressure.
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Prairie fairs face insurance woes threaten local societies
The Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta agricultural societies rely on carnivals and fairs for income but face rising insurance costs and coverage gaps. Gerry Westgard Estevan Mora Morris Deveson and Reg Kontz explain the risk of last minute renewals and the value of a joint insurance pool and group policy for 282 societies.
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Reg Kontz
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