Money

A Clean Record: 5 Tips to Lower Your Auto Insurance Premiums

Like most drivers out there, you are probably overpaying for auto insurance. You work hard to be a responsible, accident-free, ticket-free driver but your premiums remain high or they even increase on occasion. The insurance market is saturated with many insurance companies so the good news is you can always shop around for favourable auto insurance quotes.

Before you start to explore your different options and hastily re-sign with your current company or with a new one that does not give you the best possible quote, below are 5 steps you can take to lower your auto insurance and receive a quote you deserve and that fits your budget.

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Food

Healthy Snacks: 6 Nutritional Benefits of Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are pretty impressive, there’s no doubt about it. These little guys can have so many positive effects on your health. They are sometimes referred to as linseeds and are small and brown or golden. They are the richest source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.

3 tablespoons of flaxseed contain 8 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein as well as vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus! This popular health food store staple contains even more goodies which make it a pretty amazing food source. Here are some of the benefits of consuming flaxseeds.

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Home

5 Short-Term Rental Guidelines for All Landlords (Or Property Owners)

Let’s be honest: it can be too expensive to live in the city under today’s conditions. Rising property taxes, rising energy costs, rising home values. At the end of the month, what’s left in your pocketbook? Not much, except just more bills, receipts and notices. This is why so many homeowners and landlords are taking advantage of short-term rentals.

Despite the government clamping down on the latest housing trend, it still remains popular for both property owners and tenants. It is convenient for homeowners and affordable for tenants. That said, it is imperative to protect yourself, your property and your investment when you decide to take on a short-term rental. You want the right tenants, you want everything to remain in great condition and you want to ensure you have a superb reputation.

Here are five short-term rental tips for all property owners and landlords:

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Travel

Fast & Convenient: 4 Advantages of Using Economy Airport Parking

Parking at the airport can be a hassle especially if you are running behind. This is because if you fail to get a parking spot on time you may not be able to catch your flight, making you late for your vacation or business trip. There are usually a few options when it comes to airport parking ranging from ones that offer convenience and comfort such as valet to ones that offer less perks but are more affordable such as economy. While other options certainly have their advantages, here are 4 reasons to consider economy parking at the airport instead.

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School

Classroom Hero: 4 Steps to Becoming a Full-Time Teacher

Becoming a teacher is an honourable profession but it can often be difficult to secure employment in Canada with many eligible applicants competing for open positions and retired teachers being still eligible to fill vacancies. It is crucial to do whatever possible to make yourself competitive and an attractive candidate to school administrators when pursuing a career in teaching.

Below are steps you can take while you are in teacher training or if you have recently graduated to put yourself in a great position to be offered full-time employment.

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Lifestyle

8 Best Driving at Night Tips for Evening Drivers

For some, driving at night is a relaxing endeavour: the streets are empty, there is less stress, and the roads offer a surprisingly calm environment. For others, it can be a stressful experience: you are trying to stay awake, it seems like cops are extra vigilant, and wildlife spring out of nowhere. What camp are you in?

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Health

9 Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Anxiety Symptoms

Anxiety is a state of physical and psychological symptoms that are caused by the apprehension of something that is perceived as a threat. The symptoms and their gravity can vary greatly from one person to another, but even mild anxiety can be difficult to deal with.

If you are frequently experiencing fear, irritability, concentration problems, or insomnia, you might have anxiety. The following coping mechanisms for anxiety could change your daily life:

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Lifestyle

How to Make Dull Paint Shine on Car: 10 Ideas

A car is not as much an investment as it is an accessory or a status symbol. Because of this, people are always concerned about how their car looks – which means they are especially concerned with the car’s paint job. That’s what is going to make the car impressive to onlooks. So, how do you make that dull paint shine?

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Home

9 Home Office Supply Organization Ideas to Avoid Clutter

How is your home office looking these days? Let’s just say that you cannot seem to find that No. 2 pencil despite purchasing 10 of them every single month. That pretty much sums up many people who work from home, whether they are employed full-time by a business or they are entrepreneurs.

Ultimately, what causes everybody to get headaches from banging their hands against their desks are office supplies. You can’t seem to keep them in the same spot. But we have the tips to ensure that you can easily find an eraser, a Sharpie, or a phone charger.

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