There has been much talk lately about the rising cost of living. Inflation rates are at the highest they have been since 1983 and consumers are feeling the squeeze at every point of purchase. Human beings are a creative lot, however, and are coming up with simple, yet effective, ways to control their finances. Here…
DetailsWe in Calgary happen to live right in the middle of a weather anomaly. Hail is common here, while it’s something the rest of the world doesn’t see that often. It’s so common that our area has earned the moniker of “Hailstorm Alley,” and history certainly backs the name up. On June 13, 2020, residents…
DetailsIt is very important to be properly informed about your coverage. Failing to purchase appropriate auto insurance can come with serious drawbacks. On Jan. 1, 2022, Alberta implemented a direct compensation for property damage (DCPD) system for auto insurance, changing how claims are paid out in the province. This step was taken to help reduce…
DetailsWhen you call a car insurance company to ask to check their rates, it is not at all unusual for them to request to perform a credit check. Consumers commonly think this is just to see if they are in the habit of paying their bills on time, but there is another reason. Many car…
DetailsWe at Lane’s understand just how tight the financial crunch has become these days, and many people are looking to save in any way they can. Everything is costing more: food, gas, utilities, and, yes, insurance. As part of the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta, Lane’s does everything we can to advocate for our clients…
DetailsRecreational vehicle owners often lament that their get-aways on wheels sit empty and idle far too much of the year. Unless you are retired, it’s often very tough to get away for more than a few days at a time. But, just because you may be trapped in the city for whatever reason, it doesn’t…
DetailsAccording to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), cargo theft costs the Canadian economy $5 billion a year. Thought to be linked to organized crime, criminals can often steal a transport truck or trailer, offload the cargo, and turn around and sell it before the theft is even reported. What cargo thieves target depends upon…
DetailsThere are lots of reasons to love motorcycling. People enjoy the ease of going on mini adventures on the weekend, exploring the many great Alberta rides there are in the province. Without being trapped inside a vehicle, riders feel more connected with their environment and surroundings. There is also the camaraderie that comes along with…
DetailsA recent Department of Public Safety report titled Public Opinion Research On Drug Impaired Driving shows some disturbing trends regarding drug-impaired driving that have those in authority concerned. The report consists of a research study conducted with 2,000 Canadians in January and February 2020, and found that many people driving under the influence of cannabis…
DetailsIn this world where we all spend a lot of time on our digital devices, we’ve all had to become more and more careful of online scammers. We know what to look out for, like unanticipated emails asking us to do something urgent and text messages saying we “won” something. One scam that we don’t…
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