Quotes of the Day

There's a standard tenancy agreement on the Residential Tenancy Branch website but I'd recommend adding more than just the basic terms listed there, especially if you have specific custom terms you want to include. [2015] - Gary Wong

The legal fee for preparing a basic will is very modest, ranging from $200 to $300 or more per person. If your financial affairs and estate are complex, this fee could be higher because of the additional time and expertise required. [2006] - Douglas Gray

Health insurance companies everywhere have a few things in common: They tend to exclude pre-existing conditions, and they tend to have an age limit (usually 65) for issuing new policies. A few companies issue new policies up to age 75. And any company that accepts pre-existing conditions builds that risk into the premium you pay. Always first check whether your existing insurance plan, if you have one, covers treatment abroad. Canada’s nationalized health care system generally doesn’t cover treatment abroad. [2014] - Dan Prescher

There are several professional designations for property appraisers in Canada. The most common national designations are AACI (Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute) and CRA (Canadian Residential Appraiser), both awarded by the Appraisal Institute of Canada. [2006] - Douglas Gray

If he asked almost nothing about you, or if he moved the conversation abruptly in too many directions, this would clearly indicate significant problems. [2002] - Neil Clark Warren