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What Financial Scammers Can and Can’t Do with Your IP

Sometimes, criminals need just one piece of information about you to inflict harm. If they have your physical address, they can get in and rob you. Well, the same applies if they get your digital address. Financial criminals have evolved over the years, and the old-school deceit schemes are long

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Defend Your Finances from Retail Scams and Online Fraud

In today's world, scams and online fraud are getting more sophisticated. These scams not only risk people’s money but can also erode belief in legitimate transactions. This article looks at how to protect yourself from retail scams and online

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Top Cashback Credit Cards in Canada: things to consider

If you want to squeeze a bit more value out of everyday purchases, then you need to consider cashback credit cards. These will get you money back on your spends. But which is right for you? This guide shall break down some of the best cashback credit cards available in

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Five good reasons to insure your pet from an early…

As Canadians, we are known for our love of animals, and pets are a cherished part of many households. Whether it’s a rambunctious puppy, a curious kitten, or a loyal adult dog, our pets quickly become family members. Like any family member, they deserve the best care possible, which is why pet

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Which Recommended Travel Insurance for Private Flyers?

More people are choosing to travel via private jets than ever before, thanks to the increased flexibility, convenience, and luxury they provide compared to commercial airlines. Before booking a private jet charter, there are some significant differences regarding travel insurance for private jets.

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MT5 Advanced Features To Help French Speakers Increase ROI

You can level up your crypto trading with the advanced features accessible in MetaTrader 5. From multi-language support and automated trading to trading signals from professional traders, MT5 provides a comprehensive suite of tools for increasing the returns on their investments. In this guide,

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The Essentials Of Traveling Abroad in 2024

There are two types of travelers: those who start packing a month before and have an itinerary and schedule for every minute of the trip, and those who pack half an hour before going to the airport and forget to bring an extra pair of underwear. And they usually travel together (which makes every

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[Guest post] 5 Questions to Ask When You Shop for…

Comparing health and dental insurance can be overwhelming. There are a ton of plan options out there, each with different coverage inclusions and limitations and different eligibility requirements. To find the best plan for you, it’s important to look beyond the monthly cost, and learn how to

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[Blog] Renting vs. Buying in Canada: Pros and Cons for Different…

Are you on the hunt for your next dream home but caught in the dilemma of renting versus buying? It's a monumental decision that countless Canadians grapple with when it comes to securing the perfect

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[Guest post] Installment Loans: What’s the Difference? 

If someone told you that personal loans are installment loans, but installment loans aren't always personal loans, would you understand? The world of finance, and the terminology used within it can be confusing. But to stand the best chance of financial success, it's critical to understand the

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[Exclusive] Best Cities For Students In Canada: The Definitive 2023…

After a first edition in 2021, the HelloSafe ranking of the best student cities in Canada is back. Among the 47 cities ranked this year, Kingston (Ontario) is our new 2023 best student city in Canada, based on a set of 18 criteria combining academic excellence, student life, quality of life and

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[Survey] 71.7% Albertans worry over inflation impact on energy bills

Albertans fear to see their energy bills go up and massively call for the government to help them. That's what shows a survey conducted by HelloSafe during the month of October in Canada, and to which 1068 people answered. Here are the main findings or this

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Telus, Bell, Rogers lose 2.6% of cell phone market share…

The Canadian cell phone market has been shared for decades between the 3 main providers: Bell, Telus and Rogers. However, as time goes by, things seem to be changing. This study dives into the cell phone carriers' market changes over the past 5 years, analyzing the big 3 providers' numbers but also

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US Canada Shopping : Those 5 Things Worth Buying From…

A border between two countries always is a good opportunity for purchasing cheaper goods on the other side of where we live! That's particularly the case between Canada and the United States, with taxes varying from one State / Province to another, and things that are chea`per from both sides of

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780 million CAD expected loss for Ontario wedding industry in…

780,218,850$ ...is the estimated financial loss deplored by the wedding industry in 2020, in Ontario, due to the lockdown and sanitary restrictions taken across the province all over the year. Indeed, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, many fiancés have cancelled or postponed their wedding

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Wedding industry's revenues could hit $1.5 billion this year in…

$1 495 860 092 ...the revenue projected for BC's wedding industry this year. HelloSafe calculated this number based on the very positive trends of the first half of 2022. Increased revenue for BC’s wedding industry is linked to more weddings being celebrated in the province. In the first

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Best Cities To Study In Canada: Hellosafe 2021 Ranking

The Hellosafe.ca editorial team is proud to announce the great winner of its 2021 Best Cities To Study In Canada Ranking! This year, we have a winner from the province of Quebec : Sherbrooke has arrived first overall, with the highest score accumulated over the 4 categories of criteria that we

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Unemployment Rate Doubles In 2020 In BC Due To Pandemic

39,100 ...is the exact number of jobs lost in British Columbia in one year from December 2019 to December 2020 due to the pandemic. The worst period was between December 2019 and April 2020 where the Province lost 406,300 jobs in only five months

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Which Countries Are Reinstating Lockdown Measures in The World?

As of November 2020, the coronavirus pandemic is coming back very strong in Europe. With more than 46 million persons that have been infected all around the world and more than one million deaths reported, the epidemics is raging again. Ireland, France and Israel reinstated national lockdowns, and

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How Much Is a Big Mac Across The World In…

With the ongoing inflation spreading all across America, the Bic Mac price is likely to increase in a significative extent during 2022: The Big Mac Index was first invented in 1986 and mentioned in the Economist newspaper. Symbol of the ever-going globalization of our lifestyles, the Big Mac has