Lisa Rennie

Expert Contributor at Loans Canada

Lisa has been working as a personal finance writer for more than a decade, creating unique content that helps to educate Canadian consumers in the realms of real estate, mortgages, investing and financial health. For years, she held her real estate license in Toronto, Ontario before giving it up to pursue writing within this realm and related niches. Lisa is very serious about smart money management and helping others do the same.

Loans Canada Articles Written By Lisa Rennie

Do You Have To File Taxes In Canada If You Have No Income?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on January 29, 2024

Do you have to file taxes in Canada if you have no income? Find out if you have to and what are the benefits of filing.

A Guide To Car Loans For Newcomers To Canada

By Lisa Rennie
Published on July 21, 2022

Are you new to Canada and interested in purchasing your first vehicle here? We have all the information you need about getting a car loan in Canada.

Boat Loan Calculator: Estimate Your Payments

By Lisa Rennie
Published on January 27, 2025

Use our boat loan calculator to help you estimate your monthly loan payments based on various factors such as your credit score, down payment and loan...

How To Save Money On Dirt Bike Insurance In Canada

By Lisa Rennie
Published on January 27, 2025

Check out these savings tips to keep your dirt bike insurance premiums affordable.

Is Letting Someone Else Balance Transfer Onto Your Credit Card A Good Idea?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on September 13, 2021

Should you extend some help to a friend or family member to allow them to transfer their credit card balance over to yours?

How To Get Employment Insurance (EI) If You Quit

By Lisa Rennie
Published on August 30, 2021

Canadians who find themselves out of work may be able to get financial compensation from the federal government in the form of EI payments.

Are You Eligible For The Ontario Child Benefit (OCB)?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on June 9, 2021

Find out if you qualify for the Ontario Child Benefit. You can get up to $1,680 per year per child on top of your CCB payments.

Payment Dates For Provincial Teachers’ Pension Plan

By Lisa Rennie
Published on May 20, 2022

Are you a teacher in Canada? If so, do you know how much you're contributing to your pension plan, and how much you can expect to get when you retire?