Planning
By Brenda Spiering sunlife.ca RRSP contributions can lead to a nice surprise at tax time because they’re deductible. But everything has its limits, including your RRSP. It’s little wonder why we Canadians love our registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs). Not only do they let us set aside money for retirement and allow the money to grow…
Read MoreOriginal post: criticaluncovered.ca Critical illnesses are more common than most of us would like to think. In fact, 73% of us know someone who suffered through a serious illness and half of us have witnessed a family member go through one. Statistics like this make it easy to wonder – what if it happens to…
Read MorePOSTED BY PETER WOUTERS, Empire Blog I’ve written about the debt problem and cash flow management as they relate to individuals. What if those individuals are business owners? Some of the issues and habits that cripple individuals from effectively managing their personal cash flow are the same for business owners. No matter how great a salesperson…
Read MorePOSTED BY EMPIRE LIFE Buying your first home? When your mortgage application is approved, your lender will likely ask if you want to purchase mortgage insurance. Before you say yes, remember you have other options for protecting your family and ensuring your mortgage is paid off, should you die unexpectedly. For many, including millennials, purchasing term…
Read MoreOriginal post: criticaluncovered.ca We insure what we think matters most. But, your most important asset isn’t your home or car. It’s you. Critical illness insurance can help protect you if the unexpected occurs.
Read MoreWe may naturally want to give back to our community if we’re successful. It may be a surprise that life insurance plans provide the perfect solution to allow you to make a substantial gift to your community or a cause your cherish. Here are some ways you could make a difference using life insurance as…
Read MoreBy Susan Yellin – sunlife.ca It takes financial planning to create wealth, but you needn’t be wealthy to plan. So what’s the difference between planning and wealth management? A financial plan is not a single-purpose, one-time task. In fact, when you embark on this crucial strategy, it’s important you think of it as a multi-step,…
Read MoreOriginal Post: criticaluncovered.ca Look away from your screen for a second, and picture your life. Come on, try it – your newsfeed will be there when you return. What do you see? We’re not talking about fortune-telling, but more along the lines of considering what’s most important to you. Not to put words in your…
Read MoreBy Charlie Conron (Life Design Analysis) You’re starting out and becoming less reliant on your parents. You may be strapped down with student loans so life insurance isn’t your first priority. If you’re considering buying a home and starting a family soon, or want to ensure your family isn’t left with student debt if…
Read MoreBy Eric Tyndale – Foresters Blog The other day something occurred to me. In 60 years I will likely be dead. Me, dead! Isn’t that ridiculous? Whenever I spiral down this uncomfortable train of thought it always reminds me of that Seinfeld episode where the gang is having coffee after a funeral – all worried that…
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