Planning
Recovering from a serious illness can come at a significant cost. If it happens to you, how will you pay for it? Imagine this: You’ve just been diagnosed with cancer. While your doctors say your chances of a cure are good, the weeks and months of treatment and recovery you’ll need can come at a…
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Let’s talk about…the importance of naming a beneficiary for your life insurance policy In Canada, after you pass away, the proceeds of your estate can take one of two routes. Proceeds can pass seamlessly from you to your loved ones or they can enter the probate system. The probate system can take a lot of…
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By Jo Coughlin brighterlife.ca Thanks to good nutrition and medical advances, Canadians are living longer than ever before. But will our savings last as long as we do? Today, many of us can expect to live into our 80s, 90s, and some us even into our 100s. . . When you add up today’s long…
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Posted by ALLISON BARTON – Empire Life Insurance with Care Blog Why do some consumers have so many misconceptions about life insurance? People seldom like to consider their own mortality and life insurance is rarely a topic of conversation. However, understanding the benefits of life insurance can help you plan for the future so life…
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By Dave Dineen – Brighterlife.ca Understanding the difference between permanent and term life insurance will help you choose the protection you need – and prevent regrets in the future. How would you feel 20 to 30 years after buying a product that has done exactly what it was supposed to do? Pretty good, right? No…
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Let’s talk about…what term insurance can do for you Whether you just got married, celebrated the birth of a child or purchased a new home, your life is evolving. And that means your insurance protection should have the flexibility to evolve too. That’s where term life insurance products can help. Term insurance products from ivari…
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Posted by ALLISON BARTON Empire Life Insuring with Care Blog Shopping for insurance can be challenging and confusing given the unfamiliar terms that are used in the industry. To help, we have created your quick reference Insurance Lingo infographic. Whether you are just starting your search for insurance, just got approved, or just need a refresher,…
Read MoreWHEN YOU FIRST STARTED WORKING, you may not have given insurance a second thought. However, as you enter your peak earning years, you have a lot more to protect. It’s likely that you and your family depend on your salary for the lifestyle you enjoy – and life, critical illness and disability insurance can help…
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By BrighterLife.ca Understanding financial issues is challenging enough for adults, so it’s no wonder many parents struggle when it comes to teaching them to kids. According to a Harris/Decima Youth Financial Literacy Study for the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, 84% of Canadians believe young people are ill-prepared to manage their finances when they enter the workforce.…
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by ALLISON BARTON Empire Life Insuring with Care Blog There is no question that confusion exists when it comes to the topic of life insurance, and where there is confusion, mistakes can happen. So, to help you learn from other’s experiences, here are some common life insurance mistakes to avoid before, during and after you make…
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