Risk Management

10 Misconceptions About Life Insurance

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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Life insurance: Term, permanent – or both?

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…term insurance

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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Insurance Lingo – Your Quick Reference Guide [Infographic]

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,…

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Protect What you Work for

WHEN 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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Taxation of Life Insurance – New Rules Create New Opportunities

In August of 2013, the Department of Finance published their changes to the taxation of life insurance as previewed in March 2013 Federal Budget.  These changes will result in an updating to the “exempt test” which determines how much tax-deferred value can accumulate in a life insurance policy before it is subject to accrual taxation.  The…

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Life Insurance Mistakes to Avoid

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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Is your employer responsible for supporting your health?

BrighterLife.ca Sun Life asked Canadians whether they think their employer has any responsibility for their physical and psychological health, as part of the sixth annual Sun Life Canadian Health Index. Here’s what they had to say.

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What does the 2016 Federal budget mean for you?

The new Liberal government announced significant changes in their budget on March 22, 2016 that affect your personal finances.

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Long-term Health

Planning ahead can help give you more financial flexibility. WE ALL WANT TO LIVE long, healthy lives and enjoy a full and energetic retirement. A balanced lifestyle, including eating well and staying active, can help achieve that goal. However, lifestyle is only one part of the story. A complete retirement plan involves considering what might…

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