Tips for planning a funeral
July 19, 2022

Tips for planning a funeral

If you have a parent or a partner, chances are you’ll have to plan their funeral one day. These matter-of-fact tips and suggestions can help make a difficult time a little less difficult.

Starting a business partnership? Here are the insurance questions you need to ask
June 24, 2022

Starting a business partnership? Here are the insurance questions you need to ask

Going into business with someone? Here are the insurance questions you’ll want to ask.

What is probate? Plus 15 other will and probate questions answered
June 14, 2022

What is probate? Plus 15 other will and probate questions answered

What is probate? And how does it affect your will? Here’s what you need to know about it – and why – when making your own will or executing someone else’s.

What happens when you’re the beneficiary of a life insurance policy?
May 17, 2022

What happens when you’re the beneficiary of a life insurance policy?

My father bought life insurance to protect my sister and me. Here’s how I filed a claim to get the benefit of that protection. 

Do you need life insurance to buy a house in Canada?
May 11, 2022

Do you need life insurance to buy a house in Canada?

It was only when my husband and I took out a mortgage to buy our very first home that we realized we needed life insurance.

12 life insurance beneficiary mistakes to avoid
April 21, 2022

12 life insurance beneficiary mistakes to avoid

Did you buy life insurance years ago, and haven’t thought about it since? Find out the potential dangers of not paying attention to your policies and beneficiaries.

 Are your insurance premiums tax-deductible?
April 21, 2022

Are your insurance premiums tax-deductible?

Can you get a tax break for life, health or disability insurance? Sometimes. Here’s what to ask a tax professional to find out the answers for you.

How to build and protect your wealth with insurance
April 01, 2022

How to build and protect your wealth with insurance

Carefully chosen insurance coverage not only helps protect your wealth. It can also help you build it further.

What is permanent life insurance? (video)
March 30, 2022

What is permanent life insurance? (video)

Find out how permanent life insurance can help give you peace of mind early, leaving you free to enjoy your life now.

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