For Canadians, extreme sports are hotter than ever. From backcountry skiing in British Columbia to rock climbing in Ontario and skydiving over Alberta, participation in high-adrenaline activities has surged. Signs of this buoyancy are evident in the 2019 Canadian Adventure Sports Market Report, which suggests participation in adventure and extreme sports has increased by over 17% in … Read more
When Canadian couples consider their shared financial future, a life insurance policy that meets both partners’ needs is usually one of the most crucial decisions. A well-chosen plan can safeguard earnings, alleviate debt pressure, and provide a certain level of comfort in the event of an unexpected event. While couples are deciding on coverage, the … Read more
Every Canadian who buys Life Insurance hopes that when the time comes, their loved ones will collect the death benefit without any issues. But here is the reality: Life Insurance is a legal contract, and hidden somewhere in that contract is a small but powerful clause called the contestability provision of the Life Insurance Policy. … Read more
When a business partner dies unexpectedly, the ripple effect can extend far beyond personal loss — it can cripple an entire organization. If the right protections are not in place, ownership disputes, cash shortages, and valuation disagreements can soon arise. 98% of private-for-profit businesses in Canada are small or medium-sized, many operated by closely held … Read more
In terms of planning for your financial future, Life Insurance usually serves a dual purpose — it’s protection for loved ones and a tool for long-term financial planning. In a recent survey in Canada, many families described Life Insurance as income replacement, and many seniors told researchers that they viewed lifetime coverage as a bridge … Read more
When it comes to business, safeguarding key assets isn’t just good sense—it’s a necessity. What so many Canadian business owners fail to realize, however, is that it’s not their equipment or facility or even brand that’s their most valuable asset. It’s people. When the unanticipated occurs, a company’s own Life Insurance can act as somewhat … Read more
The very word “nonguaranteed” when used in the field of Life Insurance gives most Canadians pause. Insurance should feel like certainty — pay the premiums, get the coverage and have the peace of mind that your family is safeguarded. But not every boon is carved in granite. Some features vary with performance, costs, and decisions … Read more
Buying Life Insurance is no longer a one-size-fits-all purchase. For many families, a basic policy seems sufficient. Others would only be protected with a Million Dollar Insurance Policy or more.” The question many Canadians will wonder is: Is $1 million enough — or is $3 million more like it? The answer will depend on your … Read more
Most people associate long-term financial security with some kind of investment, a retirement fund, or property. Yet another leg of this stool that is commonly ignored is permanent life insurance. Term coverage is only for a set number of years, whereas permanent insurance exists as long as you pay the premium or as long as … Read more
Probate is the process you must use to prove that a deceased person’s will is valid. When someone dies with a will, the probate affirms it. If they die without having one, the court intervenes to determine what will happen to the estate. But now comes the tricky part: Life Insurance proceeds may or may … Read more