Dear Jeff: I have group benefits through work and I am looking to getting an additional coverage. Who and what would you recommend?
My reply: Typically, RBC Insurance, Manulife or Canada Life are the three carriers that offer high quality disability contracts that can supplement your Group Long Term Disability (LTD). All three companies are good companies, however, you need to first find out which company offers [...]
Health Spending Accounts – Are You Considered an Employee?
Due to how expensive and limited Individual Health and Dental Plans are, many of my incorporated business owner clients choose to implement a Health Spending Account. This allows them to run their medical expenses through their corporation and deduct those qualifying medical expenses. [...]
Dear Jeff: When does whole life or universal life insurance make sense?
This is a post I found on Reddit: I feel like people either think it's a scam/huge waste of money (according to Reddit, my husband, people I know), or the most important financial tool ever (friends who financial planners that I don't work with, [...]
20% Premium Savings for Essential Workers
20% Premium Savings for Essential Workers RBC insurance is offering a 20% premium savings on select individual disability policies for essential workers across Canada, effective until December 31, 2020. Contact me for more info. And a HUGE thank you to all essential [...]
Video: Loss of Income Protection, Paycheque Protection or Disability Insurance? What’s the Difference?
When it comes to insurance – it’s easy to get confused. The contracts are lengthy and there are many terms that you may never have heard in the past. This is why it’s important to work with a broker who is an [...]
Dear Jeff…
My partner and I are in our early thirties, and we have kids. We’re thinking about getting Term 30 life insurance for $1 million. A broker from one insurance company provided us with a quote of $190 per month for separate policies, is this a good [...]