Insurance is Not One Size Fits All: Term Insurance vs Whole Life Insurance

Insurance is Not One Size Fits All: Term Insurance vs Whole Life Insurance Shopping for life insurance is unfortunately not as exciting as shopping for a new wardrobe.  In fact, many find it downright daunting and confusing.  However, this is not a reason to avoid, as it is important to keep your loved ones [...]

Insurance is Not One Size Fits All: Term Insurance vs Whole Life Insurance2026-01-06T14:31:40+00:00

The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When it Comes to Life Insurance

Many parents rely solely on the life insurance provided through their employee benefits. This is very concerning to me as an advisor. Most Group Life plans offer minimal coverage, sometimes only $25,000.  While this will cover final expenses, it wouldn’t be sufficient to replace one’s income for their family. The reality is that many [...]

The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When it Comes to Life Insurance2025-10-03T17:55:52+00:00

Mortgage Insurance vs Term Life Insurance: What Homeowners Need to Know

Mortgage Insurance vs Term Life Insurance: What Homeowners Need to Know When buying a home or taking out a loan, many Canadians are offered creditor insurance, often referred to as mortgage insurance or loan insurance. Because it’s presented during the financing process, some people assume it’s required or that it’s the simplest way to [...]

Mortgage Insurance vs Term Life Insurance: What Homeowners Need to Know2026-01-08T20:20:48+00:00

How Critical is Critical?

How Critical is Critical? Critical Illness Insurance can give you a tax-free payment if you’re diagnosed with a serious condition. The three main conditions that a Critical Illness Policy covers is: Life Threatening Cancer Heat Attack Stroke While you may not know someone who has claimed on Critical Illness Insurance, I would bet you know someone [...]

How Critical is Critical?2026-01-14T14:26:57+00:00

Should My Parents Sell Me Their Cottage for $1???

  This summer you and your kids have been fortunate enough to laugh, splash, and create many special memories at the family cottage.  Your parents approach you, as they are aging and feel they no longer want the responsibility of caring for the cottage.  With summer winding down they want to keep the property [...]

Should My Parents Sell Me Their Cottage for $1???2025-10-03T17:56:23+00:00

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 you the best occupation class. A broker who understands disability [...]

Dear Jeff: I have group benefits through work and I am looking to getting an additional coverage. Who and what would you recommend?2025-10-03T17:56:52+00:00

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. This is much more tax-effective than paying for medical expenses with [...]

Health Spending Accounts – Are You Considered an Employee?2026-04-08T13:45:05+00:00

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, financial advisors that I've met with, my estate planning professor [...]

Dear Jeff: When does whole life or universal life insurance make sense?2025-10-03T17:57:43+00:00

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 price? You may need $1 millon right now, but do [...]

Dear Jeff…2025-10-03T17:59:58+00:00

How COVID-19 Affects Insurance Policies

We have been receiving numerous calls asking how COVID-19 has impacted existing insurance policies and if there is any sort of financial relief available within their plans. To get the message out, we partnered with Barry Choi, a Toronto-based personal finance and travel expert who frequently makes media appearances. His blog Money We Have is one of [...]

How COVID-19 Affects Insurance Policies2025-10-03T18:01:24+00:00
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