How Much Should I Expect to Pay for My Disability Insurance? Why is an Individual Policy More Expensive than My Group LTD? Disability insurance is an essential component of financial planning, providing income protection in case you are unable to work due to illness or injury. Many people wonder, "How much should I expect [...]
What Is A Health Spending Account (HSA)? A Health Spending Account (HSA) is a Canada Revenue Agency-approved method that allows personal qualifying medical expenses to be paid for in a tax-efficient manner. These expenses can include health, dental, vision, massage, and chiropractic services. With an HSA, your corporation can write off 100% of all [...]
Keep in Mind, Health Buys Insurance – Not MoneyWhen considering the timing and importance of purchasing insurance, there's an important adage to remember: "health buys insurance – not money." This statement underscores a fundamental truth about obtaining insurance coverage, particularly health insurance. Often, when someone recognizes the necessity for coverage due to a sudden change [...]
How To Find a Good Insurance Broker Finding the right insurance broker can make a significant difference in your experience and outcome when it comes to selecting insurance products that suit your needs. But with so many options out there, how do you ensure you're choosing a reputable insurance broker who will prioritize your [...]
Buying Life Insurance to Cover Tax Bills: A Strategic Estate Planning Move In the realm of financial planning, one often overlooked yet critical consideration is the impact of taxes, especially when it comes to retirement savings and estate planning. One particular scenario where this becomes very important is when individuals are looking at their [...]
Have you ever had a financial/insurance advisor recommend using life insurance to save on taxes? Or you may have never heard of this option. Many people do not understand how this type of tax shelter works. While many are familiar with how Term Life Insurance may work, there is a different type of insurance [...]
I have heard people refer to buying insurance as gambling. The thought is, if we end up using it, we win, and the insurance company loses. If we never end up using it, we lose, and the insurance company wins. However, here is another way of looking at insurance . . . . . [...]
Preet Banerjee is a well-known Canadian personal finance and investing expert, and the author of the personal finance book Stop Over-Thinking Your Money!: The Five Simple Rules of Financial Success. Banerjee’s 5 Rules for Personal Finance Success are as follows: Disaster-proof your life. Expensive emergencies can derail you, so protect yourself with disability insurance, [...]
Mental illness affects 1 in 5 Canadians in their lifetime1. Recently, a Canadian Mental Health Association poll indicated that 24 percent of respondents have sought help for mental health challenges (that is 1 in 4 Canadians), this is up compared to polls completed over the past two years 2. So, it is no surprise [...]
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 covered financially in case of death. Here we try to make the process [...]
