Disaster-Proof Your Life

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, [...]

Disaster-Proof Your Life2025-10-03T17:55:25+00:00

Can a History of Mental Health Issues Affect Your Life Insurance Application?

Can a History of Mental Health Issues Affect Your Life Insurance Application? 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 [...]

Can a History of Mental Health Issues Affect Your Life Insurance Application?2026-01-06T14:41:11+00:00

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
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