Insurance

Should I buy Whole Life Insurance for my Children?

By FT December 21, 2021

A reader, Arlene, recently asked a question in my article “investing on behalf of kids” about obtaining “Whole Life Insurance” for their young children.  A financial planner…

Is your Life Insurance Policy about to Implode?

By Guest Blogger September 8, 2010

This is a guest column by insurance specialist Glenn Cooke. Your life insurance policy may be about to implode. You may be on the verge…

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Long-Term Care Insurance In Canada: Do I Need It?

By Kyle Prevost October 5, 2025

TL;DR: You probably should not buy long-term care insurance in Canada. For many Canadians who are entering retirement, one of the big fears is that…

Life Insurance for Seniors in Canada

By Kyle Prevost November 23, 2024

Is permanent life insurance a good investment for Canadian retirees? Is whole life insurance the secret to building “infinite banking wealth” as I keep seeing…

PolicyMe Review (Term & Critical Illness Insurance Online)

By Kyle Prevost May 26, 2024

Solid term life insurance and critical illness insurance are essential parts of disaster-proofing your life. This PolicyMe review shows how to get the best deal…

Investing in Annuities in Canada – Buying a Pension for Life

By Kyle Prevost December 16, 2023

As a former teacher you might think I’d be the last person who would want to learn more about investing in annuities in Canada.   But…

A Frugal Guide to Healthy Living in Canada

By Meg December 18, 2022

If you’re not paying attention, healthy living in Canada can really cost you.  Out-of-pocket healthcare payments make up about 15% of total health spending in…

Is Buying a New Vehicle a Bad Investment?

By Michelle Bates July 2, 2022

Purchasing a new vehicle means accessing the latest features and driving efficiencies available on the market. However, new vehicle models are typically more expensive to…

House Poor No More Book Review

By Meg March 26, 2022

House Poor No More: 9 Steps that Grow the Value of Your Home and Net Worth by Romana King is one of those books that…

What Insurance Do You Need For Your Investment Property?

By insurancehotline.com March 18, 2022

If you own an investment property, you’re probably aware of how much earning potential your asset offers — especially in today’s housing market. But if…

Should I buy Whole Life Insurance for my Children?

By FT December 21, 2021

A reader, Arlene, recently asked a question in my article “investing on behalf of kids” about obtaining “Whole Life Insurance” for their young children.  A financial planner…

Insurance and Wills for Canadian Expats

By Kyle Prevost February 27, 2021

When I talked to several non-resident tax and investment specialists during my Covid quarantine-induced expat research frenzy, the topic that kept coming up as “the…

Is your Life Insurance Policy about to Implode?

By Guest Blogger September 8, 2010

This is a guest column by insurance specialist Glenn Cooke. Your life insurance policy may be about to implode. You may be on the verge…

Protect Your Savings: CDIC and CIPF Explained

By FT February 4, 2009

Since the inception of this blog, I’ve received numerous emails from readers asking where to put larger deposits.  Most know about CDIC (Canada Deposit Insurance…

Universal Life Insurance Explained

By Ed Rempel July 17, 2007

So, do we NEED universal life insurance? The main life insurance need most people have is income replacement. If you have anyone that is financially…

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