If you’ve been with your significant other for several years (or decades), you may be running out of unique ideas for the most romantic day of the year. So why not think outside of the box (of chocolates) this year and insure your love for Valentine's Day?

If the idea of withdrawing money from your life insurance policy while you’re still alive sounds strange to you, you’re not alone. But the reality is, whole life insurance can act like a savings or investment tool, or even an emergency fund.

If you are covered under participating whole life insurance, or if you’ve ever done any research about the financial benefits of this type of policy, you would have likely come across the term “dividend” a few times. And, like many Canadians, you may have found yourself scratching your head at this term...

Consider some last-minute RRSP contributions – just in time for tax season. Why? Because investing in an RRSP is one of the simplest ways to get the most out of your tax return.

For many Canadians, the idea of using a whole life insurance policy as a long-term investment is an alien concept. But in reality, it’s an incredibly efficient way to save and grow your money – and that’s in addition to its primary purpose: ensuring your loved ones are taken care of financially after you’re gone.

Grief around the holidays is a difficult burden to carry. Those in mourning may keep silent about their sadness as they go through familiar routines and traditions. But this time of year can be a reminder of the past, when a missing loved one was present to celebrate with us...

New Canadian or not – everyone needs life insurance. If you’re new to Canada and already have life insurance from your home country, then you understand the value of this sort of protection. Remember, experts recommend that we review our life insurance coverage after a major life event – like a move to another country.

For me, the peace of mind comes from knowing that my wife would be able to take time off work to emotionally recover without having to worry about the financial impact of my passing. I know I would need the same if I lost her...

While most parents try their best to help their teens and twenty-somethings achieve financial independence, many of us forget that we can teach our children financial literacy while they’re still very young. For Financial Literacy Month, why not try one of these ideas with your kids?

The way we see it, there are three main things to consider if selling your home is your “Plan B” in the event of an unexpected loss: the stress associated with a move, how it might impact your children's mental health, and the cost of home prices these days...