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...

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?

Three things to consider if selling your home is your “Plan B” in the event of an unexpected loss of a partner.

In this month of October, a time of reflection and thankfulness, let’s see if we can start living life in a different way. Instead of living in fear of death, let’s live because of it. Recognizing that time is not infinite allows us to ask ourselves the important questions...

I had never considered the need for life insurance prior to working in this industry. When it came to the discussion of planning for my funeral, I used to tell my loved ones not to waste their money on an expensive burial, to go the thriftiest route. But I wasn’t seeing the full picture...

Life insurance isn’t about your loved ones getting rich off your death. It’s simply about them having enough money to pay off debt, afford their living expenses, and continue to live the life you had imagined for your family....