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While crowdsourcing platforms can most certainly act as a lifeline for some people, it’s no substitute for the security and peace of mind that comes with the right life insurance policy. Why? Because, simply put, a crowdfunding platform like GoFundMe is not life insurance.

Couples share responsibilities for everything from household bills, to raising children, to planning for retirement. And of course, change is inevitable over the lifetime of a marriage or partnership, especially when jobs and income are more fluid than ever. That's where life insurance for couples comes in.

Yes, there are some less romantic parts about officially becoming a couple – and that includes joint banking, taxes, and planning for your financial future, which should include life insurance for couples.

Families come in all shapes and sizes, and family life insurance is a great way to make sure everyone is protected. Whether you’re a single parent or one half of a partnership, you likely want the same thing as every other parent – security and protection for the ones you love.

All parents benefit from having some kind of life insurance, especially when their children are young and financially dependent. Why? Because, in the event of a parent's death, it replaces the income that keeps their little ones fed, clothed, housed, and more.

There are many reasons why a parent or grandparent should take out some form of permanent life insurance coverage on a newborn, and we’ll cover them all in this article. But here’s one you probably haven’t heard before: You control the money.

Changes to Canada’s capital gains tax rules may affect your children if you plan to pass down a second property, like the family cottage. The good news is, you can let life insurance pay for capital gains so your kids don’t have to...

Life insurance is something the courts need to consider when they are determining how to split joint assets when a couple divorces. In this article, we help you understand how divorce can impact both your life insurance choices and beneficiaries. Plus, how to calculate your insurance needs after a divorce...

In Canada, approximately one in 14 children will experience the death of a family member by the age of 18. During such times, children are often overlooked in the grieving process and are sometimes referred to as “forgotten mourners.” Here are five ways you can support a grieving child...

Kids these days. It can be impossible to know what to get them for birthdays or other celebrations when they seem to have, well, everything. In today’s world, it’s not surprising that many grandparents opt for cash gifts. But the best way for grandparents to give money to their grandchildren in Canada may not be giving them money to spend right away.