Health And Dental Insurance – Not Really Insurance

Health Insurance not really insurance

This article was originally published several years ago and written by insurance expert Glenn Cooke. I’ve received many questions from clients and soon-to-be retirees asking about losing their employer health insurance coverage, so I’ve decided to re-publish this excellent piece today. Many years ago I was working as a student actuary pricing health insurance and…

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Why You Should Avoid Mortgage Life Insurance

Why You Should Avoid Mortgage Life Insurance

If you own your home, chances are you were offered mortgage life insurance from your bank. This type of insurance is sold by the banks as a flexible, low-cost way to protect one of your largest financial obligations. If you die, get a terminal illness, or suffer an accident, your mortgage life insurance can pay…

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Shopping For Car Insurance: What’s Holding You Back?

While all motorists are required by law to have car insurance, most people couldn’t be bothered to shop around and make sure they’re getting the right coverage at the best price. If you’re anything like me, you might not have even changed insurance companies since you first started driving! How do you know when it’s…

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Please Call for a Quote: Unlocking the Mystery of Disability and Critical Illness Insurance

I’ve been gathering information on disability insurance and critical illness insurance for a self-employed client in Ontario. It’s frustrating that this information isn’t more widely available online. I wondered if it was because each policy is just so unique to the individual, but I thought there must be a standard formula by age, gender, and…

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12 Tips To Save Money On Car Insurance

Canadians tend to be complacent when it comes to their finances. You bank at the same place where you first opened an account. You get your car insurance through the same company year-after-year, blindly accepting their annual increases because it’s a pain to shop around But the fact is we need to shop around regularly…

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5 Myths About Insurance

Insurance is one of those budget items that you hate to pay, but you’re really happy to have it if you need to make a claim. There are, however, popular misconceptions that many people believe that will, unfortunately, cause them to be underinsured or improperly insured. Do you believe these common myths about insurance? 5…

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Long Term Care Insurance: To Buy Or Not To Buy?

Did you know that your chances of living to 100 years old are now better than ever?  Living a long and fruitful life may be seen as a great gift. However, the chances that a 65-year-old will require long term care at some point in life are 49 percent for men and 65 percent for…

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Our Home Insurance Bill Is Up 30 Percent!

Thousands of homes were damaged when the Bow and Elbow rivers flooded in Alberta this summer.  Provincial government estimates show well over $5 billion will be needed to rebuild infrastructure. Bad weather and catastrophic events have been the norm in recent years, and now it’s starting to show up in our home insurance bills.  Insurance…

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