Posts Tagged ‘Insurance’
Why Travel Insurance Is Essential For A Worry-Free Vacation
As snowbirds plan their annual trip down south, one question is whether or not to get travel insurance. The answer is they probably should. Insurance is necessary to protect ourselves from big medical bills when we travel out of the country. So whether it’s a 24-hour cross border shopping trip, or a two-month trip to…
Read MoreWhy I Took A Cash Settlement For The Hail Damage Claim On My Vehicle
The weather in southern Alberta has been brutal this summer. When a huge storm rolled through Lethbridge on the evening of July 6th, we watched in horror as golf ball sized hail stones pummelled our house and vehicle. We did a quick survey of the damage; a few pieces of siding blew off the house,…
Read MoreHow I Saved Over $300 On My House Insurance
When I recently received my homeowners insurance renewal documents, included was a letter explaining why the rate was increased. It stated how “severe catastrophic events worldwide continues to be a leading cause of loss for insurance companies,” blah, blah, blah. “So what” I thought, “I don’t live in a hurricane/earthquake/tsunami prone area. What does this…
Read MoreGadget Insurance – Is It Worthwhile?
I was watching TV the other day and saw an advertisement for gadget insurance. I thought to myself “Gadget insurance? This must be new, I should write about it!”. The commercial went through a few scenarios of a smart phone being lost or stolen which are two events that are covered under this gadget insurance…
Read MoreWhy You Should Protect Your Earnings With Disability Insurance
Bill had barely passed his 28th birthday when he was severely injured in a debilitating accident. After recuperating from operations on his back and eyes he was still left with spinal damage, partial paralysis in one leg and partial blindness in one eye. He found it difficult to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods…
Read MoreUnderstanding No Medical Exam Insurance
You see it on TV. No medical exam insurance. No agent will call. Less than a cup of coffee a day. No burdensome medical exam. Happy, well insured people! Surely it can’t be that easy though, is it? If you can get life insurance with no medical exam, why would anyone bother? Why would a…
Read MoreTravel Medical Insurance: Don’t Leave Home Without It
While we pay higher taxes than the residents of many other countries, Canadians enjoy a world class public health care system. This system provides for many of our health related needs except when we are traveling outside of the country. A recent study conducted by Bank Of Montreal revealed that 60% of Canadians do not regularly purchase…
Read More11 Steps To Financial Freedom – Step 7: Review Your Insurance Coverage
I hope to develop a complete financial plan through these 11 steps to financial freedom. Step 7 is to review your insurance coverage.
Read MoreLong Term Care Insurance: Do You Need It?
Long term care insurance can be fairly reasonable. There are two things you can do to improve your chances of getting a decent policy.
Read MoreAuto Insurance Rates Are Rising
Auto insurance rates are on the rise according to Kanetix, the online insurance quote comparison service. Here are some key findings from the study for consumers looking to save on auto insurance:
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