Question. I’m planning to open an RRSP, but I don’t really know who to indicate as the beneficiary of the plan. Is this important? Answer. Yes, very important! And not just for RRSPs, but for registered plans in general, as well as life insurance policies, too. In Canada, life insurance policies and registered plans such as RRSPs allow for a […]
Question. I saw an advertisement on television recently, regarding critical illness insurance. I’m not currently familiar with this type of insurance, so I checked my group plan at work to find out more, but critical illness insurance isn’t a part of my group benefits plan. I asked my HR department, and they’ve indicated that they have no intention to include […]
A well-constructed investment portfolio is a key element of your financial plan. However, without the proper protection, your plan could be derailed by unfortunate and unforeseen life events. We’ve received many questions about risk management products such as life insurance, which can play a critical role in protecting you and your family against the unknown. Let’s take a look at […]
Question. My spouse and I have recently purchased a house, and are planning to have a baby next year. I have some life insurance through my group plan at work, but my spouse is self-employed as an independent contractor, and has no employer benefits. We have a fairly big mortgage on our house, and we are thinking about purchasing life […]
Question. My husband and I have recently purchased our first home together. Actually, we’re just in the final stages of the process, and wondering about insurance. The mortgage representative at our bank said we should buy our insurance at the bank because it’s made specifically for this purpose. Actually, she told us that mortgage insurance is mandatory for us. Is […]
