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Should you buy life insurance to pay for tax owed upon death?

When you die, capital gains tax might apply to some of your assets. Can life insurance help shelter your...

Should you buy life insurance to pay for tax owed upon death?
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Divorce and life insurance: How to make sure your family stays protected

If you’re going through a divorce, you have many financial decisions to make, including how to update your life...

Divorce and life insurance: How to make sure your family stays protected
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Should seniors cancel their life insurance policies?

At what point do we no longer need life insurance? You will find the answer by going back to...

Should seniors cancel their life insurance policies?
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Infinite banking in Canada: Should you borrow from your life insurance policy?

The “Infinite Banking Concept” is gaining popularity with Canadian retirees—but it’s not right for everyone. Here’s how this leverage...

Infinite banking in Canada: Should you borrow from your life insurance policy?

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Critical illness and disability insurance in Canada

If you became ill or injured, how long could you keep paying for household costs, including your mortgage? Here’s...

Critical illness and disability insurance in Canada
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Do you need mortgage life insurance?

Mortgage protection can be a good idea, if for instance you have a condition or illness that might make...

Do you need mortgage life insurance?
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Critical illness insurance: Is it worth it?

A guide to critical illness insurance—why many Canadians are looking into this kind of insurance policy. Find out what...

Critical illness insurance: Is it worth it?
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7 disability insurance myths to stop believing

Disability insurance can be a life saver if you’re seriously ill or injured. Here’s how it works.

7 disability insurance myths to stop believing

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What is short-term disability insurance?

Short-term disability insurance briefly provides income if you can’t work due to illness, an accident or hospitalization. But there’s...

What is short-term disability insurance?

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