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  • How Do Dividends Work?

    How Do Dividends Work?

    How Do Dividends Work? Did you know that certain life insurance companies in Canada pay dividends annually to their participating whole life policy owners? Since 1848, Canadians who own these contracts have been receiving annual dividends each year without interruption. Yes, even during the Spanish Flu, the great depression, 30 recessions, H1N1, SARS, the financial…

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  • How to Get Tax Free Death Benefit

    How to Get Tax Free Death Benefit

    If retirement is on the horizon for you or a major milestone you want to achieve, set a clear goal, and plan a reward for achieving it to help motivate you. Instead of planning an age or a date focus on a financial target that will produce the quality of life you are looking for.

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  • Learn More About Your TFSA Contribution 2022

    Learn More About Your TFSA Contribution 2022

    The Tax-Free Savings Account or TFSA has become a very popular investing tool for Canadians. The good news for Canadian families is that each adult can contribute another $6000 into their TFSA accounts this year. That is $6000 in total across all accounts. Indeed, you can have multiple accounts, but you are capped to a contribution max. …

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  • Life insurance Canada

    Life insurance Canada

    What is the definition of Canadian Life Insurance? Life insurance is a contract between the insurance policyholder and the company. If you pass away during the term of the contract, the insurance company promises to pay the death benefit in terms of tax free money to those you designate as beneficiaries. There are many types…

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  • Is Life Insurance Taxable In Canada?

    Is Life Insurance Taxable In Canada?

    If retirement is on the horizon for you or a major milestone you want to achieve, set a clear goal, and plan a reward for achieving it to help motivate you. Instead of planning an age or a date focus on a financial target that will produce the quality of life you are looking for.

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  • What is Whole Life Insurance?

    What is Whole Life Insurance?

    If retirement is on the horizon for you or a major milestone you want to achieve, set a clear goal and plan a reward for achieving it to help motivate you. Instead of planning an age or a date, focus on a financial target that will provide the quality of life you are looking for.

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