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How to calculate the taxable amount for a cashed-in whole life insurance policy + MORE Apr 18th
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I cashed in my whole life insurance policy last year and received a T5 suggesting I have to pay tax on the full amount of my cash value. Is this correct? The cash surrender value was $27,000, I paid $28,000 in premiums, and they told me my pure cost of net insurance was $30,000, whate.... More »
5 tips for saving money on insurance costs Oct 14th
Saving money on insurance isn’t as big of a task as you might think. At first, it can feel overwhelming to navigate your insurance bill, looking for ways to reduce your premiums (and future costs too!). But the truth is, by making simple changes to your insurance policies and as well as handling a.... More »
Canada’s best travel credit cards 2020 + MORE Jan 3rd
With a good travel credit card in your name, going on a trip can suddenly become affordable. And, you can get even more value if you sign up for the right travel credit card—one that doesn’t just focus on points, but also has perks such as lounge access, amazing insurance coverage and the flexib.... More »
How to fix bad credit history in Canada: 3 steps to boost your score + MORE Oct 3rd
In Canada, your credit score matters—a lot. A solid credit score is more than just a number. It opens doors to financial products, saves you money and improves opportunities for renting, car insurance and employment.
Negative marks to your credit score can happen because of different factors yo.... More »
'A complete joke': Laid-off Sears workers say hardship fund cash amounts to nothing after EI cut + MORE Oct 10th
Laid-off Sears Canada workers say the hardship fund set up to help them is pointless because any payout counts as income and is deducted from their employment insurance benefits..... More »
There are several things that affect the cost of your car insurance. Where you live is one of them. After increasing for 21 straight months, the number of Albertans receiving employment insurance benefits dipped slightly in June, but that doesn’t mean fewer people are jobless, as some could simply have had benefits run out.
