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Financial aid guide for university and college students in Canada + MORE May 7th
Financial aid is rarely an afterthought, but student debt is often a bigger problem than most university and college students in Canada anticipate. Rising tuition fees and expenses of going to college or university have become increasingly large burdens to bear for students—many of whom are alread.... More »
Wall Street declines after Trump's fresh tariffs on Canada - Reuters + MORE Mar 11th
Wall Street declines after Trump's fresh tariffs on Canada ReutersMarkets today: Wall Street’s sell-off worsens after Trump ups the ante in his trade war CTV NewsDow tumbles as stock market rout continues CNNThe Daily Chase: Escalator up, elevator down B.... More »
TD profit falls, missing expectations as economic downturn looms - The Globe and Mail + MORE May 25th
TD profit falls, missing expectations as economic downturn looms The Globe and MailProfits dip as BMO and Scotiabank set aside hundreds of millions to cover bad loans CBC NewsLive news: TD Bank adds to disappointing earnings for Canadian lenders Financial TimesBMO an.... More »
How real estate is taxed during a separation or divorce + MORE May 15th
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What happens if a married couple separates, and they own a family house and a cottage. The separation is amicable and the couple would like to split the assets, with the family house going to the wife and cottage going to the husband. Would that trigger any taxes?
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This Toronto Floral Shop Is Making the Industry More Sustainable + MORE Oct 12th
Before the pandemic, May Flowers, then a two-year-old floral business, operated like many of its competitors. It focused on wedding and occasion bouquets, and its shop in Toronto’s west end functioned primarily as a depot to fulfill orders.
This past spring, right after Mother’s Day—one of.... More »
How life insurance brokers get paid
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A life insurance broker gets paid to provide you with the best life insurance coverage for your needs. But how does the process work? To answer that, we’ve outlined what insurance brokers do, how insurance brokers get paid (by you and/or the provider?), and how to spot a great broker, so you can end up with a policy tailored to your needs (instead of your broker’s commission).
What life insurance brokers do
Insurance brokers sell and package life insurance, living benefits and wealth-related products. These can include life insurance policies (like term and whole life insurance) and living benefit riders (like disability, critical illness, long-term care, individual, health and dental insurance). Life insurance brokers can also sell wealth products, like segregated funds and annuities.
In addition to selling these products, brokers are required to follow industry guidelines set by provincial insurance counsels and other regulators like the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA)…
What life insurance brokers do
Insurance brokers sell and package life insurance, living benefits and wealth-related products. These can include life insurance policies (like term and whole life insurance) and living benefit riders (like disability, critical illness, long-term care, individual, health and dental insurance). Life insurance brokers can also sell wealth products, like segregated funds and annuities.
In addition to selling these products, brokers are required to follow industry guidelines set by provincial insurance counsels and other regulators like the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA)…
