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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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TFSA contribution room calculator Nov 20th
Find out your current tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit by using this calculator.
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5 reasons to buy life insurance—right now
– moneysense.ca
If you’re working to improve your financial situation, a few strategies may come to mind: paying down debt, building an emergency fund, investing inside a tax-free savings account (TFSA) or a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), or putting your money in other savings vehicles. These are all important elements of a strong financial plan, but there’s another piece of the puzzle that is often overlooked: having life insurance.
“People who decide to put insurance in place typically have looked at their financial situation, often with the help of an advisor, and identified risks that they are uncomfortable with and want to address,” says Randy Little, a Certified Financial Planner with Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network in Ottawa.
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