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Gen Z Canadians face job losses—but time is on their side Feb 5th
Statistics Canada has released new employment insurance (EI) data, and it doesn’t look good for Canadian workers. In the year ending November 2025, the number of people receiving EI rose by 16.1%. Among young Canadians aged 15 to 24, the increase was 12.4%. While this group wasn’t hit the hardes.... More »
Does it make sense for a young person to have life insurance? Nov 24th
Buying life insurance in your 20s can feel like an added cost to an already long list of expenses. But experts say it can safeguard loved ones if life doesn’t go as planned.
Do young Canadians need life insurance?
There can be a “very high temporary insurance need” for younger Canadians,.... More »
Will your travel insurance cover U.S. flight chaos? + MORE Nov 12th
As the U.S. government shutdown leads to thousands of cancelled flights, some Canadian travellers find themselves caught up in the stateside travel chaos. But there’s a chance that even those who bought trip insurance might be left holding the bag. More than 8,300 departures south of the borde.... More »
You bought a home—should life insurance be next? May 8th
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial milestones for young Canadians, and one of the riskiest. For many households, a mortgage becomes the single largest expense they’ll ever take on, often requiring two incomes to keep it manageable.
That reality is driving more homeowners to buy life .... More »
TFSA contribution room calculator Dec 2nd
Find out your current tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit by using this calculator.
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Tax-free savings account is a bit of a misnomer. While you can use it for straightforward savings, think of it more accurately as an investment holding account to store things like&nb.... More »
Trip Planning and Travel Insurance
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Planning a trip can be a very exciting time. You have a destination picked out and you are looking forward to activities that you love to do. Hotel rooms are booked, and you cannot wait to get going.
But have you taken steps to protect yourself from medical emergencies? What about protecting yourself from financial loss if you have to cancel your trip or have to interrupt your trip to go back home to deal with some sort of unforeseen situation?
This is where travel insurance comes into play.
Know What Your Travel Insurance Covers
There are different types of travel insurance coverage available. Quickly purchasing travel insurance without understanding what type of coverage you have can lead to a stressful situation where you aren’t actually covered for unexpected costs.
Emergency Medical Coverage
The core type of travel insurance is emergency medical coverage. This protects people against unexpected medical costs due to an accident or sickness.
This coverage is often considered the most important type of coverage since provincial healthcare plans (like OHIP, AHCIP and MSI) provide little if any medical coverage when traveling abroad…
