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What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Insurance & Preparedness + MORE Aug 15th
During these unprecedented times, we know that many of you may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and maybe even a little paranoid about the future. We also understand that due to COVID-19, your worldview may have changed when it comes to the stability of your job, health, and home.
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What to know about credit card travel insurance as an Air Canada strike looms Aug 16th
After carefully planning a summer vacation, the last thing on your mind should be finding alternate transportation. But some travellers could be left scrambling as the clock ticks down to a possible work stoppage at Air Canada. The airline says it will gradually suspend its flights starting Thursday.... More »
Saskatchewan deficit down to $595M, aiming to balance by 2020: fiscal update + MORE Mar 3rd
REGINA _ The Saskatchewan government’s latest fiscal update shows a dip in the provincial deficit forecast and a slight slip in provincial revenue and expenses.
The third-quarter report projects the 2017-2018 deficit will be $595 million _ down $101 million from the red ink outlined in the las.... More »
Why newlyweds need term life insurance + MORE Oct 14th
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New mortgage rules will affect first-time buyers Oct 10th
OTTAWA – Canada’s first-time home buyers may have to shelve their dream house fantasies due to lending changes announced this week by the federal government, mortgage brokers say.
Ottawa moved this week to tighten mortgage lending rules that will limit the amount many Canadians can borrow to hel.... More »
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After setting iPhone record, Apple forecasts rare sales drop
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is bracing for its first sales decline in 13 years, despite selling a record 74.8 million iPhones in the final three months of 2015.
The giant tech company issued a sales forecast that says revenue could fall at least 8.6 per cent during the January-March quarter, compared with a year earlier. Analysts say the latest iPhone models are selling reasonably well, but they’re not providing the boost Apple needs to match the massive sales growth it enjoyed last year.
Apple counts on the iPhone for two-thirds of its revenue.
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Health care fines press millennials as sign-up deadline nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of young adults healthy enough to think they don’t need insurance face painful choices this year as the sign-up deadline approaches for President Barack Obama’s health care law.
Fines for being uninsured rise sharply in 2016 — averaging nearly $1,000 per household, according to an independent estimate…
After setting iPhone record, Apple forecasts rare sales drop
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is bracing for its first sales decline in 13 years, despite selling a record 74.8 million iPhones in the final three months of 2015.
The giant tech company issued a sales forecast that says revenue could fall at least 8.6 per cent during the January-March quarter, compared with a year earlier. Analysts say the latest iPhone models are selling reasonably well, but they’re not providing the boost Apple needs to match the massive sales growth it enjoyed last year.
Apple counts on the iPhone for two-thirds of its revenue.
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Health care fines press millennials as sign-up deadline nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of young adults healthy enough to think they don’t need insurance face painful choices this year as the sign-up deadline approaches for President Barack Obama’s health care law.
Fines for being uninsured rise sharply in 2016 — averaging nearly $1,000 per household, according to an independent estimate…
Couch Potato works with employer retirement plans
– moneysense.ca
As the old adage goes, investing is simple, but not easy. It’s simple because all you need to do is save, diversify, keep your costs low and stick to a plan. But it’s not easy because we’re human, and we’re not hardwired to do any of those things. If you’re fortunate enough to have a retirement savings plan at work, however, then investing could be simpler and easier than you think.
Most employer-sponsored plans allow you to save painlessly through payroll deductions—often with a top-up from your company. Your money then gets invested automatically and your portfolio even gets rebalanced regularly. It’s the ultimate Couch Potato solution, requiring zero maintenance. Here’s how you can make the most of yours.
Understand your plan.
Employer retirement savings plans are usually administered by an insurance company such as SunLife, Standard Life, Manulife, Great West Life and others. They vary a lot, so the first step is understanding how yours is structured.
Many companies offer a defined contribution (DC) pension plan, which is similar to an RRSP, although it’s less flexible…
Most employer-sponsored plans allow you to save painlessly through payroll deductions—often with a top-up from your company. Your money then gets invested automatically and your portfolio even gets rebalanced regularly. It’s the ultimate Couch Potato solution, requiring zero maintenance. Here’s how you can make the most of yours.
Understand your plan.
Employer retirement savings plans are usually administered by an insurance company such as SunLife, Standard Life, Manulife, Great West Life and others. They vary a lot, so the first step is understanding how yours is structured.
Many companies offer a defined contribution (DC) pension plan, which is similar to an RRSP, although it’s less flexible…
