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Term vs. permanent life insurance: How to choose what’s right for you Oct 11th
Life insurance can protect your loved ones financially after you’re gone, but picking the right kind can protect your wallet even when you’re alive. Generally, there are two kinds of life insurance: term life insurance and permanent life insurance. Permanent life insurance provides lifel.... More »
Federal budget 2016: Highlights of Bill Morneau's first budget + MORE Mar 23rd
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has tabled a budget that forecasts big deficits over the next five years and beyond to finance a new tax-free monthly child benefit, more money for First Nations, infrastructure spending and extended employment insurance benefits to hard-hit regions. Rea.... More »
Auto loans for newcomers—questions to ask when buying your first car in Canada Dec 22nd
Buying a car in Canada can be a daunting task for newcomers to the country, facing unique challenges like a lack of credit history, an unfamiliar selection of vehicles, new regulations, and new financing and insurance options. Below, we’ll dive into the important steps, tips and pitfalls to help n.... More »
Credit Card Review – SimplyCash Card from American Express Apr 17th
Among the ever-popular lineup of cash back credit cards, American Express offers two competitive daily spending-focused options. The SimplyCash™ Cards from American Express come with an intro bonus and rewards structure that rivals market leaders, but with a few key differences (think greater fle.... More »
The Top 200 Canadian Stocks 2016: All-Stars + MORE Nov 11th
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Three firms got top marks this year by earning both an A for value and for growth. The double-A prize went to Power Cor.... More »
A guide to cottage insurance
– moneysense.ca
(Getty Images / Fuse)Huntsville, Ont., with a population of just under 20,000, is a half-hour drive from Algonquin Provincial Park, and the ice trails at Arrowhead Provincial Park are within the town boundaries. You can find gluten-free smoked duck salad at The Mill on Main, a bathtub derby during a July festival and six—count ‘em, six—brokerages.
“When we just opened up [in 2013],” says Tim Withey, president of Huntsville’s Withey Insurance Brokers, “…some of my friends and colleagues in the neighbourhood were saying, ‘Well, how can you be another broker just opening up? There’s only so many people who buy insurance in this town.’”
But there’s no need to limit business to one town or even one time zone. “I’ve actually, over the years, built a pretty good side of business to do a national program,” says Withey. “So we’re licensed across the country.”
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Withey also points to the importance of association work. “We’re endorsed by WETT [Wood Energy Technology Transfer] Canada, which are the wood stoves…
