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CPP payment dates this year, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan Aug 4th
In Canada, no retirement plan is complete without considering the CPP. Whether you’re approaching retirement or still several years away from it, the Canada Pension Plan will likely play a role in your retirement income. How big a role depends on several factors. You may have other questions, too..... 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 »
What to know about insurance claims after a flash flood Jul 19th
Canadian home owners are increasingly adding flood coverage to their insurance policies as extreme weather events become more common, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
And after Tuesday’s intense bout of flash flooding in southern Ontario, some residents may be finding out the hard w.... More »
Tax Benefits of Health Insurance Dec 6th
Personal Health Expenses
In many cases health plan related expenses can be declared as tax deductible expenses when filing
taxes. This is true for both individual plans and employee benefit plans.
According to the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA), the premiums for a private health insurance plan that
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The best credit cards in Canada for 2024 Aug 8th
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Trip Planning and Travel Insurance
– life-insurance-quotes.ca
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…
