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CPP payment dates in 2025, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan Oct 7th
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 »
10 travel insurance myths to stop believing now + MORE Feb 23rd
Travel insurance can be tough to understand, and if you’re not reading the fine print, you could be relying on inaccurate myths to inform your coverage decisions. Luckily, InsurEye, a Canadian insurance education site has compiled a massive list of 111 insurance myths that are out there. We’.... More »
What you need to know before starting a home renovation Feb 8th
Q. I’m about to start a home renovation. What type of paperwork and contracts should I have with the contractor? And do I need any type of insurance in case anything goes wrong, or am I already covered under a home insurance policy?
–Sharon
A. These are all good questions, Sharon. Let’s start .... More »
How to Save on Life Insurance + MORE Feb 20th
The brokers here at Baker & Baker Benefits have been helping Canadians get life insurance for several years now, and we enjoy passing on our knowledge and experience to the Canadian public.
In keeping with this spirit, here are some insightful tips on how to save money when buying a Canadian lif.... More »
Can You Claim Bed Bugs on Your Insurance? Jun 12th
Bed bugs can be a travellers worst nightmare. These pesky bugs can attach themselves to luggage, briefcases and handbags. But, with preventative measures, you can protect your home when you travel to work or go on holiday.
Use these tips to avoid bringing home any unexpected guests.
What are Bed Bu.... More »
Wrestling through competing priorities
– moneysense.ca
(Photograph by Simon Willms)We invited our readers in January to take an active role by writing to us and explaining in a few sentences why they needed a personalized money makeover with a MoneySense Approved Financial Advisor. We got close to 400 letters and, in the end, chose two couples and a single person with financial concerns that anyone can relate to. Click here to learn more.
Shannon and Marcin’s financial dilemma
Shannon Jarrett and her partner Marcin Duran share a home and domestic life in Hamilton, but as of last March, they were by and large living separate financial lives. They didn’t share bank accounts but they did share expenses. Marcin paid the mortgage and made all insurance and car payments while Shannon paid for everything else to run the household. But regarding budgeting and finances, Shannon and Marcin were often at loggerheads. They wanted—and needed—some common ground to get their goals aligned.
For Shannon, saving was the largest concern. She always put away $200 a month but couldn’t get Marcin to do the same…
