Why Insurance Is So Important If You’re A Single Parent
Being a single parent is a lot of responsibility. Learn how the right types of insurance can provide you and your family with the financial protection they need.
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Why High-Income Earners Should Consider a Wage Loss Replacement Plan
Protect your high-income earners with a Wage Loss Replacement Plan (WLRP)—a tax-efficient, customizable disability insurance solution that provides direct, portable benefits without out-of-pocket costs for employees. Ideal for business owners and professionals, a WLRP helps attract and retain top talent while safeguarding income and retirement savings in the event of illness or injury.
Corporate Life Insurance Planning
Corporate-owned life insurance helps business owners protect their company, manage taxes, and plan for retirement or succession. This article explores how it can fund buy-sell agreements, cover capital gains tax, reward key executives, and support business continuity—all while building tax-advantaged value inside the corporation.
Generic Ozempic Is Here. Will Your Drug Plan Actually Save Money?
Generic semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic) is now available in Canada, and it has the potential to meaningfully reduce drug costs for employer-sponsored benefits plans. But savings are not automatic. Without the right plan design in place, many members may stay on the brand-name drug and costs could remain unchanged. Here is what plan sponsors need to know and do right now.
What Happens to Your Group Benefits When You Leave a Job?
Most Canadians do not think about their group benefits until the day they leave a job, and by then, the clock is already ticking.
Health and dental coverage typically ends on your last day. But here is the part many people miss: your group life insurance comes with a conversion privilege that lets you carry it over to an individual policy without a medical exam. The window to act is usually just 31 days.
Whether you are changing jobs, being laid off, or heading out on your own, knowing your options before your last day makes a real difference. Here is what to know.
What Is Participating Whole Life Insurance?
Participating whole life insurance is a permanent policy that does more than protect your family — it builds cash value and pays dividends over time. Learn how it works, who it’s for, and how it compares to other types of life insurance.
What Is Life Insurance and How Does It Work?
Life insurance doesn’t have to be confusing. Learn how it works, the difference between term and permanent coverage, and how to decide how much protection your family may need.
Tax Lines to Look Out For on Your 2025 Canadian Tax Return
The 2025 tax year brings a lower federal tax rate, higher contribution limits, and several eliminated credits. From the new Canada Disability Benefit to changes in CPP2 and capital gains rules, here are the key lines to watch when filing your 2025 Canadian tax return.
Manitoba Budget 2026
Manitoba’s 2026 budget proposes removing the provincial sales tax on additional food and beverages at grocery stores, increasing tax credits for renters and homeowners, and investing billions in healthcare and infrastructure. Here is what the changes mean for your household and your business — and when they take effect.
2026 Canada Money Facts
2026 Canada Money Facts – Get the latest TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, CPP, OAS, and RESP limits. Stay informed on savings, pensions, and benefits for the year ahead!
