Don’t Get Caught Up in the Terms

Don’t Get Caught Up in the Terms

So you’ve finally gotten down to “buy life insurance” on your life’s to-do list. But does your agent or broker sound like they’re speaking another language? Well, he or she is. But here’s the layperson’s guide to understanding some of the key – or confounding – terminology. First off, there are two basic types of life insurance, term and permanent.

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Figuring Out Life Insurance

Figuring Out Life Insurance

You should get life insurance. Really, you need it. Everyone tells you this. But the problem is, they never tell you which kind they’d recommend. In fact, there are a few types of life insurance products available on the market, and they fulfill different needs.
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10 Life Insurance Myths Debunked

10 Life Insurance Myths Debunked

No one wants to think about death or debt, especially in combination. But unless you have something lined up, your death could be a financial burden to the ones you love most. If you have debt, it might be time to consider life insurance. Here are 10 insurance-related myths, debunked, to help you decide whether or not life insurance is right for you.
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Got a Family? Things to Get in Order

Got a Family? Things to Get in Order

When you have kids, there’s so much more to do. Of course, you have to take care of them, and that sure takes up a lot of time. But also, you need to get certain financial arrangements in order to ensure they’ll be taken care of properly for a long time.
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Mortgage Insurance 101

Mortgage Insurance 101

RateSupermarket.ca helps to navigate the tricky world of mortgage insurance. After your mortgage has been approved, you should consider protecting yourself against the event that you are unable to make your payments.
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