On average, small business owners have 80% of their assets tied up inside their corporations.
The challenge for them is to do the following in a tax-efficient manner:
Invest the funds
Withdraw the funds to supplement their retirement
Transfer the assets to their heirs
This post explains how the corporate insured retirement program can help you achieve all the above.
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It’s no secret that life insurance becomes more expensive as we age. Premiums are related to the mortality rate and the decrease in our life expectancy as we get older is reflected in the increased premiums. What you may not realize is that this risk is not represented by a linear line. If you graph the probability of death from an actuarial life table, you would notice that the probability of death increases exponentially as we age. What this means for term insurance is that renewal premium also rises exponentially, such that they become unaffordable during retirement. So, what are your options for your term insurance policy as you head into retirement?
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You might have heard that life insurance can cover more than 1 life.
One of these types of policies, joint first-to-die, pays out on the first death of 2 or more people.
The other, the topic of this post, is joint last-to-die.
As you can probably guess by its name, the insurance company pays out the death benefit when the last person on the policy passes away.
In this post, we will explore the advantages and drawbacks of joint last-to-die life insurance and whether you should use it.
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Do you need life insurance after you retire?
Maybe you’ve been holding on to a policy for a long time. Or maybe you’re thinking of buying a new one.
Whatever the case, you’ll want to make sure you make the right decision.
In this post, you’ll learn:
-Why you need life insurance in retirement
-Why you don’t need it
-What type of insurance you should get
-How much insurance you need
And much more. Let’s get started.
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Charitable donations totaled $9.6 billion in 2017, and this number is on the rise.
But did you know that besides donating cash, you can also give the gift of a life insurance policy?
How does it work? And what are the tax benefits?
In this post, we’ll go over your options for charitable giving using life insurance. You’ll learn:
-Which method gives you a tax credit while you’re alive and which one gives it when you pass away
-What type of life insurance you should use for charitable giving
-How using life insurance can increase your contribution by 50% compared to other investments
Let’s begin.
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Are you looking for a way to provide for your family and protect your assets?
An insured annuity is the perfect solution. It provides guaranteed income, while also providing protection against inflation and market fluctuations. In the end, your assets pass on to your loved ones in an efficient way.
With an insured annuity, you can rest assured that no matter what happens in the future, your loved ones will be taken care of.
Read on to learn more about how an insured annuity works.
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Are you looking for a life annuity calculator?
This is the place to find the best rates in Canada. We offer quotes from all of the top insurance companies in Canada so that you can compare and choose which one suits your needs best.
A life annuity is an investment vehicle that offers guaranteed income for life. It’s like getting paid while you sleep! Find out if this type of investment makes sense for you by comparing rates!
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Annuities are a type of investment that can provide you with guaranteed income for the rest of your life.
There are many types of annuities in Canada, and they come with different features. Which one is best for you? Which one should you get?
This easy-to-understand guide will explain the different types of annuities. In the end, you’ll know which one is right for you and your situation.
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As more and more baby boomers are entering retirement, they will begin to find that the retirement that they envisioned is quite different than previous generations’ versions. What used to be a simple and short retirement supported with generous government assistance is now turning into a complex experience accompanied by cutbacks, market volatility and non-guaranteed pensions. With more investment options than ever before, many seniors are struggling to find the optimal asset allocation for retirement. On top of that, many will face chronic health issues that will adversely affect their standard of living towards the end of life. Here are four financial risks in retirement that seniors face today.
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When people talk about life insurance, they immediately think of the working class with a family that depends on them for their income. The loss of their lives would have a devastating effect on their families’ finances, and life insurance on their lives is common to prevent such a loss. While that may be the most common demographic that requires insurance, the elderly segment of the population should not be neglected. In this post, we will discuss the types of insurance seniors need.
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