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Quick summary: Every year, the Canadian government leaves billions of dollars in unclaimed benefits on the table. The 9 programs below are available to most Canadian households —...
Guaranteed issue life insurance in Canada is a type of permanent life insurance that requires no health questions and no medical exam. Coverage is typically $2,000 to $25,000,...
Life insurance proceeds in Canada are paid out tax-free to named beneficiaries. This makes life insurance one of the most efficient ways to leave a tax-free inheritance, bypassing...
The CPP survivor's pension is a monthly payment to the surviving spouse, common-law partner, or dependent child of a deceased CPP contributor. The amount depends on the deceased's...
Use an independent comparison platform to see quotes from multiple providers at once — this lets you compare 3 to 5 providers in under 10 minutes. Work with...
Simplified-issue whole life policies ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 are the standard recommendation for Canadians over 60, with monthly premiums starting around $55. Most policies don't require a...
Term life covers you for a specific period (10–30 years) and is much cheaper but expires if you outlive it; whole life covers you for life, never expires,...
Yes. Simplified-issue life insurance accepts most Canadians with managed conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or anxiety — no medical exam required. Guaranteed-issue policies accept almost everyone but...
Final expense insurance is a small, permanent life insurance policy — typically $5,000 to $25,000 in coverage — designed to cover funeral and burial costs. Most policies don't...
Most families cover the gap between the CPP benefit and funeral costs using personal savings, final expense insurance, pre-planned funeral coverage, or crowdfunding. Final expense insurance is the...