Medical and Health Care Options for Retirees

A common question or concern as people approach retirement is what should they do about medical and health care coverage when they retire?

While working many Canadians have medical and health insurance as an employee benefit. Their company often pays for a substantial portion of the coverage, and most often medical and health insurance expires when you retire.

Insurance & Risk Management Financial Checklist

Insurance & Risk Management Financial Checklist

Your insurance and risk planning are big pieces of your overall financial picture. Use this checklist to make sure your coverage still fits your goals and any life changes. 1. Review Your Current Insurance ☐ Make sure all your policies are active and current☐ Double-check policy details and listed beneficiaries☐ See if your coverage amounts […]

What are the key items to consider when reviewing your insurance needs?

Key items to consider when reviewing your insurance needs.

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® As we clattered around in the kitchen, we sum­marized the major points from our discussion about insurance: 1. Many people underestimate the amount of insurance they need and/or buy the wrong kind.  For short-term needs (less than twenty years), buy term […]