Blog

It probably doesn’t shock you to hear that a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your life. In fact, it’s right up there with paying for your own or a loved one’s post-secondary education.

Having a vehicle is both a privilege and a responsibility. Cars, trucks, vans and SUVs require consistent care. The best way to ensure your investment is running smoothly is to create and follow a regular car maintenance checklist.

Financing a business might seem like a challenge, but doesn’t have to be. In fact, there are many types of credit lines for small business owners to consider.

You’re not married, so why on earth would you need life insurance?

Having a safe home is a priority for parents of babies and young children. A quick way to ensure that your entire house is free from major risks is by child-proofing each area.

We know what you’re thinking — why should I get life insurance in my 20s? In your 20s, you may be purchasing your first car, renting your first apartment or buying your first home — plus, you’re getting your first job and navigating monthly bills with your new paycheck. Yes, you have spare change, but research by LIMRA, a worldwide research, consulting and professional development organization, shows life insurance isn’t exactly your priority.

So you’ve finally finished high school and now you’re off to bigger and better things — college. While going to college can be a fun and exciting time, it also comes with the anticipation of entirely new surroundings and an altered lifestyle. You won’t wake up to the fresh smell of your mom’s homemade pancakes and come home to freshly laundered clothes folded neatly atop your bed anymore. You’ll have a newfound sense of independence and time to explore yourself freely for perhaps the first time.

You get home from a long day of work, kick off your shoes and sip a nice steamy cup of tea from the comfort of your bed. The intensity of the violins blare from your TV’s speakers as the “Game of Thrones” theme song begins to play just as the doorbell rings. You open your camera monitoring app to see it’s just the kids next door dingdong ditching your house again as you sip your warm hot cup of — wait, is the pot still on?

So you’ve finished the fun part. You went to countless open houses, shopped the entire market and picked the home that best suits you. Whether you’ve been in your home for two weeks or two years, you’ve finally begun to think about a home warranty.