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Billyard Insurance Group Opens New Location in Georgetown, ON
Billyard Insurance Group (BIG) is introducing the newest addition to their branch office locations – the BIG Georgetown. The Georgetown...
When you retire abroad, who collects your taxes?
A few guidelines in case your future plans include living out your life in sunnier climes. It’s a dream cherished...
Billyard Insurance Group Welcomes Ryley Bellows as Controller
The Billyard Insurance Group (BIG) is pleased to announce that Ryley Bellows, CPA, has joined their team as Controller. Ryley...
Three strategies for enhancing your RRSP
You don’t always need to take more risks in order to increase the capital available to you in 10, 20...
Billyard Insurance Group ranked No. 2 on IBC’s Top 10 Insurance Brokerages in Canada in 2021.
Billyard Insurance Group is thrilled to announce they have placed 2nd among IBC’s Top 10 Insurance Brokerages in Canada in...
This month’s significant number: 68%
Return on the S&P 500 Index between the early-pandemic meltdown and the end of 2020. To get some idea of the...
RRSPs: Not just for retirement
How to use your retirement savings for more immediate plans. Millions of Canadians contribute to their registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs)...
How much do you know about participating life insurance?
A way to enhance a life insurance policy by incorporating an additional component. When it comes to life insurance, people...
How Safe is your home?
Peel Regional Police recently had help catching a burglar from home video surveillance. The suspect was arrested for multiple home...
The day when you just can’t…
There are several different legal provisions that allow you to delegate the administration of your property and your health care...
When is the best time for a career change?
And what’s the best way to handle it? A few guideposts to maximize the chances of success during a professional...
Investing $250 for a $43,000 Return
Researchers at the University of Waterloo’s Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation say homeowners can protect themselves against the increasing risk...
PenFinancial donates $20,000 to kick off this winter’s Socks for Change Program
In a partnership that represents a shared mission of helping the vulnerable and impoverished people of Niagara, Socks for Change...
Gift giving that gives back
With the holidays fast approaching, it’s hard to know exactly how this year’s festivities will play out. Whatever your plans,...
Do you know your mutual funds?
When it comes to investing, mutual funds are a very popular choice: as of last August 31, Canadians were holding...
Life insurance strategies for entrepreneurs
While life insurance is a relevant form of protection for a great number of people, it can be especially vital...
#AskTheExpert: Financial markets and U.S. elections
On Tuesday November 3rd, 2020, U.S. citizens will be electing their next president. What influence could an event like that...
I have noticed that my neighbour has a couple of dead/dying trees in his backyard. Who’s insurance pays if his tree falls on my building?
This is a timely question. A small beetle called the Emerald Ash Borer has migrated across Ontario from Windsor up...
Billyard Insurance Group places No. 63 on The Globe and Mail’s second-annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies
Billyard Insurance Group is proud to announce it placed No. 63 on the 2020 Report on Business’ ranking of Canada’s...
In your last article, you talked about Cyber Insurance and the need for it. How else do I protect my data?
Purchasing Cyber Insurance is one way to help manage your costs after a cyber attack or data breach. The options...
Ask The Experts: Is Tenant Insurance Mandatory in Ontario?
What does tenant insurance cover? Whether you are renting an apartment or a whole house, you should consider getting tenant’s insurance...
What is Cyber Insurance and does my business really need it?
Cyber Insurance generally covers the costs, up to a specified limit, of dealing with the expenses associated with an electronic...
Will my commercial insurance policy cover my loss of income due to closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Unfortunately, the short answer is no. Generally, commercial insurance policies and traditional business interruption forms do not offer coverage for...
Four months into the pandemic, where do things stand?
Canada’s Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, presented an “economic and fiscal snapshot” last Wednesday, almost four months after the COVID-19 pandemic...
Ask the Expert: What is responsible investing?
Local #AskTheExpert Article: by Lance Wiebe, CFP, CPCA, BASc. Desjardins Financial Security Is it possible to align personal investments with personal...
Planned giving: making a difference
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the needs of many charitable organizations, especially in the areas of health, education and support...
Ask the Expert: How to build for financial success early in your career
Local #AskTheExpert Article: by Lance Wiebe, CFP, CPCA, BASc. Desjardins Financial Security A first “real” job, a first child, a first...
Loan Info Session: Helping Local Food & Farm Businesses Grow & Thrive
Fair Finance Fund, helping local food and farm businesses grow and thrive! Click here to register. About this Event Join...
Ideas to enrich understanding
A few reading suggestions to help take stock of the unprecedented situation we’re living through. For many people, the current...
Ask the Expert: What shape will our economic recovery take?
Local #AskTheExpert Article: by Lance Wiebe, CFP, CPCA, BASc. Desjardins Financial Security V, U, L, W… The talk these days...
