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As a business owner, you’ve worked to make your business a success. That’s why protecting it from unexpected events is so important. Insurance protection can help provide some reassurance knowing your business can continue to run smoothly if something happens to you or your partners. Business-owned insurance provides a one-time payout to your company if you, your business partner or key employees die. 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There are different types of insurance coverage that will provide you with tax-free benefits to help you focus on recovery. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/participating-life daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644873575743-FSB35EHRAEOVGJZNFXOL/unsplash-image-RcjeWcr_KZ4.jpg Participating Life - Participating Life. Participating life insurance can provide you with a long-term source of liquidity and help you reach your retirement goal. It’s lifelong coverage that pays whomever you choose a tax-free payment when you die. Your policy is guaranteed to grow in cash value as long as you pay your premiums. Cash value is the value of the insurance policy that you can access as cash. Your insurance payout is reduced when you access your cash value. Your payments are pooled in a separate account called the participating account with other policyowners. The funds are professionally managed and may provide you with a dividend. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/accident daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/41dec409-fc61-42cb-a5ee-65f15516d02c/pexels-photo-8942694.jpeg Accident - Accident. Have you thought about protecting yourself in case of an accident? 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Buying a home is one the biggest investments of your life. Protecting your investment in the event of death, disability or a serious illness is important. Do you have mortgage insurance with your lending institution? Are you interested in paying less for more comprehensive coverage that protects your family instead of your lender? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644872652406-GL81CGOF13XDCVKG7YD8/unsplash-image-I3HPUolh5hA.jpg Mortgage and Loan Insurance - Loan. Do you have loans to repay? Loan insurance, which will help you cover your financial obligations in the event of an accident or disability, will help you come out on top. Just about every loan you could have would qualify for protection, whether you rent or own! https://www.thakerfinancial.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607007355264-EQINP2XUZQO9PPNNDRZD/Aro%2BHa_0010-larger.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1695323846278-ICH0STC6NDXTXVJTITDH/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/316187d1-e703-484e-8727-f20aa5272d26/885F64E8-D72B-41CF-9433-E4B01D3B57D9.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/62e7f1da-3fbc-43f0-bae0-ff845e2ab603/IMG_0434.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/c933421d-adbb-43f1-b75f-c401ce24cc46/97CDAB41-A945-4D5A-9B10-B4B69925B4F0.jpeg Home - About Jen I’m Jen Thaker — a top-ranked Professional Financial Advisor, keynote speaker, and founder of Thaker Financial Inc. and the Women & Wealth Network. I’m also a writer, yogi, nature lover, and the author of the upcoming book The Big Beautiful Life. I specialize in helping business owners and professionals align their finances with their values, so they can build lives filled with purpose, freedom, and joy. Through strategic financial planning — from tax strategies and investments to insurance and retirement — I help my clients feel confident, clear, and supported as they move toward what matters most. Whether I’m working with clients one-on-one, speaking on stage, or writing about the five key principles I live by, my mission is the same: to help more people live their version of a Big Beautiful Life — with clarity, alignment, and intention. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/retirement daily 0.75 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644885159757-OYLRZT9CZRUICOY20JAF/unsplash-image-aMdKwYj1f30.jpg Retirement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644885206073-3K6CJ9XKM4Z7LLM0PUBX/unsplash-image-cEukkv42O40.jpg Retirement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644885494736-GYFDW0XFWQ80JD76EKHE/unsplash-image-pxNcBLSPSMc.jpg Retirement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1643830238026-FAX6F3JIRX9ZC8BKR4W1/image_2022-02-01_002929.png Retirement - Retirement. Whether you’re only thinking about it or are already retired, good retirement planning is what it takes to succeed. Together we can create a strategy and set the stage to for you to enjoy your golden years. We’ll tailor your solutions to fit your lifestyle, habits and aspirations. Your retirement income comes in many forms. You may have a guaranteed income from work, Canadian (or Quebec) Pension Plan, Old Age Security and your own savings. 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There are different types of life insurance, and different ways to make it work for you. It’s not only to protect your family. It can also be part of your financial plan, so you may be able to access money in your policy while you’re alive. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/group-benefits daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1643830238038-ZTU5R0IW3385D5LKMQ2P/image_2022-02-01_003838.png Group Benefits - Group Benefits. A benefits, retirement, and savings plan can help you attract and maintain employees while providing them the resources to help improve their physical, financial and mental wellbeing. A group benefits plan helps employees cover the cost of things that provincial health care plans may not pay for, including certain prescription drugs, dental, hospital, vision, paramedical, and ambulance services. You can also combine your group benefits plan with retirement and savings plan to help your employees reach their financial and retirement goals. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/universal-life daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644873991935-F88OWMAQBP35XZLPOW3D/unsplash-image-U3C79SeHa7k.jpg Universal Life - Universal Life. How would you like to combine your savings and your insurance? With universal life insurance, you can. It’s guaranteed, lifelong protection that lets you invest and build your wealth. And it’s one of the most flexible and affordable products available that covers you for life. There are two parts to a universal life insurance policy: insurance and investment. You choose your investments and wealth can accumulate tax-free, within limits set by the government. You can withdraw or borrow from your policy, with certain tax implications. 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I can help you find your way around the world of investments and make sure your choices are well informed. Investing your money in the right savings options is crucial, no matter what stage of life you’re at. I’ll help you make the right choices to get the most out of your money. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/permanent-life daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644872097984-72YAZ4E54N4BHDOW48PI/unsplash-image-oz4Nx4zoeEg.jpg Permanent Life - Permanent Life. It’s guaranteed lifelong coverage that protects the people you care about. But it’s more than just insurance. Over time your policy can build value you can access for cash during your life, with certain tax implications. You can access money in your policy through a loan or a withdrawal. And when you die, the people you’ve chosen receive a tax-free payment, similar to term life insurance. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-08-24 https://www.thakerfinancial.com/health daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644875115838-BY3D77B0KOJ9G23T19F6/unsplash-image-1AhGNGKuhR0.jpg Health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644876831361-GIESE5OEBYBIWSSQDAQF/pexels-photo-6787202.jpeg Health https://www.thakerfinancial.com/about daily 0.75 2024-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644024705037-X6DF57EPSGAZR176EH1D/unnamed.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644024766819-N7YIH7HI9R5FDBH6O4YH/unnamed+%281%29.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/300ffaa2-5576-4f14-a187-04c0bb9fad6f/IMG_6453.jpeg About - At Thaker Financial, I partner with clients to create meaningful change in their lives. I strive to understand who my clients are, what they believe and then build a plan that’s as unique as they are. I specialize in working with clients who are entrepreneurs and business owners across multiple industries, especially health and wellness. I believe that #healthiswealth and this philosophy is the guiding principle used to build a strong and stable financial foundation for both now and in the future. . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/d1c74203-19af-4be0-9131-32f78af47f28/professional-financial-advisor.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/ec7bcfd4-9144-441e-a6a6-e57eb7ad3eef/IMG_0428.jpeg About - Articles, Blogs, Interviews Check out interesting articles and blogs on topics that clients are asking about. And, find more interviews and videos with Jen here too. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/disability/income-replacement daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/ab77f77f-d137-4c36-b758-caf448fc5c8c/pexels-photo-7154134.jpeg Disability/Income Replacement - Disability/Income Replacement. Would a work stoppage, with no income, due to a disability, derail your plans for the future? Disability Insurance can help you maintain your lifestyle and allow you to focus on your recovery. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/non-registered-savings daily 0.75 2022-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/4355c078-1304-4131-999e-fe2c176b3acd/image_2022-02-11_030514.png Non-Registered Savings - Investing and Saving. Investing is a smart way to build your wealth. I can help you find your way around the world of investments and make sure your choices are well informed. Investing your money in the right savings options is crucial, no matter what stage of life you’re at. I’ll help you make the right choices to get the most out of your money. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/tfsa-tax-free-savings-account daily 0.75 2022-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/781853c4-f72f-44aa-92cc-d3372f3d7554/image_2022-02-11_030755.png TFSA (Tax-free savings account) - TSFA (Tax-free savings account). Despite its name, it’s not a typical savings account – it’s a place where you can put investments. It’s versatile, so you can use it to save for a more immediate goal, like saving for a new car or a trip, but you can also use it to save for your retirement. Take advantage of the flexibility to access your savings for what you want, when you need it. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/rrsp-registered-retirement-savings-plan daily 0.75 2022-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/bbd2233d-2c8c-4b8c-a262-be24e615a96b/image_2022-02-11_031050.png RRSP (Registered retirement savings plan) - RRSP (Registered retirement savings plan). An RRSP provides short and long-term tax advantages that can help fund the retirement you want. It’s an investing and retirement savings account registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that provides Canadians benefits to save for retirement. The money you put towards an RRSP isn’t taxed as a part of your income, so you pay less income tax. It’s different from a typical savings account as it’s a place to put your investments where any growth isn’t taxed until you take your money out. Usually, you’ll be retired by the time you withdraw your money, so you’ll generally pay less tax than in your higher earning years and get to keep more of your money for retirement. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/resp-registered-education-savings-plan daily 0.75 2022-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/b3044076-e9f3-40ec-a121-e944de06b572/image_2022-02-11_031024.png RESP (registered education savings plan) - RESP (registered education savings plan). A registered education savings plan (RESP) allows you to use tax-free savings and government contributions to help set your children up for success. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/lira-locked-in-retirement-account daily 0.75 2022-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/c7ba66c2-baf1-409a-8ed1-90b882365618/image_2022-02-11_031108.png LIRA (locked in retirement account) - LIRA (locked in retirement account). Are you on the verge of changing jobs and want to know what will happen to the pension plan you have with your current employer? A LIRA allows you to transfer the money saved in a pension plan with a former employer to an individual plan. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/rrif-registered-retirement-income-fund daily 0.75 2022-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/eec484d1-4eb8-47df-a596-da4f825e10bf/image_2022-02-11_031008.png RRIF (Registered retirement income fund) - RRIF (Registered retirement income fund). It’s time to live the life you saved up for. Converting your RRSP into something that can allow you to have the life you envisioned is the first step. Learn all the know-hows of this process. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/annuity daily 0.75 2022-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/9302036a-bc16-475e-9cb0-90cda1a6680f/image_2022-02-11_030857.png Annuity - Annuity. Invest your savings into a stable and regular paycheque for life with a life annuity. Income annuities are an easy way to help ensure your needs are covered throughout retirement. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/critical-illness daily 0.75 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644884539215-8AEIGTJPYZ3S95OTK3OU/unsplash-image-BxXgTQEw1M4.jpg Critical Illness - Critical Illness. An unexpected diagnosis can complicate your family’s financial planning. Critical illness insurance coverage can provide a one-time, lump-sum payment if you experience a covered critical condition. Use the money how you want and keep your finances on track while you focus on recovery. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/term-life daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/ede3df8a-c347-48fd-9406-e831eb242d2c/pexels-photo-4262424.jpeg Term Life - Term Life. It’s temporary coverage that provides the people or charities you name as beneficiary with a tax-free payout if you die within the term you choose. The money can be used to pay bills, the mortgage, kids’ education or to keep your business running. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/government-benefits daily 0.75 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644885546492-TIGQQQG46PFEK3P9QIX0/unsplash-image-aMdKwYj1f30.jpg Government Benefits - CPP (Canadian Pension Plan). Everyone gets a unique amount of CPP, based on the amount they contribute to CPP while working. The more you put in, the more you’ll get out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644885660841-MS5G45410CT05UE5UZ82/unsplash-image-78hTqvjYMS4.jpg Government Benefits - OAS (Old Age Security). OAS is a monthly benefit available to anyone age 65 or older. If you happen to be a senior whose income is below a certain amount, the OAS will also include the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). OAS payment amounts are based on your age, how long you’ve lived in Canada and your income. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/registered-retirement-income-fund-rrif daily 0.75 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644885866107-EFVCDDP6HR8SV8BDJQQQ/unsplash-image-cEukkv42O40.jpg Registered retirement income fund (RRIF) - Registered retirement income fund (RRIF). It’s time to live the life you saved up for. Converting your RRSP into something that can allow you to have the life you envisioned is the first step. Learn all the know-hows of this process. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/life-insurance-2 daily 0.75 2022-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847904871-IJY33BXSJQA0OIFROI1H/image-asset.jpeg Life Insurance - Life Insurance Life insurance for your business can be a flexible way to help maintain your business’ success. You can use it to protect yourself, your business partner and the future of your business. In some cases, it can also help your business access cash value from certain policies. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/overhead-insurance daily 0.75 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644884143942-L3IDZN26CZ41G81I63Q4/unsplash-image-WfGq9USkkNc.jpg Overhead Insurance - Overhead Insurance. What would happen if you became disabled and couldn’t work? How would you keep revenue and savings, which you’ve worked so hard to build up, from rapidly depleting before you return to work? 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