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Your business is an important part of your financial life, and protecting what you have built matters. I work with business owners to explore insurance and planning strategies that can help protect the business, the people who rely on it and your long-term financial goals. From life and living benefits insurance to retirement and health spending strategies, we can look at the options that make sense for your business and how they fit within your overall financial plan. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/living-benefits daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/9db67a92-7073-4ad5-b1e0-7641d9e8e0a6/image_2022-02-01_002538.jpg Living Benefits - Living Benefits: Your ability to earn an income is one of your most important financial assets. A disability, serious illness or unexpected health event can affect more than your health. It can also have a significant impact on your income and financial plan. 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A home may be one of your largest financial commitments. Life, disability and critical illness insurance can all play a role in helping protect your mortgage, other debts and the people who depend on your income. 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Life insurance can help protect the people, business interests and financial commitments that matter to you. Depending on the type of coverage, it can provide temporary or lifelong protection and may also build cash value that can be accessed during your lifetime, with potential tax implications. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. I can help you understand your options and determine the type and amount of coverage that may fit your needs and overall financial plan. 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. well-designed benefits, retirement and savings program can support your employees while helping you build a strong and competitive workplace. 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Universal life can be useful for certain long-term insurance, estate and financial planning needs, but the costs, investment options and policy structure should be carefully considered. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/investing-and-saving daily 0.75 2022-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/47d174f9-9adf-49aa-a680-159fa330f5f3/photo-1642092445920-37a5dbaeb774.jpg Investing and Saving - Investing and Saving: Investing can play an important role in building wealth and creating more choice over time. I can help you understand your options, make informed decisions, and build an investment strategy that aligns with your goals, timeline, and comfort level. Whether you are just getting started, building your savings, or planning for the future, we can explore the accounts and investment options that make sense for where you are today and where you want to go. 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. Permanent life insurance is designed to provide lifelong coverage, provided the required premiums are paid and the policy remains in force. It generally costs more than term insurance and may build cash value over time. Depending on the policy, you may be able to access cash value through withdrawals, policy loans or by using the policy as collateral for a loan. 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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-efficient planning 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/term-life daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1789626065112-2VYG63DI8K70E46VX22H/unsplash-image-KI2n5nRSBJ4.jpg Term Life - Term Life. Term life insurance provides coverage for a set period of time. If you die while the policy is in force, the death benefit is generally paid tax-free to the beneficiaries you name. The benefit can help replace income, pay down a mortgage or other debt, support your family, fund education, or provide money for business and estate needs. Term insurance is generally less expensive than permanent insurance when first purchased and can be a good fit when your insurance need is expected to last for a specific period. https://www.thakerfinancial.com/health-and-dental daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fadbd8e9804e30afcc7d4e/1644875859112-SW0UC8H2ZUKF0KS4UD1C/unsplash-image-1AhGNGKuhR0.jpg Health and Dental - Health and Dental. Individual health and dental insurance can help cover eligible expenses that may not be covered by your provincial health plan, including prescription drugs, dental care, vision care and certain health services, depending on the plan. 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