by DEAN Financial | Apr 9, 2025 | 2025, Blog, investment
‘I’ve experienced every single smackdown in the market for over 50 years’ An investor who has seen decades’ worth of stock market calamities has some calming words to share. “I’ve experienced every single smackdown in the market for over fifty years,” Doug Hartt told...
by DEAN Financial | Jul 10, 2024 | Blog, critical illness insurance
Athletic at age 41, a project manager for a real estate investment company and busy dad of three — a non-smoker and non-drinker — Steve Wong was a healthy guy, as far as he knew. A diagnosis of gastric cancer on May 2, and delays in seeing a medical oncologist, have...
by DEAN Financial | Jun 26, 2024 | Blog
I am deeply honoured and humbled to be named the 2023 Volunteer of the Year for the Alberta Region by Advocis. This recognition means a great deal to me, as Advocis is an organization that I hold in high regard for its dedication to supporting financial advisors and...
by DEAN Financial | Jun 6, 2024 | Blog, critical illness insurance, Family, farmers, financial advice, financial planning, incorporated professionals, individuals, insurance, personal finances, Professionals, retirees
Did you know that group disability benefits are paid as a percentage of regular income, and that depending on your plan, they may only cover you for a couple of years—especially if you’re qualified to do any kind of work at that time? This easy-to-use calculator can...
by DEAN Financial | May 23, 2024 | Blog, critical illness insurance, Family, farmers, financial advice, financial planning, incorporated professionals, individuals, insurance, personal finances, Professionals, retirees
What kinds of financial burdens would you need to carry in the event of a serious illness? Fortunately, as Canadians, we have access to government healthcare coverage and potential group or personal disability coverage to cushion what might otherwise be grave...
