http://www.safebridgefinancial.com/blog Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:27:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As many Canadians have become used too, the March 1st deadline is officially come and gone. The primary question many of our clients are asking us is "What's the best way to use my available cash flow now that my RRSP is maxed out for the year?" One of the most ... http://www.safebridgefinancial.com/blog/2010/03/03/rrsp-season-is-overnow-what/ Job Description - Manager of Client Care Our team is looking for a new Manager of Client Care who could start as early as November 30th, 2009. Anyone interested or know someone who is looking to fill a great role in a fast paced team environment focusing on the Underwriting and Administration of ... http://www.safebridgefinancial.com/blog/2009/11/16/safebridge-is-hiring-a-manager-of-client-care-interested/ It is very easy to become caught up with the fear that naturally develops when we hear words like “life threatening”, “breakout”, “pandemic”, or even just the word “virus”. As a result, our team wanted to help you answer the question “How will the H1N1 virus affect my life insurance?” The ... http://www.safebridgefinancial.com/blog/2009/11/05/how-with-the-h1n1-virus-affect-your-life-insurance/ Tim Cestnick is a well respected writer and columnist with the Globe and has recently written a great article entitled "Five Reasons to be Nice to Your Insurance Agent". Despite the fact that the title of this article comes across as very "Agent Focused", Tim actually focuses on five great reasons to ... http://www.safebridgefinancial.com/blog/2009/07/31/5-reasons-to-consider-life-insurance/ With interest rates holding true based on the Bank of Canada's recent announcement, a question that people are asking is should I consider a one year fixed rate or a variable rate mortgage? Here are some things to think about: Today’s variable-rate mortgages still have higher interest rate premiums relative to those ... http://www.safebridgefinancial.com/blog/2009/07/23/1-year-fixed-vs-a-variable-rate/ Equifax Canada recently released information stating that more then half a million Canadians are continuing to fall behind on their credit payments. In their report, they went on to say "The average delinquency rate for Canada rose by approximately 19% over a one-year span from May 31, 2008 to May 31, 2009...This means ... http://www.safebridgefinancial.com/blog/2009/07/07/canadians-are-behing-on-their-credit-payments/ An intriguing article was recently published online posing the above question. If you understand how a mortgage pre-approval works, its probably a safe assumption that you understand that the benefit is very much in the favor of the mortgage client rather then the mortgage Lender. After all, in order for a ... http://www.safebridgefinancial.com/blog/2009/06/23/are-pre-approvals-on-their-way-out/ Once in a while we see things that remind of us of the little lessons in life we so often forget. Although this is not at all related to our regular posts on this blog, I felt it necessary to post the link below both out of respect for what Susan accomplished, and ... http://www.safebridgefinancial.com/blog/2009/04/16/susan-boyle-on-britains-got-talent/ Third party articles are always of interest to us, and this specific article in the Toronto Star is an eye opener for anyone.  Ellen Roseman of The Toronto Star recently documented one couple's fight to get paid on a death claim that was made through their TD Canada Trust. We've talked ... http://www.safebridgefinancial.com/blog/2009/04/09/couple-declined-their-mortgage-insurance-claim-the-toronto-star/ The search continues for our good friend and relative George Koutroubis. We are hosting a prayer vigil TONIGHT at Six Steps Restaurant at 6:00pm. We are asking anyone to join us at 55 Colborne Street whether you pray or not, whether you know him or not, or whether you simply can ... http://www.safebridgefinancial.com/blog/2009/02/20/prayer-vigil-tonight-at-six-steps-for-george-koutroubis/