Tools & Resources

Free guides on insurance, investing and planning

Short, plain-language one-pagers from Investco Financial. Read them here or download the PDF — no email required.

Insurance

Life Insurance, In Plain Language

What it is, who it's for, and how it protects the people you love.

Insurance

Term or Permanent? Choosing Your Coverage

The two main types of life insurance, explained side by side.

Insurance

How Much Life Insurance Do You Actually Need?

A simple way to size your coverage without guesswork.

Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance: Protecting Your Recovery

A tax-free lump sum while you're still here to use it.

Insurance

Disability Insurance: Protecting Your Paycheque

Your income is your biggest asset — insure it like one.

Insurance

Naming Beneficiaries: A Five-Minute Task That Matters

The simplest estate-planning move most Canadians skip.

Insurance

Protecting the Family Home

Why personal coverage usually beats the bank's mortgage insurance.

Investing

Investing Basics: Getting Started in Canada

What investing actually is, and how to begin with confidence.

Investing

The TFSA: Canada's Most Flexible Account

Tax-free growth for any goal, at any age over 18.

Investing

The RRSP: Saving Now, Paying Tax Later

A tax deduction today and tax-deferred growth for retirement.

Investing

The FHSA: The First Home Savings Account

The best of an RRSP and a TFSA, for your first home.

Investing

The RESP: Investing in Their Education

Government grants make this the first account for education savings.

Investing

When Markets Drop: A Calm Investor's Guide

Why downturns are normal — and what to do about them.

Planning

Retirement Planning: Where to Start

A clear picture of the future you want, and the steps to fund it.

Planning

The Emergency Fund: Your Financial Foundation

Three to six months of expenses changes everything.

Planning

Estate Planning Basics Every Family Should Know

A will, beneficiaries and insurance: the three essentials.

About Investco

Why Independent Advice Matters

Many carriers. One recommendation: yours.

About Investco

What to Expect as an Investco Client

From first conversation to ongoing reviews — how we work.

About Investco

How Investco Advisors Are Paid

Straight answers about compensation, because you deserve them.

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Questions a guide can't answer?

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