--- title: Empire Life Insurance Blog - Insuring With Care | Allison Barton (2) description: (2) --- [![Empire Life logo](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hs-fs/hub/322854/file-368300927.jpg?width=189&name=file-368300927.jpg "Empire Life logo")](https://blog.fastandfull.ca) # INSURING WITH CARE™ BLOG [Français](https://blog.fastandfull.ca/fr) ## Allison Barton ### Recent Posts ## [Valuing a Stay-At-Home Parent](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/valuing-a-stay-at-home-parent) Posted by [Allison Barton](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/author/allison-barton) May 9, 2015 7:30:00 AM ![Child kissing mom](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/Valuing_a_Stay-At-Home_Parent/Child_kissing_mom.jpg?width=650&name=Child_kissing_mom.jpg "Child kissing mom") Although it may be more common to see two income Canadian families, many parents are opting to stay at home to raise the kids.The decision to stay at home is usually contemplated when the kids are quite young, and typically, after the second or third child comes along. Then it becomes the financial trade-off decision whether to spend money on daycare or learn how to stretch having only one income in the household.  [Read More](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/valuing-a-stay-at-home-parent) Topics: [Helpful Tips](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/topic/helpful-tips) ## [Insurance Lingo - Your Quick Reference Guide \[Infographic\]](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/insurance-lingo-your-quick-reference-guide) Posted by [Allison Barton](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/author/allison-barton) Apr 23, 2015 10:31:00 AM Shopping for insurance can be challenging and confusing given the unfamiliar terms that are used in the industry.   To help, we have created your quick reference Insurance Lingo infographic. Whether you are just starting your search for insurance, just got approved, or just need a refresher, here are some terms for you to understand, and tips for you to use! [Read More](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/insurance-lingo-your-quick-reference-guide) Topics: [Helpful Tips](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/topic/helpful-tips) ## [Simple Steps to Get Started with Your Estate Planning – Part Two](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/simple-steps-to-get-started-with-your-estate-planning-part-two) Posted by [Allison Barton](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/author/allison-barton) Mar 25, 2015 11:15:21 AM ![Family on Dock](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hs-fs/file-2596888987-jpg/Blog_images/Simple_Steps_to_Get_Started_with_Your_Estate_Planning/FamilyonDock.jpg?width=650&name=FamilyonDock.jpg "Family on Dock") ***This is the second of a two-part blog series outlining some simple steps to get started on your estate planning. You can find the first part [here](https://blog.fastandfull.ca/simple-steps-to-get-started-with-your-estate-planning).*** Picking up from our last blog post, here are the next set of steps to help you approach and simplify your estate planning: [Read More](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/simple-steps-to-get-started-with-your-estate-planning-part-two) Topics: [Helpful Tips](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/topic/helpful-tips) ## [Simple Steps to Get Started with Your Estate Planning](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/simple-steps-to-get-started-with-your-estate-planning) Posted by [Allison Barton](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/author/allison-barton) Mar 12, 2015 2:20:17 PM  ![Family Walking in Leaves](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hs-fs/file-2597133763-jpg/Blog_images/Simple_Steps_to_Get_Started_with_Your_Estate_Planning/FamilyWalkinginLeaves.jpg?width=650&name=FamilyWalkinginLeaves.jpg "Family Walking in Leaves") It's inevitable that we're all going to die at some point. Although it’s not the most pleasant of thoughts and not something we should dwell on, we should think about it long enough to get our estate in order. Unfortunately, estate planning is not enough of a priority for most Canadians.1 [Read More](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/simple-steps-to-get-started-with-your-estate-planning) Topics: [Helpful Tips](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/topic/helpful-tips) ## [Putting Your Trust in the Right Life Insurance Company](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/putting-your-trust-in-the-right-life-insurance-company) Posted by [Allison Barton](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/author/allison-barton) Dec 16, 2014 2:36:32 PM  ![Young_girl_with_goldfish](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hs-fs/file-2234506150-jpg/Blog_images/Putting_Trust_in_the_Life_Insurance_Company/Young_girl_with_goldfish.jpg?width=650&name=Young_girl_with_goldfish.jpg "Young_girl_with_goldfish") A recent survey from the Financial Planning Standards Council reported that 51% of women and 40% of men are losing sleep due to financial worries.  Life insurance may be an important part of the solution, but many Canadians don’t feel insurance companies are on their side. [Read More](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/putting-your-trust-in-the-right-life-insurance-company) Topics: [Helpful Tips](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/topic/helpful-tips) ## [Questions to Ask When Purchasing Life Insurance – The ABC’s – Part Two](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/questions-to-ask-when-purchasing-life-insurance-the-abcs-part-two) Posted by [Allison Barton](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/author/allison-barton) Dec 1, 2014 2:00:00 PM  ![ABCs](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hs-fs/file-2083771659-jpg/Blog_images/Questions_to_Ask_When_Purchasing_Life_Insurance_-_The_ABCs/ABCs.jpg?width=700&name=ABCs.jpg "ABCs") To help demystify purchasing life insurance, knowing the right questions to ask is important. [Read More](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/questions-to-ask-when-purchasing-life-insurance-the-abcs-part-two) Topics: [Helpful Tips](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/topic/helpful-tips) ## [Questions to Ask When Purchasing Life Insurance – The ABC’s](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/questions-to-ask-when-purchasing-life-insurance-–-the-abcs) Posted by [Allison Barton](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/author/allison-barton) Nov 18, 2014 2:30:00 PM ![ABCs](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hs-fs/file-2083771659-jpg/Blog_images/Questions_to_Ask_When_Purchasing_Life_Insurance_-_The_ABCs/ABCs.jpg?width=640&name=ABCs.jpg "ABCs") For many people, purchasing life insurance can be a daunting process.  The topic forces you think about your own mortality and it can be a complicated subject.   As a result, many Canadians find it difficult to make the necessary choices when buying life insurance. [Read More](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/questions-to-ask-when-purchasing-life-insurance-–-the-abcs) ## [Is Employer-Provided Life Insurance Good Enough?](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/is-employer-provided-life-insurance-good-enough) Posted by [Allison Barton](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/author/allison-barton) Oct 22, 2014 4:01:00 PM ![Man_and_Woman_at_Desk](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hs-fs/file-1931521591-jpg/Blog_images/Employer-Provided_Life_Insurance/Man_and_Woman_at_Desk.jpg?width=680&name=Man_and_Woman_at_Desk.jpg "Man_and_Woman_at_Desk") Having life insurance as part of an employee benefits package at work is a great benefit.   Many companies pay for a fixed amount of life insurance for their employees and also allow employees to purchase more coverage at a low cost and with no medical exam.  As a result, a significant number of Canadians have life insurance through their employer1. [Read More](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/is-employer-provided-life-insurance-good-enough) Topics: [Helpful Tips](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/topic/helpful-tips) ## [5 Questions To Ask When Looking for Life Insurance](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/5-questions-to-ask-when-looking-for-life-insurance) Posted by [Allison Barton](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/author/allison-barton) Sep 25, 2014 3:36:00 PM ![Young_couple_looking_at_laptop](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hs-fs/file-1607257289-jpg/Blog_images/Young_couple_looking_at_laptop.jpg?width=700&name=Young_couple_looking_at_laptop.jpg "Young_couple_looking_at_laptop") **It may be something we don’t want to think about but it doesn’t have to be difficult.** You make at least a hundred different decisions every day.  There are quick and easy ones: What time to wake your kids up for school? Which food is least likely to be snubbed by your family? Then there are more challenging ones:  Which school your child should attend? Is 12 to young for a cell phone?   Then there are difficult decisions that we struggle with, and that can lead to a catatonic state of procrastination. Financial decisions top the list of items that people put off making decisions on1, particularly when it comes to purchasing life insurance.  The truth is, it may be something we don’t want to think about but it doesn’t have to be difficult. [Read More](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/5-questions-to-ask-when-looking-for-life-insurance) Topics: [Helpful Tips](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/topic/helpful-tips) ## [Getting to Know Jen](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/getting-to-know-jen) Posted by [Allison Barton](https://blog.empirelife.ca/old/author/allison-barton) Sep 4, 2014 3:13:00 PM ![Picture of Jen](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hs-fs/file-1563590157-jpg/Blog_images/Jennifer_Riddle.jpg?width=650&name=Jennifer_Riddle.jpg "Picture of Jen") Customer service is no cakewalk.  It requires being patient, compassionate and calm, and the keen ability to listen and problem solve.  It’s no wonder that Jen, one of our Customer Service Representatives at Empire Life, excels at what she does. 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