Welcome to TEIBAS’s The Wire. This blog is a one-stop shop for you, our members, whether you want more information on your pension and/or benefit plans, you’re looking to explore retirement planning tools, or want to keep up with TEIBAS — this blog is for you! As members of IBEW Local 353 you are enrolled in the IBEW Local 353 Pension and Benefits Plans. Here at TEIBAS, we administer those plans. We are a small organization with a dedicated and caring team that strives for excellence in delivering the best member experience possible.
Your Group RRSP 101
Dreaming and planning for your retirement? Saving for your future doesn’t need to be stressful. It can be easy. In Canada, saving for retirement consists of three main avenues, also known as the “three pillars of retirement.” The three pillars…
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Pre-retirement planning — It’s never too early to start planning for retirement
Whatever your retirement plans are, here at TEIBAS, we say it’s never too early to start planning for retirement. Retirement planning is more than just contributing to a pension. Retirement planning is ensuring you’ll have enough income to cover your…
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Finding Balance — Weight Management That Fits Your Work and Life
Managing your weight isn’t just about the scale. Managing your weight can help you feel more energized while making sustainable changes that fit naturally into your work and life. Finding the right balance can make it easier to prioritize your…
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How to Build a Budget for Better Financial Health
Building a budget is one of the best ways to manage your money. It helps you see where your income goes each month. A budget can also help you save, reduce debt, and prepare for unexpected expenses. Most importantly building…
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Three Steps to Saving for Major Life Milestones
Saving for major life milestones may seem challenging at first, but with a good plan and consistency, you’ll save for that life milestone in no time. Whether you’re saving for a trip, to buy your first home, or enjoy a…
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Women’s Health
Throughout their lives, women face unique health challenges shaped by their own circumstances. Achieving a fulfilling and healthy life for women comes down to meeting their physical and mental wellness needs at different stages of life. Although women make up…
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Men’s Health Month
Celebrate Men’s Health Month this June with TEIBAS. Canada’s Men’s Health Month is an important reminder to men that we know, of all ages and backgrounds, that their health matters. Whether it’s you, your spouse, a brother or friend, this…
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Motor Vehicle Accidents – Make Sure You’re Sufficiently Covered
When it comes time to renew your car insurance, you may be looking for ways to save money on your insurance premiums. Before making any changes to your insurance, make sure you understand what your IBEW Local 353 Benefit Plan…
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Saving for a Rainy Day
Most of us get used to our financial routines or commitments, until life hands us a “rainy day”. It’s those unexpected financial surprises we need to be ready for and a rainy day fund helps us do just that. A…
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Mental Wellness in Retirement
Mental wellness in retirement is all about adjusting to a new chapter of your life. You have a new license on life! You suddenly have a lot more free time and less day-to-day stress. However, some members say it can…
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