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.
Being Mindful of Your Money
Being mindful of your money means making intentional choices about how you spend, how you save, and how you manage your finances. It starts with understanding where your money is going and making sure your financial decisions support what matters…
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Target benefit pension basics. Plan today. Prepare for tomorrow.
Financial wellness is the ability to effectively manage your economic life and maintain long-term financial well-being. Along with physical and mental wellness, it plays an important role in living a healthy lifestyle. Your IBEW Local 353 pension and benefit plans…
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Estate Planning — Protect What Matters Most
As part of our ongoing Financial Wellness series, we’re sharing information and resources to help IBEW Local 353 members make informed decisions about their financial future. This week, we’re focusing on estate planning and the importance of preparing for the…
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Diabetes Awareness Month – Raise Awareness and Reduce the Risk!
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Every 3 minutes 1 person in Canada is diagnosed with diabetes. Among people in Canada 30% of Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. While there have been advances in management to better support people living…
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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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