MEMBER BENEFITS
How APEGA’s Member Benefits Help You Plan and Prepare
A GOOD EDUCATION
Even in difficult times, Members can set up future generations for success. A good education plays a huge role in a rewarding career trajectory, and passing that onto children is a goal of many parents. If you’re looking for providers of Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs), consider Heritage Education Funds. APEGA has brokered a deal with Heritage that features a cash-back reward for every child you enroll.
Being a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist involves making smart, calculated decisions — decisions that keep both the short term and the long term in mind. While this is a skill that will always benefit professional careers, planning is also an important part of our personal lives. It’s for this reason that APEGA’s Member Services Department has secured a number of benefits, discounts, and special rates for Members taking a close look at their financial picture, now and in the future. As we’ve seen over the last year, the sustainability of econom- ic booms and the uninterupted growth of the economy are never guaranteed. When the market is down, having managed your money wisely with a well thought-out financial plan can soften the impact and ensure that you’re set up to succeed. APEGA strives to make this process easy for Members, while also finding opportunities to reward Members for their dedication to advancing the professions. As a result, APEGA has created a partnership with CIBC Wood Gundy, through which Members receive a 20 per cent discount on financial planning services. The markets can be unpredictable in Alberta, but with astute financial planning, Members can feel confident that their investments will weather the storms of economic uncertainty.
THE IMPORTANCE OF INSURANCE
A big part of financial planning is preparing for the unexpected. You need a financial cushion to weather the storms, and insurance is there to help. APEGA has worked hard at partnering with insurance companies that offer value to our Members. Through Engineers Canada, APEGA obtains special rates with TD Meloche Monnex for home and auto insurance, as well as Manulife Financial for life, disability, and extended health insurance. APEGA Members also receive discounts on pet insurance with Pet Secure through Engineers Canada. APEGA offers many other benefits, including hospitality, car rentals, business flights, and cell phone plans — all of which can be accessed through APEGA’s website or the Member Self-Service Centre (MSSC). If you have any questions or would like more infor- mation on whether you qualify for APEGA’s Member benefits and how to obtain them, please email us at memberbenefits@apega.ca Remember: practising Professional Members, Members- in-Training, ASAP student members, Life Members, and APEGA employees are all eligible for APEGA’s Member benefits.
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