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Inflation, cost of living hurting education savings plans: survey - BNN Bloomberg
A new survey of Canadian parents suggests they are finding it increasingly difficult to save for their child’s education as inflation and the high cost of living take a bite out of excess savings.
What are the issues for savings when mental health becomes a burden in retirement? | Benefits Canada.com
47% — The percentage of Canadian employees who say they’re very worried about running out of money in retirement
How to create a budget
Do you live paycheque to paycheque? No money left over for savings? It’s probably time to make a budget....
How to choose the right type of life insurance (video)
What are the different types of life insurance? And how do you choose which one is right for you? Watch to see how a Sun Life advisor can help you decide.
Sun Life Financial reports net income of $749 million for Q4 2023 | Advisor.ca
Sun Life Financial Inc. reported a net income of $749 million in the last quarter of 2023, down 36% from $1.165 billion during the same quarter a year earlier.
Invest with style to secure your retirement this RRSP season: Dale Jackson - BNN Bloomberg
Waiting for the market to recognize the value of an equity could take time, which makes value investing great for RRSPs because investments can grow sheltered from tax until they are withdrawn in retirement.
4 common life insurance myths unmasked
Don’t let these 4 myths stop you from getting the life insurance coverage you need. Talk to a Sun Life advisor or visit sunlife.ca to learn more.
Forget downsizing: Canadian seniors staying in large houses well into their 80s, due in part to lack of options
Seniors are now less likely to sell their homes before age 85, it said, noting the demographic shift needed to free up a meaningful amount of housing stock won’t start happening for several years. “According to Statistics Canada’s demographic projections, population growth in the 85-and-over age group will be higher from 2030 to around 2040.”
Retirement savings calculator
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Baby boomers are the happiest employees in the workplace: survey | Benefits Canada.com
The survey, which polled more than 1,200 workers, found generation Z (6.7 points) was the next happiest generation, followed closely by millennials (6.6 points) and generation X (6.5 points).
Opinion: Don’t blame the boomers for the economy – they put in more than they take
Boomers continue to contribute more to the economy than any earlier generation. It is they who pressured governments some years ago to eliminate mandatory retirement at age 65. Today, they are working longer than the generation before them.
FHSA: Tax-Free First Home Savings Account
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Bank of Canada's inflation 'buffet' muddies timing of cuts - BNN Bloomberg
The Bank of Canada says it’s watching core inflation closely as it weighs when to cut rates, but a mixed bag of measures gives it options on timing and clouds the outlook for markets and economists.
Net worth calculator
What’s your net worth? It’s the total value of everything you own, minus your liabilities (debts). Use this net worth calculator to see how your net worth...
Critical illness insurance calculator
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How to keep more of your retirement income and pay less tax
Want to turn your savings into as much retirement income as you can? Try looking at your retirement income through a tax lens.
Do you need life insurance if you’re wealthy?
Do you have a high-net worth? Find out how you can use life insurance to help grow and protect your finances....
Pros and cons of mutual funds versus ETFs: Dale Jackson - BNN Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUND PROS
Mutual funds are the most popular choice for retirement savers because they are the only investment vehicle available to average investors that can provide professional management and diversification.
Mutual funds are the most popular choice for retirement savers because they are the only investment vehicle available to average investors that can provide professional management and diversification.
Dollar-cost averaging: Making investing automatic
Dollar-cost averaging has 2 advantages: It turns saving into a habit and it keeps you from trying to time the market.
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