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Shifting strategies for retirement income
Improve your industry knowledge with valuable insights and strategies to help you navigate financial success.
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How exercise aids healthy aging: Evidence from 3 recent studies
The latest research suggests that exercise can help maintain muscle health as we age, and boost longevity. Here is the evidence.https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
The Story Behind Tusk Financial Services
At Tusk Financial Services, our name reflects more than a love of elephants. It represents two core parts of what we do.
An elephant's tusks provide protection, and they also carry value. In a similar way, we help clients protect what matters most through thoughtful insurance planning, while also helping them build value for the future through investments and financial planning.
That balance of protection and growth is at the heart of how we support our clients and their families.
An elephant's tusks provide protection, and they also carry value. In a similar way, we help clients protect what matters most through thoughtful insurance planning, while also helping them build value for the future through investments and financial planning.
That balance of protection and growth is at the heart of how we support our clients and their families.
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What is the average retirement income in Canada?
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https://www.fidelity.ca/en/insights/articles/what-is-the-average-retirement-income-in-canada/
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6 Delicious Ways to Add More Protein to Your Meals, According to Experts
Before you turn to powders, liquids, or other forms of protein supplementation, the best way to hit your protein goals will always be with whole food options. The buzzy macro is an abundant nutrient in so many foods, so it’s pretty easy to tweak some of your favorite meals into something that’s more protein focused (and still delicious, because that is just as important).
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Retirement doesn't mean the end of growth — it's the start of a new, exciting life chapter! Did you know Revenue Canada lets you withdraw from you Sun Life RRSP to pay for education and development, helping keep your mind sharp and your skills current?
Whether it's picking up a new hobby, certification or passion project, let's explore how to fund your next adventure. Let’s talk about a plan that’s right for you.
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Whether it's picking up a new hobby, certification or passion project, let's explore how to fund your next adventure. Let’s talk about a plan that’s right for you.
https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Retirement doesn't mean the end of growth — it's the start of a new, exciting life chapter! Did you know Revenue Canada lets you withdraw from you Sun Life RRSP to pay for education and development, helping keep your mind sharp and your skills current?
Whether it's picking up a new hobby, certification or passion project, let's explore how to fund your next adventure. Let’s talk about a plan that’s right for you.
https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Whether it's picking up a new hobby, certification or passion project, let's explore how to fund your next adventure. Let’s talk about a plan that’s right for you.
https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
When your finances are complex, an intentional strategy can be helpful. Coordinating taxes, investments and protection can help you preserve what you’ve built — and make it easier to pass on. Transferring wealth can be about more than assets; it’s about values, fairness, and protecting the people you care about. With the right planning, you can help reduce friction, manage tax impacts and keep your legacy aligned with your wishes. Let’s talk about a strategy that works best for your family and future. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
When your finances are complex, an intentional strategy can be helpful. Coordinating taxes, investments and protection can help you preserve what you’ve built — and make it easier to pass on. Transferring wealth can be about more than assets; it’s about values, fairness, and protecting the people you care about. With the right planning, you can help reduce friction, manage tax impacts and keep your legacy aligned with your wishes. Let’s talk about a strategy that works best for your family and future. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Sleep scientists just calculated how much shut-eye you really need as you age—and it’s not 8 hours
One of the most important things for your health is something most people don’t get enough of—sleep. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Retirement isn't just a number, it's a lifestyle. Whether you're dreaming of early retirement, a career shift or phased transition, we can help turn those dreams into reality. From income planning to investment strategy, let's create a one-of-a-kind roadmap using Sun Life One Plan. Your retirement story starts here. What does your ideal retirement look like? https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
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Retirement isn't just a number, it's a lifestyle. Whether you're dreaming of early retirement, a career shift or phased transition, we can help turn those dreams into reality. From income planning to investment strategy, let's create a one-of-a-kind roadmap using Sun Life One Plan. Your retirement story starts here. What does your ideal retirement look like? https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
#SunLifeOnePlan #RetirementPlanning
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The Typical TFSA Balance for Canadians Approaching 60
Discover how the TFSA can be a vital tool for retirement planning. Understand the latest statistics and contribution trends.https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Taxes complete? Now is the perfect time to think bigger. Your tax refund is an opportunity to strengthen your financial foundation. Whether it's boosting RRSP contributions, maximizing investment strategies or planning for next year, let's help ensure every dollar works harder for you. Questions about how to best utilize your tax return? Let's chat!
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Taxes complete? Now is the perfect time to think bigger. Your tax refund is an opportunity to strengthen your financial foundation. Whether it's boosting RRSP contributions, maximizing investment strategies or planning for next year, let's help ensure every dollar works harder for you. Questions about how to best utilize your tax return? Let's chat!
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Data centres, the power imperative and the rotation to real assets
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https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/article/data-centres-the-power-imperative-and-the-rotation-to-real-assets/detail
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation
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https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/article/data-centres-the-power-imperative-and-the-rotation-to-real-assets/detail
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation
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Emotional Wellness in the Age of TikTok
How to separate out meaningful guidance from misinformation.https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report | Benefits Canada.com
Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Managing the cognitive dissonance of long-term investing
Improve your industry knowledge with valuable insights and strategies to help you navigate financial success.
https://www.invesco.com/ca/en/insights/managing-cognitive-dissonance-long-term-investing.html
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation
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https://www.invesco.com/ca/en/insights/managing-cognitive-dissonance-long-term-investing.html
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation
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Is There Any Truth to the Exercise Snacking Trend?
Fitting in quick bits of movement during the day can be effective. Research shows it can be a way to stay healthy if you're tight on time! https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
What is a Certified Financial Planner - and why is it important?
When it comes to financial planning, expertise, ethics, and a comprehensive approach matter.
A Certified Financial Planner (CFP®️) designation represents a recognized standard of professional knowledge and accountability in the financial services industry. But more importantly, it reflects a commitment to helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence.
Here, I discuss what a financial planner does and why professional planning can play an important role in building a stronger financial future.
A Certified Financial Planner (CFP®️) designation represents a recognized standard of professional knowledge and accountability in the financial services industry. But more importantly, it reflects a commitment to helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence.
Here, I discuss what a financial planner does and why professional planning can play an important role in building a stronger financial future.
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The Daily Chase: Inflation hits highest level in two years
Higher energy prices drove up Canada’s inflation rate to 2.8 per cent in April, reaching its highest level in nearly two years. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Growing your family is exciting but can also be expensive. Balancing today's costs (childcare, diapers, activities) with tomorrow's goals (education, home, experiences) takes planning. Let's build a family cash-flow roadmap that helps you save without sacrificing the moments that matter. Ready to create a strategy that works for your family? Get in touch. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Growing your family is exciting but can also be expensive. Balancing today's costs (childcare, diapers, activities) with tomorrow's goals (education, home, experiences) takes planning. Let's build a family cash-flow roadmap that helps you save without sacrificing the moments that matter. Ready to create a strategy that works for your family? Get in touch. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
How To Make This Popular Retirement Strategy Work
“Hope is not a strategy.” I’m reminded of this saying when reading the 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey, recently released by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).
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