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Raise vs Lifestyle Spend
Earning more doesn't necessarily mean building more wealth. A raise can create more flexibility, but it can also make it easy for spending to grow right alongside income.
Using part of the increase intentionally can help you make progress toward longer-term goals without feeling like you have to put your lifestyle on pause.
It's not about spending less. It's about making the extra income work harder for you.
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Using part of the increase intentionally can help you make progress toward longer-term goals without feeling like you have to put your lifestyle on pause.
It's not about spending less. It's about making the extra income work harder for you.
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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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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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Many investors spend time trying to predict what markets will do next. Building an investment strategy aligned with your goals and time horizons may help you stay focused during changing market conditions.
Have questions about your investment strategy?
Let's chat about building a roadmap designed around your goals, timing needs and comfort level. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Have questions about your investment strategy?
Let's chat about building a roadmap designed around your goals, timing needs and comfort level. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Many investors spend time trying to predict what markets will do next. Building an investment strategy aligned with your goals and time horizons may help you stay focused during changing market conditions.
Have questions about your investment strategy?
Let's chat about building a roadmap designed around your goals, timing needs and comfort level. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Have questions about your investment strategy?
Let's chat about building a roadmap designed around your goals, timing needs and comfort level. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
From economic shifts to hiring challenges, uncertainty has become part of doing business.
Help prepare for the unexpected, protect your income, your business and the people who rely on it with a strong strategy.
With the right guidance, you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Let’s connect to discuss a strategy that’s right for your business. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Help prepare for the unexpected, protect your income, your business and the people who rely on it with a strong strategy.
With the right guidance, you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Let’s connect to discuss a strategy that’s right for your business. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
From economic shifts to hiring challenges, uncertainty has become part of doing business.
Help prepare for the unexpected, protect your income, your business and the people who rely on it with a strong strategy.
With the right guidance, you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Let’s connect to discuss a strategy that’s right for your business. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Help prepare for the unexpected, protect your income, your business and the people who rely on it with a strong strategy.
With the right guidance, you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Let’s connect to discuss a strategy that’s right for your business. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Gen Z life insurance coverage nearly doubles: survey
More young Canadians are recognizing the importance of financial protection.
A recent survey found life insurance coverage among Gen Z Canadians increased from 30% to 58% in just one year. As more Canadians reach milestones like homeownership, starting a family and building their future, conversations about protecting what matters most are becoming a priority. https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/gen-z-life-insurance-coverage-nearly-doubles-survey/
If you've experienced a major life change recently, now may be a good time to review your financial strategy and make sure it reflects your goals and the people who count on you. Get in touch to chat.
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A recent survey found life insurance coverage among Gen Z Canadians increased from 30% to 58% in just one year. As more Canadians reach milestones like homeownership, starting a family and building their future, conversations about protecting what matters most are becoming a priority. https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/gen-z-life-insurance-coverage-nearly-doubles-survey/
If you've experienced a major life change recently, now may be a good time to review your financial strategy and make sure it reflects your goals and the people who count on you. Get in touch to chat.
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Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25 Per Cent – September 2, 2026
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the central bank’s decision to hold its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent, its seventh consecutive rate hold. He is joined by senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers.
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Your retirement is too important to leave to chance. 🎯Market volatility is real. But you have options to help protect what you've built.
Let’s connect to guide you toward a retirement strategy that fits your needs. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Let’s connect to guide you toward a retirement strategy that fits your needs. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Your retirement is too important to leave to chance. 🎯Market volatility is real. But you have options to help protect what you've built.
Let’s connect to guide you toward a retirement strategy that fits your needs. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Let’s connect to guide you toward a retirement strategy that fits your needs. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Meet the Tusk Financial Team: Gillian
Meet Gillian, one of our Advisor Assistants at Tusk Financial Services.
Gillian helps support the day-to-day operations of our practice and keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. In this short Meet the Team video, she shares a little about her role, her connection to the Tusk team, and what she enjoys outside of work.
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Gillian helps support the day-to-day operations of our practice and keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. In this short Meet the Team video, she shares a little about her role, her connection to the Tusk team, and what she enjoys outside of work.
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As wealth grows, financial priorities often become more complex.
Are your investments, tax strategies, estate plans and protection solutions all working together toward the same goals? It may be worth reviewing how these areas fit together based on your circumstances.
What is your main financial priority right now? ⬇️ Share below:
• Growing wealth
• Protecting wealth
• Leaving a legacy
• Creating retirement income
Are your investments, tax strategies, estate plans and protection solutions all working together toward the same goals? It may be worth reviewing how these areas fit together based on your circumstances.
What is your main financial priority right now? ⬇️ Share below:
• Growing wealth
• Protecting wealth
• Leaving a legacy
• Creating retirement income
As wealth grows, financial priorities often become more complex.
Are your investments, tax strategies, estate plans and protection solutions all working together toward the same goals? It may be worth reviewing how these areas fit together based on your circumstances.
What is your main financial priority right now? ⬇️ Share below:
• Growing wealth
• Protecting wealth
• Leaving a legacy
• Creating retirement income
Are your investments, tax strategies, estate plans and protection solutions all working together toward the same goals? It may be worth reviewing how these areas fit together based on your circumstances.
What is your main financial priority right now? ⬇️ Share below:
• Growing wealth
• Protecting wealth
• Leaving a legacy
• Creating retirement income
Back-to-school season is more than new routines — it’s a chance to reset and plan ahead. 📚🎒✏️
From education savings to protecting what matters most, this can be a good time to check in on your financial priorities. Let’s connect to help keep your goals on track this year. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
From education savings to protecting what matters most, this can be a good time to check in on your financial priorities. Let’s connect to help keep your goals on track this year. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Back-to-school season is more than new routines — it’s a chance to reset and plan ahead. 📚🎒✏️
From education savings to protecting what matters most, this can be a good time to check in on your financial priorities. Let’s connect to help keep your goals on track this year. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
From education savings to protecting what matters most, this can be a good time to check in on your financial priorities. Let’s connect to help keep your goals on track this year. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Want your money to work for your family's future? 💰
Creating a plan to help your wealth last for generations takes more than hope. It takes strategy.
A solid financial roadmap can help you:
- Protect what you've built
- Minimize taxes
- Support loved ones for years to come
Let's talk about making your legacy last. Reach out to discuss your family's financial future. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Creating a plan to help your wealth last for generations takes more than hope. It takes strategy.
A solid financial roadmap can help you:
- Protect what you've built
- Minimize taxes
- Support loved ones for years to come
Let's talk about making your legacy last. Reach out to discuss your family's financial future. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Want your money to work for your family's future? 💰
Creating a plan to help your wealth last for generations takes more than hope. It takes strategy.
A solid financial roadmap can help you:
- Protect what you've built
- Minimize taxes
- Support loved ones for years to come
Let's talk about making your legacy last. Reach out to discuss your family's financial future. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Creating a plan to help your wealth last for generations takes more than hope. It takes strategy.
A solid financial roadmap can help you:
- Protect what you've built
- Minimize taxes
- Support loved ones for years to come
Let's talk about making your legacy last. Reach out to discuss your family's financial future. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Meet Rebecca, Advisor Assistant at Tusk Financial Services
Meet Rebecca, an Advisor Assistant here at Tusk Financial Services.
Rebecca has been an integral part of our team for nearly four years, helping support both our clients and our practice. In this video she shares a little more about herself and what she enjoys most about being part of the Tusk team.
Rebecca has been an integral part of our team for nearly four years, helping support both our clients and our practice. In this video she shares a little more about herself and what she enjoys most about being part of the Tusk team.
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Whether you dream of traveling, more family time, or simply slowing down. A thoughtful financial roadmap is the first step to feeling confident about your future.
What matters most to you in retirement? Tell us in the comments. We're here to listen. 👇
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What matters most to you in retirement? Tell us in the comments. We're here to listen. 👇
https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Whether you dream of traveling, more family time, or simply slowing down. A thoughtful financial roadmap is the first step to feeling confident about your future.
What matters most to you in retirement? Tell us in the comments. We're here to listen. 👇
https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
What matters most to you in retirement? Tell us in the comments. We're here to listen. 👇
https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
What is your financial personality type? 💸
When it comes to managing money, everyone has a unique style. Are you:
🏅 The Ultimate Planner – Your spreadsheet is your best friend.
👜 The Balanced Enjoyer – You save diligently but never skip out on a great coffee.
💳 The Passive Saver – You prefer a hands-off, set-it-and-forget-it approach.
No matter your style, the best financial habits are the ones that work for your lifestyle. Drop your emoji in the comments below! 👇
When it comes to managing money, everyone has a unique style. Are you:
🏅 The Ultimate Planner – Your spreadsheet is your best friend.
👜 The Balanced Enjoyer – You save diligently but never skip out on a great coffee.
💳 The Passive Saver – You prefer a hands-off, set-it-and-forget-it approach.
No matter your style, the best financial habits are the ones that work for your lifestyle. Drop your emoji in the comments below! 👇
What is your financial personality type? 💸
When it comes to managing money, everyone has a unique style. Are you:
🏅 The Ultimate Planner – Your spreadsheet is your best friend.
👜 The Balanced Enjoyer – You save diligently but never skip out on a great coffee.
💳 The Passive Saver – You prefer a hands-off, set-it-and-forget-it approach.
No matter your style, the best financial habits are the ones that work for your lifestyle. Drop your emoji in the comments below! 👇
When it comes to managing money, everyone has a unique style. Are you:
🏅 The Ultimate Planner – Your spreadsheet is your best friend.
👜 The Balanced Enjoyer – You save diligently but never skip out on a great coffee.
💳 The Passive Saver – You prefer a hands-off, set-it-and-forget-it approach.
No matter your style, the best financial habits are the ones that work for your lifestyle. Drop your emoji in the comments below! 👇
Estate planning isn't just about money, it's about legacy. Have you thought about how your assets will be managed and distributed? Let's create a strategy that reflects your values and protects what matters most.
Ready to get started? Reach out to discuss your estate plan today. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Ready to get started? Reach out to discuss your estate plan today. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Estate planning isn't just about money, it's about legacy. Have you thought about how your assets will be managed and distributed? Let's create a strategy that reflects your values and protects what matters most.
Ready to get started? Reach out to discuss your estate plan today. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Ready to get started? Reach out to discuss your estate plan today. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
Canada posts monster jobs gain in July, unemployment rate hits two-year low
Canada's economy added far more jobs in July than expected and the unemployment rate dropped to a two-year low, data showed on Friday, in another sign the economy is coping with U.S. tariffs and international tensions.
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This Week’s Top Stories: Canada’s GDP Boosted By Fictitious Rents, Population Revisions and Jobs - Better Dwelling
Time for your cheat sheet on this week's top stories. Canadian Real Estate. Canada's Fake GDP Growth: Fictitious Rents Add More Than Oil.
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Speaking several languages protects the aging brain: Here's how
Speaking more than one language fluently doesn’t just feel like it deeply changes the brain, it does actually affect the way a person processes information, how ‘agile’ the brain remains throughout life, and it might even improve its resilience following severe illness. Several studies now suggest that bilingualism or multilingualism can help keep the brain young.
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The experience and values behind my work
Over the past 16+ years in financial services, I've built my practice around five core values: honesty, integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and a client-first approach.
Here I share a little about my path into financial planning and the principles that continue to guide the way I work with clients today.
Here I share a little about my path into financial planning and the principles that continue to guide the way I work with clients today.
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Running a business means wearing many hats and proper planning shouldn’t be overlooked. From protecting your income to planning your exit, a thoughtful financial roadmap can help support every stage of your journey.
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Running a business means wearing many hats and proper planning shouldn’t be overlooked. From protecting your income to planning your exit, a thoughtful financial roadmap can help support every stage of your journey.
https://advisor.sunlife.ca/desmond.nwaerondu/
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