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How much life insurance is the right amount? Let’s set up some time to discuss the details such as how long you need it and what kind might be right for you. You can walk out feeling more confident and educated on your options.
Script: How much life insurance is the right amount? Simply put, the amount of life insurance you need depends on your unique situation. A good place to start is to figure out how much life insurance you may need… how long you need it for… and what kind might be right for you. Let’s look at an example: Jackie is 33 years old… and has two kids. She has four goals for her life insurance: Leave money to her family to pay off her mortgage. Top up her kids’ registered education savings plans. Pay off her student loans. And, replace her income for 10 years. Based on these goals, Jackie is looking at a 1-million-dollar life insurance policy. If she died, her family could choose to use the insurance payout to: Put 300-thousand dollars toward the mortgage. Add 60-thousand dollars to the kids’ RESPs. Pay off her 40-thousand-dollar student loan. And… cover the family’s ongoing costs with the remaining 600-thousand dollars. How much do life insurance payments cost per month? In Jackie’s case, a 1-million-dollar, 30-year term policy for a non-smoking, 33-year-old woman… could cost about 80-dollars per month. For a man of the same age, it’s closer to 110-dollars per month. How long do you need your coverage to last? For a younger person… or a couple with debt and a mortgage, a 30-year policy or longer may be suitable. For someone in their forties… with little debt and a small mortgage… a 20-year policy might be the right fit. What are your options? Your employer may offer life insurance through your employee benefits. But… it may not be enough. And you can lose that coverage if you change employers. You may want to consider more life insurance. In which case, you have two types to choose from: Term life insurance. And… permanent life insurance. Any amount of life insurance can help give your loved ones some financial security when you die. Your unique situation will inform the amount and type of insurance you need. For more tips and tools, visit sunlife.ca.
Script: How much life insurance is the right amount? Simply put, the amount of life insurance you need depends on your unique situation. A good place to start is to figure out how much life insurance you may need… how long you need it for… and what kind might be right for you. Let’s look at an example: Jackie is 33 years old… and has two kids. She has four goals for her life insurance: Leave money to her family to pay off her mortgage. Top up her kids’ registered education savings plans. Pay off her student loans. And, replace her income for 10 years. Based on these goals, Jackie is looking at a 1-million-dollar life insurance policy. If she died, her family could choose to use the insurance payout to: Put 300-thousand dollars toward the mortgage. Add 60-thousand dollars to the kids’ RESPs. Pay off her 40-thousand-dollar student loan. And… cover the family’s ongoing costs with the remaining 600-thousand dollars. How much do life insurance payments cost per month? In Jackie’s case, a 1-million-dollar, 30-year term policy for a non-smoking, 33-year-old woman… could cost about 80-dollars per month. For a man of the same age, it’s closer to 110-dollars per month. How long do you need your coverage to last? For a younger person… or a couple with debt and a mortgage, a 30-year policy or longer may be suitable. For someone in their forties… with little debt and a small mortgage… a 20-year policy might be the right fit. What are your options? Your employer may offer life insurance through your employee benefits. But… it may not be enough. And you can lose that coverage if you change employers. You may want to consider more life insurance. In which case, you have two types to choose from: Term life insurance. And… permanent life insurance. Any amount of life insurance can help give your loved ones some financial security when you die. Your unique situation will inform the amount and type of insurance you need. For more tips and tools, visit sunlife.ca.
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What happens when you withdraw money from your RRSP early?
1. You’ll miss out on the advantages of compound interest.
2. You'll have to pay tax on your RRSP withdrawals.
3. You’ll permanently lose RRSP contribution room.
If you need cash to deal with an unexpected expense, reach out and we can figure out the right strategy for you.
1. You’ll miss out on the advantages of compound interest.
2. You'll have to pay tax on your RRSP withdrawals.
3. You’ll permanently lose RRSP contribution room.
If you need cash to deal with an unexpected expense, reach out and we can figure out the right strategy for you.
How can you keep your financial goals on track during a market downturn? Start by asking yourself these three questions:
1. Have my financial goals changed?
2. Do I have a diversified portfolio?
3. How comfortable am I with risk?
You may be better off staying the course and sticking to your original plan if: Your goals haven't changed, and You have a diversified portfolio. Remember, history tells us that markets grow over the long term. Still worried? Let’s chat.
1. Have my financial goals changed?
2. Do I have a diversified portfolio?
3. How comfortable am I with risk?
You may be better off staying the course and sticking to your original plan if: Your goals haven't changed, and You have a diversified portfolio. Remember, history tells us that markets grow over the long term. Still worried? Let’s chat.
Living with diabetes can come with various challenges, including getting life insurance with affordable premiums.
Sun Life Term Insurance for Diabetes can provide an insurance solution for Canadians living with diabetes, giving them the peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are protected.
Reach out to discuss your options and set up an insurance plan that helps meet your needs.
Sun Life Term Insurance for Diabetes can provide an insurance solution for Canadians living with diabetes, giving them the peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are protected.
Reach out to discuss your options and set up an insurance plan that helps meet your needs.
Do you have an estate plan? If not, it may be time to create one. Estate planning is complex and more than just simply handing down your assets to the next generation. Let's make sure you have a plan that you and your family can count on.
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Sun Life One Plan is a simple, easy-to-follow goal-based planning tool. It gives you advanced features, such as:
- Real time tracking towards your savings goals
- Personalized strategies to help you get closer to retirement sooner
- Freedom and flexibility to make changes to your plan as life circumstances changes
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- Real time tracking towards your savings goals
- Personalized strategies to help you get closer to retirement sooner
- Freedom and flexibility to make changes to your plan as life circumstances changes
Let’s find out if Sun Life One Plan is right for you.
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How to take a tax-smart approach to long-term savings
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Should young couples invest together or go it alone?
TFSAs underused for wealth building, especially among gen Z and younger millennials
TFSAs underused for wealth building, especially among gen Z and younger millennials
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