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RRSP vs TFSA: The Ultimate Guide | Wealthsimple
Take control of your personal finances by understanding the industry better. Check out these resources to get started.
https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/learn/rrsp-vs-tfsa
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation, nor do they reflect the official position of Sun Life. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation.
https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/learn/rrsp-vs-tfsa
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation, nor do they reflect the official position of Sun Life. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation.
As the year winds down, think about the legacy you plan to leave. Your nest egg can nourish generations to come.
Consider a few legacy-building strategies:
-Review and update your estate plan 📄
-Explore tax-efficient wealth transfer options 💰
-Discuss your values and wishes with loved ones 💖
-Consider charitable giving strategies 🎁
-Evaluate the benefits of trusts for asset protection 🛡️
A well-crafted legacy plan isn't just about transferring wealth; it's about passing on your values, wisdom and vision for the future.
Let's connect and design a strategy that reflects your unique goals and aspirations. Your legacy is more than money.
Consider a few legacy-building strategies:
-Review and update your estate plan 📄
-Explore tax-efficient wealth transfer options 💰
-Discuss your values and wishes with loved ones 💖
-Consider charitable giving strategies 🎁
-Evaluate the benefits of trusts for asset protection 🛡️
A well-crafted legacy plan isn't just about transferring wealth; it's about passing on your values, wisdom and vision for the future.
Let's connect and design a strategy that reflects your unique goals and aspirations. Your legacy is more than money.
Investing 101 for Beginners | How to Start | Wealthsimple
Empower yourself with easy-to-understand resources and learn more about the financial industry.
https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/learn/investing-basics#things_to_consider_before_investing
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation, nor do they reflect the official position of Sun Life. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation.
https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/learn/investing-basics#things_to_consider_before_investing
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation, nor do they reflect the official position of Sun Life. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation.
As the holidays approach, let's make sure we're ready for both the joys and potential hurdles ahead. Here are some tips to keep your health and finances in check:
📊Budget wisely: Set a realistic holiday spending plan and stick to it. Future you will be grateful.
🏃♀️Keep moving: Combat holiday anxiety and extra calories with regular exercise. Short walks can make a big difference.
🍽️Mindful eating: Enjoy festive treats in moderation. Balance indulgences with nutritious choices.
💰Emergency fund: Try to set savings aside for unexpected expenses. Peace of mind is the best gift you can give yourself.
🧘Self-care time: The hustle and bustle of the season can be overwhelming. Book time for your favorite activities and to relax.
🛡️Review your coverage: As the year ends, it's a good time to check if your insurance policies still meet your needs.
Remember, the best holiday memories aren't about perfect decorations or lavish gifts. They're about sharing time with loved ones and taking care of yourself.
Need help balancing your financial goals with holiday cheer? Let's chat!
#HolidayPrep #HealthyHolidays #SunLifeCanada
📊Budget wisely: Set a realistic holiday spending plan and stick to it. Future you will be grateful.
🏃♀️Keep moving: Combat holiday anxiety and extra calories with regular exercise. Short walks can make a big difference.
🍽️Mindful eating: Enjoy festive treats in moderation. Balance indulgences with nutritious choices.
💰Emergency fund: Try to set savings aside for unexpected expenses. Peace of mind is the best gift you can give yourself.
🧘Self-care time: The hustle and bustle of the season can be overwhelming. Book time for your favorite activities and to relax.
🛡️Review your coverage: As the year ends, it's a good time to check if your insurance policies still meet your needs.
Remember, the best holiday memories aren't about perfect decorations or lavish gifts. They're about sharing time with loved ones and taking care of yourself.
Need help balancing your financial goals with holiday cheer? Let's chat!
#HolidayPrep #HealthyHolidays #SunLifeCanada
As the holidays approach, let's make sure we're ready for both the joys and potential hurdles ahead. Here are some tips to keep your health and finances in check:
📊Budget wisely: Set a realistic holiday spending plan and stick to it. Future you will be grateful.
🏃♀️Keep moving: Combat holiday anxiety and extra calories with regular exercise. Short walks can make a big difference.
🍽️Mindful eating: Enjoy festive treats in moderation. Balance indulgences with nutritious choices.
💰Emergency fund: Try to set savings aside for unexpected expenses. Peace of mind is the best gift you can give yourself.
🧘Self-care time: The hustle and bustle of the season can be overwhelming. Book time for your favorite activities and to relax.
🛡️Review your coverage: As the year ends, it's a good time to check if your insurance policies still meet your needs.
Remember, the best holiday memories aren't about perfect decorations or lavish gifts. They're about sharing time with loved ones and taking care of yourself.
Need help balancing your financial goals with holiday cheer? Let's chat!
#HolidayPrep #HealthyHolidays #SunLifeCanada
📊Budget wisely: Set a realistic holiday spending plan and stick to it. Future you will be grateful.
🏃♀️Keep moving: Combat holiday anxiety and extra calories with regular exercise. Short walks can make a big difference.
🍽️Mindful eating: Enjoy festive treats in moderation. Balance indulgences with nutritious choices.
💰Emergency fund: Try to set savings aside for unexpected expenses. Peace of mind is the best gift you can give yourself.
🧘Self-care time: The hustle and bustle of the season can be overwhelming. Book time for your favorite activities and to relax.
🛡️Review your coverage: As the year ends, it's a good time to check if your insurance policies still meet your needs.
Remember, the best holiday memories aren't about perfect decorations or lavish gifts. They're about sharing time with loved ones and taking care of yourself.
Need help balancing your financial goals with holiday cheer? Let's chat!
#HolidayPrep #HealthyHolidays #SunLifeCanada
Tax season is right around the corner.
✅ Gather all income documents (T4s, T5s, etc.)
✅ Collect receipts for deductible expenses
✅ Review last year's tax return
✅ Check for unused credits or deductions
✅ Consider RRSP contributions before the deadline — there's still time!
Let's connect to explore how solutions like RRSPs, TFSAs or RESPs can potentially reduce your tax burden and boost your long-term financial wellbeing.
Questions about tax-efficient investing or retirement planning? Get in touch about tax season and beyond.
✅ Gather all income documents (T4s, T5s, etc.)
✅ Collect receipts for deductible expenses
✅ Review last year's tax return
✅ Check for unused credits or deductions
✅ Consider RRSP contributions before the deadline — there's still time!
Let's connect to explore how solutions like RRSPs, TFSAs or RESPs can potentially reduce your tax burden and boost your long-term financial wellbeing.
Questions about tax-efficient investing or retirement planning? Get in touch about tax season and beyond.
Heading south for the winter? Before you swap your boots for flip-flops, let's ensure your finances are as ready for the journey as you are. A few helpful reminders...
💰 Fund check: Is your budget winter-ready?
🏠 Home security: Try home monitoring for peace of mind
🏥 Healthcare: Know your coverage limits abroad
✈️ Travel insurance: Don't leave home without it!
Ready to make your snowbird dreams take flight? Let's chat about optimizing your retirement strategy for your sun-seeking lifestyle. Reach out for a pre-vacation financial checkup.
#SnowbirdLife #Retirement #SunLifeCanada
💰 Fund check: Is your budget winter-ready?
🏠 Home security: Try home monitoring for peace of mind
🏥 Healthcare: Know your coverage limits abroad
✈️ Travel insurance: Don't leave home without it!
Ready to make your snowbird dreams take flight? Let's chat about optimizing your retirement strategy for your sun-seeking lifestyle. Reach out for a pre-vacation financial checkup.
#SnowbirdLife #Retirement #SunLifeCanada
Breast cancer survivor Verlena Mooney-Newell is Fit To Live
Corporate executive turned wellness entrepreneur shares how surviving breast cancer at 35 led her to create a movement empowering women through faith and fitness.
With Cyber Monday happening on December 1, let’s talk about protecting your business from digital threats.
Here are some quick tips to boost your cybersecurity.
-Update software and systems
-Train your team on phishing awareness
-Use strong, unique passwords for all accounts
-Enable two-factor authentication
-Backup your data regularly
Remember, a secure business is a successful business.
Need help safeguarding your business beyond the digital realm? Let's connect to discuss comprehensive protection strategies for your company's future.
#CyberSecurity #CyberMonday #SunLifeCanada
Here are some quick tips to boost your cybersecurity.
-Update software and systems
-Train your team on phishing awareness
-Use strong, unique passwords for all accounts
-Enable two-factor authentication
-Backup your data regularly
Remember, a secure business is a successful business.
Need help safeguarding your business beyond the digital realm? Let's connect to discuss comprehensive protection strategies for your company's future.
#CyberSecurity #CyberMonday #SunLifeCanada
随着季节变化,也到了考虑根据自身财务状况调整税务策略的时候。
以下是一份值得考虑的秋季行动计划:
• 出售价值下跌的资产,抵消已实现的收益 📉
• 向个人免税储蓄账户 (TFSA) 存入最高允许金额 💰
• 评估慈善捐赠策略🎁
• 研究分开报税的机会👥
• 考虑为家庭成员申请规定利率贷款 💸
切勿心存侥幸,别将自己辛苦赚来的钱交给运气。让我们携手合作,制定符合您当前目标的个性化年终税务优化策略。请谨记,微小的选择可能会对您未来的财务状况产生重大影响。请立即联系我们。
#税务规划 #加拿大永明金融
以下是一份值得考虑的秋季行动计划:
• 出售价值下跌的资产,抵消已实现的收益 📉
• 向个人免税储蓄账户 (TFSA) 存入最高允许金额 💰
• 评估慈善捐赠策略🎁
• 研究分开报税的机会👥
• 考虑为家庭成员申请规定利率贷款 💸
切勿心存侥幸,别将自己辛苦赚来的钱交给运气。让我们携手合作,制定符合您当前目标的个性化年终税务优化策略。请谨记,微小的选择可能会对您未来的财务状况产生重大影响。请立即联系我们。
#税务规划 #加拿大永明金融
How much does it really cost to buy your first home in Canada?
Check out this new resource I found!
https://www.fidelity.ca/en/insights/articles/cost-to-buy-your-first-home-in-canada/
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation, nor do they reflect the official position of Sun Life. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation.
https://www.fidelity.ca/en/insights/articles/cost-to-buy-your-first-home-in-canada/
The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation, nor do they reflect the official position of Sun Life. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation.
🍁 November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Did you know? If you're living with diabetes, you may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). It can help ease the financial burden of managing your health.
-It's a non-refundable tax credit
-It can be retroactively claimed for up to 10 years
Learn more about qualifying: https://www.sunlife.ca/en/tools-and-resources/money-and-finances/managing-your-money/do-you-qualify-for-the-disability-tax-credit/
Questions about how the DTC or other financial solutions can support your health journey? Let's connect!
#DiabetesAwareness #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
Did you know? If you're living with diabetes, you may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). It can help ease the financial burden of managing your health.
-It's a non-refundable tax credit
-It can be retroactively claimed for up to 10 years
Learn more about qualifying: https://www.sunlife.ca/en/tools-and-resources/money-and-finances/managing-your-money/do-you-qualify-for-the-disability-tax-credit/
Questions about how the DTC or other financial solutions can support your health journey? Let's connect!
#DiabetesAwareness #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
As the leaves change, maybe your tax strategy should as well.
Here's an autumn action plan to consider:
-Harvest tax losses to offset gains 📉
-Max out your TFSA contributions 💰
-Review your charitable giving strategy 🎁
-Explore income splitting opportunities 👥
-Consider prescribed rate loans for family members 💸
Don't leave your hard-earned finances to chance. Let's connect to create a personalized year-end tax optimization strategy that aligns with your current goals. Remember, small choices can have a big impact on your financial future. Reach out today.
#TaxPlanning #SunLifeCanada
Here's an autumn action plan to consider:
-Harvest tax losses to offset gains 📉
-Max out your TFSA contributions 💰
-Review your charitable giving strategy 🎁
-Explore income splitting opportunities 👥
-Consider prescribed rate loans for family members 💸
Don't leave your hard-earned finances to chance. Let's connect to create a personalized year-end tax optimization strategy that aligns with your current goals. Remember, small choices can have a big impact on your financial future. Reach out today.
#TaxPlanning #SunLifeCanada
秋天來臨,或許正值調整稅務策略的好時機。
以下是一份值得考慮的秋季行動計劃:
• 收割稅務虧損以抵銷收益 📉
• 盡用免稅儲蓄帳戶的供款額度 💰
• 審查您的慈善捐款策略 🎁
• 探索收入分拆機會 👥
• 考慮為家人設立指定利率貸款💸
別將您辛苦賺來的財富交給運氣。聯絡我們,制定個人化年終稅務優化策略,助您達成現時目標。緊記,微小的選擇可能對您的財務未來產生重大影響。立即聯絡我們。
#稅務規劃 #加拿大永明金融
以下是一份值得考慮的秋季行動計劃:
• 收割稅務虧損以抵銷收益 📉
• 盡用免稅儲蓄帳戶的供款額度 💰
• 審查您的慈善捐款策略 🎁
• 探索收入分拆機會 👥
• 考慮為家人設立指定利率貸款💸
別將您辛苦賺來的財富交給運氣。聯絡我們,制定個人化年終稅務優化策略,助您達成現時目標。緊記,微小的選擇可能對您的財務未來產生重大影響。立即聯絡我們。
#稅務規劃 #加拿大永明金融
Financial literacy isn't just about understanding money — it's about making informed decisions for a brighter financial future.
November is the ideal time to focus on:
• Building a strong financial foundation
• Understanding investment basics
• Planning for long-term goals
Want to improve your financial literacy? Let's connect to explore how you can achieve your financial goals.
You can also learn more about your money habits here >> https://www.sunlife.ca/en/investments/how-to-build-healthy-money-habits/
November is the ideal time to focus on:
• Building a strong financial foundation
• Understanding investment basics
• Planning for long-term goals
Want to improve your financial literacy? Let's connect to explore how you can achieve your financial goals.
You can also learn more about your money habits here >> https://www.sunlife.ca/en/investments/how-to-build-healthy-money-habits/
Are you nearing 71 and have retirement savings with Sun Life? If so, it's time to consider an important milestone in your financial journey.
Did you know, by December 31 of the year you turn 71, you must convert your RRSP to an RRIF or annuity? This new approach helps maintain your investment strategy and income flow, so you'll have more flexibility to manage your retirement income.
Remember, small adjustments now can lead to big comfort later. Let's chat.
Did you know, by December 31 of the year you turn 71, you must convert your RRSP to an RRIF or annuity? This new approach helps maintain your investment strategy and income flow, so you'll have more flexibility to manage your retirement income.
Remember, small adjustments now can lead to big comfort later. Let's chat.
Business owners, it's time to set the stage for 2026. As we approach the year-end, let's reflect on your achievements, reflect on the lessons learned and plan for the year ahead.
Here are some areas you can focus on:
-Reviewing your 2025 goals and celebrate your wins
-Assessing your financial position and tax situation
-Identifying areas for growth and improvement in 2026
-Starting to set realistic goals for the new year
-Business owners face unique challenges. Let's find options to help you thrive in 2026 and beyond.
#BusinessPlanning #YearEndReview #2026Goals
Here are some areas you can focus on:
-Reviewing your 2025 goals and celebrate your wins
-Assessing your financial position and tax situation
-Identifying areas for growth and improvement in 2026
-Starting to set realistic goals for the new year
-Business owners face unique challenges. Let's find options to help you thrive in 2026 and beyond.
#BusinessPlanning #YearEndReview #2026Goals
Don't let life's surprises put your biggest investment at risk. Discover how mortgage protection can help safeguard your family's future: https://www.sunlife.ca/en/insurance/mortgage-protection/
Money worries can affect both your physical and mental health. Taking control of your finances can help you feel better.
Here’s how to get there >> https://www.sunlife.ca/en/tools-and-resources/money-and-finances/managing-your-money/stay-healthy-with-smart-financial-planning/
Here’s how to get there >> https://www.sunlife.ca/en/tools-and-resources/money-and-finances/managing-your-money/stay-healthy-with-smart-financial-planning/
Can friendship keep you young? Scientists say your social life might slow aging
I recently heard Professor Luigi Ferrucci, an expert on aging, speak at my local university's medical school. One line really stuck with me: "The next great step in aging science will be understanding how lifestyle factors slow down aging."
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