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Investing in Your Child's Future

Investing in Your Child's Future

Life insurance can play a crucial role in securing your family's financial future.

Rowena Chan, President, Sun Life Financial Distributors (Canada) Inc. and Senior Vice-President, Retail Advice & Solutions, shares her insights on this important topic.
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Don’t assume your child will be your caregiver as you age, expert warns

Don’t assume your child will be your caregiver as you age, expert warns

As more Canadians approach retirement age, an expert says it’s important for people to have realistic conversations about where they will live and who will take care of them in their old age, as those decisions are more complicated than they may appear.
Bank of Canada cuts interest rates to combat slowing economy - MoneySense

Bank of Canada cuts interest rates to combat slowing economy - MoneySense

The Bank of Canada lowers its interest rate to 2.5%, aiming to boost growth amid economic weakness, with more cuts possible depending on inflation and trade.
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.
How important is timing entry into the market when investing your money?

How important is timing entry into the market when investing your money?

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Private savings are key to improving Canada’s retirement income system | Investment Executive

Private savings are key to improving Canada’s retirement income system | Investment Executive

In my last column I talked about the need to provide more flexibility for seniors by updating Canada’s registered retirement income fund (RRIF) policies. I’m pleased to say that our organization, the Securities and Investment Management Association (SIMA), has taken a big step forward with this initiative by launching a comprehensive retirement-savings action plan.

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