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Defined benefit vs. defined contribution pension plans: which is better and how much will I receive?

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Anatomy of a Recession

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Investor Behaviour

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Retirement savings calculator

Retirement savings calculator

Sun Life can help you build and protect your savings with investment products, life insurance, health insurance, and financial advice.
FHSA: Tax-Free First Home Savings Account

FHSA: Tax-Free First Home Savings Account

Sun Life can help you build and protect your savings with investment products, life insurance, health insurance, and financial advice.
Forget downsizing: Canadian seniors staying in large houses well into their 80s, due in part to lack of options

Forget downsizing: Canadian seniors staying in large houses well into their 80s, due in part to lack of options

Seniors are now less likely to sell their homes before age 85, it said, noting the demographic shift needed to free up a meaningful amount of housing stock won’t start happening for several years. “According to Statistics Canada’s demographic projections, population growth in the 85-and-over age group will be higher from 2030 to around 2040.”
Net worth calculator

Net worth calculator

What’s your net worth? It’s the total value of everything you own, minus your liabilities (debts). Use this net worth calculator to see how your net worth...
Worried about retirement savings? Here's one way to catch up: Dale Jackson - BNN Bloomberg

Worried about retirement savings? Here's one way to catch up: Dale Jackson - BNN Bloomberg

It starts with making a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) contribution before the Feb. 29 deadline. You can always contribute to your RRSP, but this month’s deadline applies to plan holders who want to deduct the contribution from their 2023 income – and time is of the essence.
Critical illness insurance calculator

Critical illness insurance calculator

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3 reasons to get life insurance in your 20s or 30s (video)

3 reasons to get life insurance in your 20s or 30s (video)

There are perks to buying life insurance in your 20s or 30s. Watch now.
How to keep more of your retirement income and pay less tax

How to keep more of your retirement income and pay less tax

Want to turn your savings into as much retirement income as you can? Try looking at your retirement income through a tax lens.
Do you need life insurance if you’re wealthy?

Do you need life insurance if you’re wealthy?

Do you have a high-net worth? Find out how you can use life insurance to help grow and protect your finances....
Dollar-cost averaging: Making investing automatic

Dollar-cost averaging: Making investing automatic

Dollar-cost averaging has 2 advantages: It turns saving into a habit and it keeps you from trying to time the market.
Health insurance in retirement: How to pay for your health costs

Health insurance in retirement: How to pay for your health costs

Don't let health care costs change your retirement plans. Here's how you can plan for health insurance in retirement. Visit sunlife.ca to learn more.
Inflation: What it means and how to protect yourself

Inflation: What it means and how to protect yourself

Inflation is rising in Canada. What does this mean? And how will it impact your savings and retirement? Learn more in this article....
5 RRSP Mistakes To Avoid

5 RRSP Mistakes To Avoid

We asked a certified financial planner to reveal the most common RRSP mistakes he sees – and to suggest simple tips to help steer clear of them....
5 parenting tips for blended families | Sun Life Canada

5 parenting tips for blended families | Sun Life Canada

Many Canadians are struggling as the cost-of-living continues to increase. If you’re worried about your finances, I’m here to help. Check out this article that outlines how to save money even in times of uncertainty.
Budget calculator

Budget calculator

Do you know what goes into a #budget? ​

Include basic living expenses like:​
✔️Housing​
✔️Food​
✔️Transportation​
✔️Clothing​

Put aside spending money, but don’t include expenses like: ​
❌dining out,​
❌weekend trips,​
❌or leisure and hobbies​

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3 reasons to get life insurance in your 20s or 30s

3 reasons to get life insurance in your 20s or 30s

Did you know the younger and healthier you are, the more likely you’ll have lower monthly premiums on life insurance? Let’s set up a video chat to discuss what life insurance might be right for you.
10 steps to buying a house in Canada

10 steps to buying a house in Canada

🏡 Thinking about buying real estate? This article outlines the 10 steps you need to know before you start house hunting.

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