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2025 Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope - Barrie
Hope doesn’t wait, it fuels progress. Join us on Sunday, September 7, 2025, and fundraise for the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, the largest and most powerful event of its kind in the country.
Financial Design Team Inc. are proud supporters of this event.

An Ontario high school teacher on how worried kids are today about money and their future
Kelly Gregory, an Ontario teacher, is trying to address these fears by teaching financial literacy to students at her high school in Kingston. Her experience is that talking about money helps students feel better about the future

Government of Canada benefits and credits you'll get in May 2025 | National
Canadians aged 65 to 74 can receive up to $727.67 per month in 2025 if their net annual net world income in 2023 is less than $142,609. However, Canadians aged 75 and over can receive a maximum of $800.44 if their annual net world income in 2023 is less than $148,179.
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.

Most Canadians unaware that unused tax credits from prior years are still available: poll
Most Canadians unaware that unused tax credits from prior years are still available.
38% of Canadians believe they may have some unused credits
38% of Canadians believe they may have some unused credits
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.

Diseases Prevention: How Nutrition And Healthy Lifestyle Help In Preventing Diabetes, Heart Diseases, Cancer And More
🥗 Can nutrition and a healthy lifestyle really help prevent diabetes, heart disease, and cancer? Discover how simple changes can protect your health naturally!

How to build credit and maintain a good score
How to build credit and maintain a good score? From credit card approvals to loan interest rates, your credit score’s consequences can help or hold you back from achieving your goals

What to do when the stock market is down?
https://www.sunlife.ca/en/investments/what-do-you-do-when-the-stock-market-goes-down/

Gen Z prioritises financial planning and saving amidst growing economic challenges finds Charles Russell Speechlys - IFA Magazine
Gen Z prioritizes financial planning and saving amidst growing economic challenges

Most Canadians unaware that unused tax credits from prior years are still available: poll
Most Canadians unaware that unused tax credits from prior years are still available.
38% of Canadians believe they may have some unused credits
38% of Canadians believe they may have some unused credits

Holistic Retirement Planning: Balance Your Life With Tomorrow’s Needs
"Planning for retirement isn’t just about crunching numbers and growing your nest egg; it’s about achieving a balance between living well today and securing financial freedom for tomorrow."

Winning Financial Strategies: Lessons From The Tennis Court
Tennis is a sport of strategy, precision, and adaptability, requiring players to prepare extensively, stay agile in the moment, and focus on long-term success. Interestingly, these same principles are fundamental in financial planning. Just as a tennis player works with a coach to refine their skills and achieve their goals, business owners and high-net-worth individuals benefit from working with a financial professional to navigate their unique financial journeys.

Do you pay the correct tax on wages? Most Canadians don't even check
Nobody likes losing money, but what if it was happening consistently month after month?
For millions of Canadians, that could be the case but they wouldn’t even know because they never check deductions from their paycheques for tax, insurance, and pension contributions, according to a new report.
For millions of Canadians, that could be the case but they wouldn’t even know because they never check deductions from their paycheques for tax, insurance, and pension contributions, according to a new report.

Why Most People Are Saving For Retirement Wrong—And How To Fix It
Here are six reasons why most people are saving for retirement wrong and how you can avoid making the same mistakes.
It's time to look at your retirement income plan through a tax lens. Check out this article to learn how the right tax strategy can increase your retirement income.

How much money do you need to have generational wealth?
"How much money do you need to have generational wealth?
Baby boomers are in the midst of a wealth transfer to gen X and millennials, with both experiencing higher costs."
Baby boomers are in the midst of a wealth transfer to gen X and millennials, with both experiencing higher costs."
What can you do about U.S. tariffs affecting your finances?
News of trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. may have left you with questions. What might this mean for the economy and your money?
Stay informed, plan ahead—we'll navigate these challenges together.
News of trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. may have left you with questions. What might this mean for the economy and your money?
Stay informed, plan ahead—we'll navigate these challenges together.

Set your shopping calendar to off-season for big savings: experts
Set your shopping calendar to off-season for big savings: experts

Taxation of Non-Registered Income
Empower yourself with easy-to-understand resources and learn more about the financial industry.
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.
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.

Taxation of Non-Registered Income
Empower yourself with easy-to-understand resources and learn more about the financial industry.
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.
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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