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How processed foods change your brain and drive obesity

How processed foods change your brain and drive obesity

Research shows processed foods rewire your brain in just 5 days, creating powerful cravings and making weight loss harder. Learn how to reverse these changes
TFSA Income: 2 High-Yield TSX Dividend Stocks to Consider Now

TFSA Income: 2 High-Yield TSX Dividend Stocks to Consider Now

Low oil prices have pushed the share price down from $55 last year to $43. Near-term turbulence should be expected, but
Freelancers - are you loving the freedom of being your own boss but feeling overwhelmed by the financial side of things?

Irregular income, self-employment taxes, and saving for retirement can be tricky when you're flying solo. But don't worry – you don't have to navigate this alone!

Let’s work together to help manage cash flow, set up an emergency fund and explore retirement options and insurance protection.

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Script: Let's help make your freelance dreams financially sustainable
More Canadians are counting on their homes to finance retirement: Dale Jackson

More Canadians are counting on their homes to finance retirement: Dale Jackson

A recent survey from the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOP) shows the family home has become a growing part of Canadian retirement plans.
Are you feeling squeezed between caring for your aging parents and supporting your own children? You're not alone.

Balancing multiple financial responsibilities can be overwhelming, but there are strategies to help.

Reach out and we can address your family's needs while helping to safeguard your own financial future.



Script: Don't let the pressure of being "sandwiched" compromise your financial well-being.
Rewriting the Rules of Aging, One Run at a Time

Rewriting the Rules of Aging, One Run at a Time

Ellen Demsky picked up running in her 60s. Now 84, she’s still going—and showing others how to thrive mentally and physically.
CTE and normal aging are difficult to distinguish, new study finds

CTE and normal aging are difficult to distinguish, new study finds

In recent years, some scientists and advocates have warned that playing contact sports like football and hockey may increase the risk of brain diseases like Alzheimer's disease or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) due to a buildup of a specific protein in the brain.
Five Mistakes to Avoid in Your First Year of Retirement

Five Mistakes to Avoid in Your First Year of Retirement

Retirement brings the freedom to choose how to spend your money and time. But choices made in the initial rush of excitement could create problems in future.
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.

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