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10 tips for healthy eating on a budget
Suffering from sticker shock at the supermarket? Here are some expert tips on how to eat healthy for less.
With the summer break wrapping up, it’s a great time to think about your child’s RESPs. Get in touch to discuss your contributions and if you’re on track to set them up for success in their future.
When you’re bringing in a high income, it’s important to manage it effectively. You want to make sure you’re making your hard earned money go as far as possible.
Let’s connect to discuss your strategy.
Let’s connect to discuss your strategy.
When you’re bringing in a high income, it’s important to manage it effectively. You want to make sure you’re making your hard earned money go as far as possible.
Let’s connect to discuss your strategy.
Let’s connect to discuss your strategy.
Check out these tips to help your retirement savings go farther:
- Maximize government benefits
- Manage withdrawals from RRSPs to minimize taxes
- Consider downsizing your house
- Understand healthcare coverage
Let’s chat and explore your options.
- Maximize government benefits
- Manage withdrawals from RRSPs to minimize taxes
- Consider downsizing your house
- Understand healthcare coverage
Let’s chat and explore your options.
Check out these tips to help your retirement savings go farther:
- Maximize government benefits
- Manage withdrawals from RRSPs to minimize taxes
- Consider downsizing your house
- Understand healthcare coverage
Let’s chat and explore your options.
- Maximize government benefits
- Manage withdrawals from RRSPs to minimize taxes
- Consider downsizing your house
- Understand healthcare coverage
Let’s chat and explore your options.
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.
Get in touch to get started.
Script: Let's help make your freelance dreams financially sustainable
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.
Get in touch to get started.
Script: Let's help make your freelance dreams financially sustainable
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We understand the unique needs of those with diabetes. Sun Life’s innovative Term Insurance for Diabetes offers higher chances of approval compared to conventional life insurance and includes a Diabetes Care Program. Apply now to enter our monthly $5,000 giveaway! Message me for details on how to protect your family's future. #DiabetesCare #InsuranceInnovation
*Certain terms and conditions apply.
*Certain terms and conditions apply.
We understand the unique needs of those with diabetes. Sun Life’s innovative Term Insurance for Diabetes offers higher chances of approval compared to conventional life insurance and includes a Diabetes Care Program. Apply now to enter our monthly $5,000 giveaway! Message me for details on how to protect your family's future. #DiabetesCare #InsuranceInnovation
*Certain terms and conditions apply.
*Certain terms and conditions apply.
Sun Life's Term Insurance for Diabetes offers a higher chance of approval and affordable premiums compared to conventional life insurance. Plus, enter the Protect to Win Contest for a chance to win $5,000!
#DiabetesAwareness #FinancialProtection
*Certain terms and conditions apply. Contact me for more information.
#DiabetesAwareness #FinancialProtection
*Certain terms and conditions apply. Contact me for more information.
Sun Life's Term Insurance for Diabetes offers a higher chance of approval and affordable premiums compared to conventional life insurance. Plus, enter the Protect to Win Contest for a chance to win $5,000!
#DiabetesAwareness #FinancialProtection
*Certain terms and conditions apply. Contact me for more information.
#DiabetesAwareness #FinancialProtection
*Certain terms and conditions apply. Contact me for more information.
If remote work is here to stay, then it’s time to adjust your financial strategy to match your lifestyle. You may be saving more money on commuting and work attire, while spending more on your home office and utilities.
Let’s assess where you’re at and build a strategy that helps you reach your goals.
Let’s assess where you’re at and build a strategy that helps you reach your goals.
If remote work is here to stay, then it’s time to adjust your financial strategy to match your lifestyle. You may be saving more money on commuting and work attire, while spending more on your home office and utilities.
Let’s assess where you’re at and build a strategy that helps you reach your goals.
Let’s assess where you’re at and build a strategy that helps you reach your goals.
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.
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.
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With the rising cost of living, have you had to take on a second job or side hustle? It might be time to create a financial roadmap so your can understand your spending habits and start working towards you goals. Let’s work together to help make your money go further.
Disability insurance helps protect you financially by replacing a portion of your income if you’re ever diagnosed with a covered medical illness, mental health issue, or injury that prevents you from working.
Getting an individual disability insurance policy can be beneficial for you even if you don’t work in a physically demanding role. As an example, if you are diagnosed with major depression that prevents you from working, your policy could replace a portion of your income while you focus on your mental health.
Interested? Let’s talk about if it’s right for you.
Getting an individual disability insurance policy can be beneficial for you even if you don’t work in a physically demanding role. As an example, if you are diagnosed with major depression that prevents you from working, your policy could replace a portion of your income while you focus on your mental health.
Interested? Let’s talk about if it’s right for you.
Disability insurance helps protect you financially by replacing a portion of your income if you’re ever diagnosed with a covered medical illness, mental health issue, or injury that prevents you from working.
Getting an individual disability insurance policy can be beneficial for you even if you don’t work in a physically demanding role. As an example, if you are diagnosed with major depression that prevents you from working, your policy could replace a portion of your income while you focus on your mental health.
Interested? Let’s talk about if it’s right for you.
Getting an individual disability insurance policy can be beneficial for you even if you don’t work in a physically demanding role. As an example, if you are diagnosed with major depression that prevents you from working, your policy could replace a portion of your income while you focus on your mental health.
Interested? Let’s talk about if it’s right for you.
Want to teach your kids about money management this summer? Try the Three Jar Method. Help your children divide their allowance or summer job earnings into three jars:
1. Spend
2. Save
3. Share
This simple system introduces budgeting, saving for goals, and the importance of giving back. It's a fun, visual way to start important money conversations with your kids during their time off from school.
1. Spend
2. Save
3. Share
This simple system introduces budgeting, saving for goals, and the importance of giving back. It's a fun, visual way to start important money conversations with your kids during their time off from school.
Want to teach your kids about money management this summer? Try the Three Jar Method. Help your children divide their allowance or summer job earnings into three jars:
1. Spend
2. Save
3. Share
This simple system introduces budgeting, saving for goals, and the importance of giving back. It's a fun, visual way to start important money conversations with your kids during their time off from school.
1. Spend
2. Save
3. Share
This simple system introduces budgeting, saving for goals, and the importance of giving back. It's a fun, visual way to start important money conversations with your kids during their time off from school.
Divorce isn't just emotionally challenging — it can take a major toll on your finances too.
Some costs you may need to consider are:
- Legal fees
- Dividing your assets and debts
- The cost of shared custody of children
If you’re going through a divorce, it’s a good time to assess how this will affect your finances now and into the future. Let’s make a plan that you feel confident in.
Some costs you may need to consider are:
- Legal fees
- Dividing your assets and debts
- The cost of shared custody of children
If you’re going through a divorce, it’s a good time to assess how this will affect your finances now and into the future. Let’s make a plan that you feel confident in.
Divorce isn't just emotionally challenging — it can take a major toll on your finances too.
Some costs you may need to consider are:
- Legal fees
- Dividing your assets and debts
- The cost of shared custody of children
If you’re going through a divorce, it’s a good time to assess how this will affect your finances now and into the future. Let’s make a plan that you feel confident in.
Some costs you may need to consider are:
- Legal fees
- Dividing your assets and debts
- The cost of shared custody of children
If you’re going through a divorce, it’s a good time to assess how this will affect your finances now and into the future. Let’s make a plan that you feel confident in.
Turning 71 soon? It's time to talk about your RRSP. Did you know that by December 31st of the year you turn 71, you must convert your RRSP to a RRIF or annuity? This marks an important shift from saving to spending in retirement.
Key things to consider:
- Minimum annual withdrawals
- Tax implications
- Investment strategy adjustments
Let's chat about these upcoming changes and how we can navigate them together.
#RetirementPlanning #RRSP #RRIF
Key things to consider:
- Minimum annual withdrawals
- Tax implications
- Investment strategy adjustments
Let's chat about these upcoming changes and how we can navigate them together.
#RetirementPlanning #RRSP #RRIF
Turning 71 soon? It's time to talk about your RRSP. Did you know that by December 31st of the year you turn 71, you must convert your RRSP to a RRIF or annuity? This marks an important shift from saving to spending in retirement.
Key things to consider:
- Minimum annual withdrawals
- Tax implications
- Investment strategy adjustments
Let's chat about these upcoming changes and how we can navigate them together.
#RetirementPlanning #RRSP #RRIF
Key things to consider:
- Minimum annual withdrawals
- Tax implications
- Investment strategy adjustments
Let's chat about these upcoming changes and how we can navigate them together.
#RetirementPlanning #RRSP #RRIF
In the face of economic challenges, it’s important to do what you can to protect your business, your employees and your income.
Get in touch today to discuss how you can protect your business.
Get in touch today to discuss how you can protect your business.
In the face of economic challenges, it’s important to do what you can to protect your business, your employees and your income.
Get in touch today to discuss how you can protect your business.
Get in touch today to discuss how you can protect your business.
From the rugged shores of Newfoundland to the majestic mountains of the west coast, our beautiful country has so much to offer.
Don't let your retirement goals take a backseat to your wanderlust! Let’s budget for domestic travel while keeping your retirement plan on track.
#RetirementPlanning #CanadianTravel
Don't let your retirement goals take a backseat to your wanderlust! Let’s budget for domestic travel while keeping your retirement plan on track.
#RetirementPlanning #CanadianTravel
From the rugged shores of Newfoundland to the majestic mountains of the west coast, our beautiful country has so much to offer.
Don't let your retirement goals take a backseat to your wanderlust! Let’s budget for domestic travel while keeping your retirement plan on track.
#RetirementPlanning #CanadianTravel
Don't let your retirement goals take a backseat to your wanderlust! Let’s budget for domestic travel while keeping your retirement plan on track.
#RetirementPlanning #CanadianTravel
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.
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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The true cost of owning a dog - It's Your Money
Adopting a dog from a local shelter in Canada typically costs between $300 and $600. This usually includes vaccinations, spaying or neutering and a basic health check. If you’re getting a dog from a breeder, expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to over $3,000, depending on the breed.
Balancing home-buying dreams with financial realities
One of the first thing Rampersad does when she works with a client looking to purchase their first home is help them register a First Home Savings Account (FHSA), which allows clients to reduce their taxation on their first home purchase.
More than half of Canadians expect to care for aging parents, but most are not prepared
More than half of Canadians expect to care for aging parents, but most are not prepared. The costs of caregiving – such as day-to-day expenses, healthcare, long-term care, in-home care, and home upkeep - can add significant burden to finances with most poll participants reporting at least $5,800 in out of pocket expenses annually, but as much as $25,000 for some.
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