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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.

Opinion: Don’t blame the boomers for the economy – they put in more than they take

Opinion: Don’t blame the boomers for the economy – they put in more than they take

Boomers continue to contribute more to the economy than any earlier generation. It is they who pressured governments some years ago to eliminate mandatory retirement at age 65. Today, they are working longer than the generation before them.

Pros and cons of mutual funds versus ETFs: Dale Jackson - BNN Bloomberg

Pros and cons of mutual funds versus ETFs: Dale Jackson - BNN Bloomberg

MUTUAL FUND PROS
Mutual funds are the most popular choice for retirement savers because they are the only investment vehicle available to average investors that can provide professional management and diversification.

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Retirement savings calculator

Retirement savings calculator

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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.

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...

Critical illness insurance calculator

Critical illness insurance calculator

Sun Life can help you build and protect your savings with investment products, life insurance, health insurance, and financial advice.

Working from home has a dark side, research suggests

Working from home has a dark side, research suggests

Proponents of working from home like to tout benefits such as increased productivity and better work-life balance, but research suggests remote work could harbour a dark side, too.

The five best exercises for surviving winter, according to experts

The five best exercises for surviving winter, according to experts

Luckily, there are some easy-to-practice exercises you can do at home to improve your mobility, flexibility and strength that will help prevent these common wintertime injuries.

Passionate about creating positive health outcomes, we’re launching our Diabetes Care Program. A free, personalized care program that helps with diabetes management. This is Sun Life’s first solution helping Clients manage this chronic disease. An exciting milestone for Sun Life Health!

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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.

Staying the course
Free webinar : February 15, 3 p.m. ET

Worried about market volatility? Join our webinar and find out what you can do to help protect your investments. Sign up today!

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Number of Canadians worrying about their finances spikes to new high

Number of Canadians worrying about their finances spikes to new high

The number of Canadians worrying about their day-to-day finances spiked to a new high in January, according to the latest reading from an ongoing survey of financial well-being.

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.

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