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10 tips for healthy eating on a budget

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.
Are You Saving Enough by 35? See How You Stack Up

Are You Saving Enough by 35? See How You Stack Up

Wondering if you’re on track with your savings? Find out how your balance compares to others your age, and what could help you
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
The Retirement Bucket Rule: Your Guide to Fear-Free Spending

The Retirement Bucket Rule: Your Guide to Fear-Free Spending

Forget market declines or rising inflation. With this strategy, you won’t have to worry about any of that during retirement.
Paying off your mortgage is a game-changer. Think hard about what comes next

Paying off your mortgage is a game-changer. Think hard about what comes next

Buying a house is the largest purchase most Canadians will ever make and finally paying off the mortgage is likely to be a game changer.
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.
Financial fallouts: Seven in ten Gen Z’s have argued about finances with loved ones - Charles Stanley - IFA Magazine

Financial fallouts: Seven in ten Gen Z’s have argued about finances with loved ones - Charles Stanley - IFA Magazine

Talking about finances can be a highly personal and sensitive topic area. Whether it’s about people’s individual financial situations, inheritance planning
How Gen Z is redefining retirement strategies

How Gen Z is redefining retirement strategies

Better retirement benefits can support young talent as they juggle caregiving responsibilities, AI fears and high levels of burnout.
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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